The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens.

4-H Shooting Sports is a national program with over 300,000 young people taking part, thus making it one of the largest shooting education programs in the United States. Here in Mississippi, 4-H Shooting Sports involves thousands of kids and continues to grow annually. An established core of over 700 adult volunteer instructors and 4-H agents provide training and leadership for our program throughout the state.

Shooting Sports disciplines include (click for more detailed information):

.22 Rifle

.22 Pistol

Air Rifle

Air Pistol

Archery

Muzzleloading

Shotgun

Hunting

For more information about our state-wide shooting sports program please visit: http://extension.msstate.edu/4-h/4-h-safety-programs/safety-–-safe-archery-and-firearms-education-and-training-for-youth