Section 1 EO M206.01 – PARTICIPATE IN A RECREATIONAL MARKSMANSHIP ACTIVITY USING THE CADET AIR RIFLE
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content, and become familiar with the material, prior to delivery of the lesson. Set up air rifle range in accordance with Annex A.
Review Unit Standing Range Orders (see sample at Annex B).
Review and photocopy required targets and diagrams found in Annexes C to L.
Review the Cadet Air Rifle Handling Test in A-CR-CCP-811/PG-001, Chapter 3, Annex C.
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This interactive lecture was chosen for TP1 and TP2 to provide direction on procedures and to illustrate application of rules, principle and concepts.
The practical activity was selected for TP3 as an interactive setting to provide the cadets the experience of a recreational marksmanship air rifle activity in a safe and controlled environment. This recreational activity will contribute to creating and maintaining an interest the marksmanship program.
The review for this lesson will be from EO M106.02 (Cadet Air Rifle Handling Test). Ensure all cadets have completed the Cadet Air Rifle Handling Test.
Why do we follow safety regulations?
How would you verify the safety catch is ON?
What are the four “ACTS” of firearm safety?
To help prevent accidents with the cadet air rifle.
No red can be seen.
The mnemonic “ACTS” stands for:
Assume every firearm is loaded;
Control the muzzle direction at all times;
Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard; and
See that the firearm is unloaded (prove it safe).
By the end of this lesson, the cadets shall have participated in a recreational marksmanship activity using the cadet air rifle.
It is important for cadets to practice the skills learned in PO 106. CA (Participate in a Familiarization Marksmanship Activity). This activity is essential for creating, developing and maintaining an interest in the cadet marksmanship program.
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Teaching point 1
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Conduct a Range Briefing
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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Review the following information with the cadets. |
The rifle case should be clearly marked on the outside with an arrow, indicating the direction the rifle inside is pointing. This will ensure that, when the case is opened, the rifle is pointing in a safe direction. The following steps must be followed when removing a rifle from its case:
1.Place the rifle case on a flat surface and ensure the arrow is pointing in a safe direction.
2.Open the case.
3.Cock the action (leave the bolt to the rear).
4.Confirm that the safety catch is ON.
5.Confirm that the pumping lever is partially open.
6.Slide the safety rod in the barrel towards the bolt until it can be seen in the feed track.
7.Remove the rifle from the case.
8.Remove the safety rod when you are on the firing line.
The safety catch is a mechanism that, once engaged, prevents a rifle from firing by locking its trigger in place. It is located just in front of the trigger, on the trigger guard. To engage the safety catch it must be pushed towards the right so no red can be seen. To fire, the safety catch must be pushed towards the left in the OFF position and a red mark must be seen on it. For maximum security, it is recommended that the safety catch be kept engaged until the rifle is ready for firing.
To ensure that air rifles are not removed from the firing point or stored with a pellet in the chamber or barrel, a safety rod is to be inserted in the barrel from the muzzle end. It consists of two (2) sections of doweling joined together in a “T” shape, and may be made of varying materials. Dimensions are detailed in the diagram below. The tip of the safety rod is to be coloured red so that it is visible in the feed track with the bolt fully to the rear.
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Provide an explanation and demonstration proving the rifle safe. |
Upon receiving a rifle, or when the “safe rifle status” is uncertain, individual safety precautions shall be done to confirm that the rifle is safe. An individual must ensure that:
the bolt is open fully to the rear;
the safety catch is in the ON position;
the pump lever is left partially open; and
a safety rod is placed in the barrel.
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Have the cadets imitate the demonstration. |
Maintain complete control at all times and ensure that all cadets treat the cadet air rifles as though it was loaded at all times.
Ensure that the demonstration is conducted in a safe manner, in a safe direction and away from others.
Why is it important to leave your fingers off the trigger until ready to fire?
When storing the rifle in its case, is the bolt left forward (opened) or back (closed)?
Where is the safety catch located on the cadet air rifle?
To prevent accidental discharge of a pellet.
When the rifle is being stored in its case, the bolt is always left foreword.
Within the trigger guard, forward of the trigger.
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Teaching point 2
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Explain Rules and Range Commands
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Time: 15 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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Review range commands with an explanation and demonstration for each command. All loading/firing is to be simulated. No pellets are to be fired. |
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Action To Be Taken |
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Cover off your firing point |
Stand up, move behind the firing point and await further commands. |
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Place your equipment down and stand back |
Lay the equipment down on the mat and stand back when finished. |
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Adopt the prone position |
Adopt the prone position, pick up the rifle, ready the equipment and put on hearing and eye protection. |
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Type of firing – “G.R.I.T.” |
"G.R.I.T” is the acronym for: •
Group (relay); •
Range (distance); •
Indication (number of rounds); and •
Type (grouping, scored). |
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Relay, load, commence firing |
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Pick up and hold the rifle with the left hand. 2.
Ensure the safety catch is in the ON position. 3.
Pump the rifle, observing a 3 second pause. 4.
Load a pellet (flat end forward). 5.
Close the bolt. |
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Relay, fire |
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Place the safety catch in the OFF position. 2.
Aim the rifle at the target. 3.
Squeeze the trigger. 4.
Open the bolt. 5.
Repeat the sequence for each shot. 6.
Place the safety in the ON position. 7.
Partially open the pump lever. 8.
Lay down the rifle. |
As illustrated in Figure A-1 for Range Layout Diagram.
Conduct a recreational marksmanship activity according to the instructions in Annexes C to L.
All standard range safety procedures will apply in accordance with Local Range Standing Orders.
The cadets’ participation in the recreational marksmanship activity will serve as confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 3
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Participate in a Recreational Marksmanship Activity
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Time: 60 min
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Method: Performance
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The objective of this recreational marksmanship activity is to stimulate an interest in marksmanship in the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM).
Cadet air rifles,
Cadet air rifle safety rods,
Safety glasses/goggles,
Targets,
Pellets (70 per cadet),
Cleaning Pellets (11 per cadet),
Pellet receptacle,
Shooting mats (one per firing lane),
Marking devices to record names on targets,
Grouping template,
Scoring template,
Scoring Magnifier (e.g. Eagle Eye),
Spotting scope with tripod,
Thumb tacks/tape,
Target frames/back stops,
Red and green range flags, and
Hand washing facilities.
As illustrated in Figure A-1 for Range Layout Diagram.
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For detailed specifications refer to A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001. |
Conduct a recreational marksmanship activity according to the instructions located at Annex C.
All standard range safety procedures will apply in accordance with Local Range Standing Orders.
The cadets’ participation in the marksmanship activity will serve as confirmation of this TP.
Confirmation of this lesson is inherent in the cadets’ participation in the recreational marksmanship activity.
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In order to become more familiar with the cadet air rifle, and participate in a recreational marksmanship activity, cadets are provided a fun and safe way to practice their marksmanship skills.
Cadets are allowed to view their targets after they have been scored; the RSO will then select the targets that may qualify for marksmanship qualification levels, if applicable.
A0-027 A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001 D Cdts (2001). Canadian Cadet Movement: Cadet Marksmanship Program Reference Manual. Ottawa ON: Department of National Defence.
A0-028 CATO 14-41 D Cdts (2005). Annex E Appendix 1 Marksmanship, Rifles, and Ammunitions. (Vol 1, 8 pages). Ottawa ON: Department of National Defence.
C0-085 Daisy Outdoor Products (2006). Operational Manual – Avanti Legend EX Model 853C. Rogers, AR: Daisy Outdoor Products.
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