Shooting Sports
The California 4-H Shooting Sports Program includes seven different disciplines of shooting sports. Adult and youth volunteers must be certified in order to access curriculum materials and lead projects at the county level. Shooting sports opportunities include competitions at the local, state, and national level.
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Get updates on events, news and opportunities for 4-H Shooting Sports.
Training opportunities
Camps & Conferences
Local, State & National competitions
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Stay up to date on upcoming 4-H Shooting Sports events and opportunities!
Want to host a Shooting Sports Leader Training? Here's what you need.
Training Request and Registration Form (PDF)
After your training is completed, this is what you give to your participants to fill out and return:
CA 4-H Shooting Match Facilitator Best Practices Guide
Interested in hosting a Shooting Sports Match? The California Shooting Sports Match Guide is a tool to help shooting sports leaders plan and facilitate an event.
Youth practice shooting rifles at the Western Heritage event, sometimes using period ammunition and firearms.
Safety
Risk Management presentation (PDF)
Use the following location checklist when planning your Shooting Sports activity to ensure a safe environment.
Western Heritage Project
News and updates about the annual 4-H Western Heritage Project. Includes photos, history, and information about youth projects and activities.
The National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee creates and approves all 4-H Shooting Sports Program policies and curriculum.
National 4-H Shooting Sports website: Curriculum, Training, Resources, Events, Connections to other state 4-H Shooting Sports programs.
Curriculum
From our friends at Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports, check out 4-H STEM Connections (PDF). It integrates STEM into teaching shooting sports and makes it fun and interesting!