A lot of shooting sports enthusiasts believe accurate, safe rifle firing forms the basis for success in other shooting sports specialized disciplines. 4-H rifle instruction begins with the basics of safe firearm handling, range procedures, part identification, and shooting fundamentals and skills. Once a basic foundation of knowledge is formed, the discipline offers instruction in ballistics and entry-level precision shooting. Popular courses of fire include National Standard 3-position air rifle and scoped smallbore rifle CMP matches.