Chapter 6, Annex B FUN ACTIVITIES – PYRAMID

FUN ACTIVITIES – PYRAMID

PYRAMID

Objective: To fire pellets into each point on the pyramid.

Scoring: One point is awarded for each point on the pyramid that is hit by a pellet.

Equipment Required:

Mandatory: Pyramid Target (one per cadet).

Optional aids to firing are limited to the following:

Cadet air rifle sling,

Marksmanship jacket,

Shooting glove, and

Hat.

Activity Instructions:

1.

Distribute one Pyramid Target to each cadet.

2.

Have the cadets write their name and date on the target and attach it to the target frame.

3.

Give the cadets three pellets to fire, one pellet into each corner of the pyramid.

4.

Have the cadets fire in relays following the commands given by the RSO.

5.

Give the cadets three minutes to complete firing.

6.

Score the targets awarding one point for each corner hit on the pyramid.

7.

Allow the cadets to review and keep their targets.

The following actions are prohibited:

Alterations made to the rifles.

A pellet-loading clip.

Supports used as a rest for the rifle or the forearm.

A spotting scope.

Use of sights not provided with the cadet air rifle.

Figure B-1 Figure B-1  Pyramid Target
Director Cadets 3, 2007, Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence
Figure B-1  Pyramid Target
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