Shooting Sports
Want to learn proper and safe ways to shoot an air rifle, or bow and arrow? Check out the shooting sports project! The project teaches gun safety, hunting practices plus an opportunity to test your skills. If you have an interest in guns and/or hunting this project is a great way to learn. Check with the local extension office for the availability of a certified program in the county before enrolling in the shooting sports project. Local certified shooting sports coordinators and instructors are required for all disciplines. Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports adheres to the National Shooting Sports Policies. National policy regarding age states that 4-H Shooting Sports Programs are open to all youth 8 years of age or older (as of Jan. 1 of current year).
Things to Learn/Do in the Project
- Care and safety of shooting sports equipment
- Demonstrate safe use of air rifle, shotgun, bow, etc. through practice, talks, demonstrations and exhibits
- Exhibit shooting sports skills at local, district and state events
Minimum Standards from National Shooting Sports
Kansas 4-H Policy Guide - 2023
Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Handbook - update in progress
Project Resources
Archery
Hunting Skills
Project Leader Resources
- 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Notebooks are only available when leaders attend a Shooting Sports Certification Workshop
Awards and Recognition
County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet
State Level
Award: Medallion
State Level
Pratt Community College Scholarship TBA
National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship
