I go to a church where a lot of folks don't have a huge amount of spending money, but tend to have larger-than-average families, here in Florida. There are many teens and young singles.
After discovering the Mosin-Nagant, available for $129 locally, it occurred to me that this was a way to encourage new firearms owners due to the attractive price point and hunting capability of this rifle.
Developed a four-meeting class plan that has just had its first meeting, which was very successful:
1st Meeting: go over history and characteristics of Mosin-Nagant. Also hand out and fill out mock 4473 forms to familiarize newbies with the process. Brought two in-the-cosmoline rifles (one was a hex!) and vinyl gloves and mineral spirits -- teens and adults broke into groups and cleaned both rifles, learning parts as they went along, including bolt teardown and reassembly. Sold one rifle right there (kept the hex!) and encouraged attendees to go purchase (and clean) their rifle this week.
2nd Meeting: Help anyone who had trouble cleaning rifle. Boresight rifles and explain/hand out 12-gauge insulation to adjust front sight for firing without bayonet. Adjourn to safe location and test-fire each new rifle using protective eqpt/covering. Explain cleaning, corrosive versus non-corrosive ammo.
Schedule trip(s) to firing range.
3rd Meeting: Go over how to hand-load for the Mosin. Set of dies will be available at a local member's house who has a single stage press. Bring band saw and cut recoil pads from Walmart flip-flops and glue. Discuss hunting license, hunting grounds, etc.
4th Meeting: Go over how to make inexpensive scope mount for Mosin from 2x4, hose clamp, metal strut, rail. Assist with making necessary cuts on wood etc. Bend bolts as needed using oxyacetylene torch.
Schedule trip(s) to firing range.
After discovering the Mosin-Nagant, available for $129 locally, it occurred to me that this was a way to encourage new firearms owners due to the attractive price point and hunting capability of this rifle.
Developed a four-meeting class plan that has just had its first meeting, which was very successful:
1st Meeting: go over history and characteristics of Mosin-Nagant. Also hand out and fill out mock 4473 forms to familiarize newbies with the process. Brought two in-the-cosmoline rifles (one was a hex!) and vinyl gloves and mineral spirits -- teens and adults broke into groups and cleaned both rifles, learning parts as they went along, including bolt teardown and reassembly. Sold one rifle right there (kept the hex!) and encouraged attendees to go purchase (and clean) their rifle this week.
2nd Meeting: Help anyone who had trouble cleaning rifle. Boresight rifles and explain/hand out 12-gauge insulation to adjust front sight for firing without bayonet. Adjourn to safe location and test-fire each new rifle using protective eqpt/covering. Explain cleaning, corrosive versus non-corrosive ammo.
Schedule trip(s) to firing range.
3rd Meeting: Go over how to hand-load for the Mosin. Set of dies will be available at a local member's house who has a single stage press. Bring band saw and cut recoil pads from Walmart flip-flops and glue. Discuss hunting license, hunting grounds, etc.
4th Meeting: Go over how to make inexpensive scope mount for Mosin from 2x4, hose clamp, metal strut, rail. Assist with making necessary cuts on wood etc. Bend bolts as needed using oxyacetylene torch.
Schedule trip(s) to firing range.
