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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.
Get updates on events, news and opportunities for 4-H Shooting Sports.
Training opportunities
Camps & Conferences
Local, State & National competitions
Stay up to date on upcoming 4-H Shooting Sports events and opportunities!
4-H Shooting Sports Events Calendar - Subscribe to 4-H Shooting Sports Calendar
Policies and Resources
Policies and Resources
University of California 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Minimum Standards and Best Practices for a 4-H Shooting Sports program (PDF, 247 KB)
Firearms and Ammunition Storage and Transport (PDF, 77 KB)
Risk Management Template (DOC, 217 KB)
4-H Shooting Sports Emergency Plan Template (PDF, 382 KB)
Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Process Flow Chart (PNG, 389 KB)
California 4-H position on AB 2571 (Firearms Advertising to Minors) - permanently enjoined from enforcement. (PDF, 206 KB)
State and National Events
State and National Events
Statewide Shooting Sports Match
2026 State Shooting Sports Match Entry Information
Cover Letter (PDF, 145 KB)
Match Rules (PDF ,180 KB)
Match Registration (DOC, 41 KB)
2025 State Shooting Sports Match Results (PDF, 618 KB)
Statewide Archery Tournament
2026 Hybrid Tournament Information
Cover Letter (DOC, 73 KB)
Match Rules (DOC, 44 KB)
Match Registration (DOC, 301 KB)
2025 Statewide Archery Tournament Results - Medalists (PDF, 182 KB)
2025 Statewide Archery Tournament Results - All Results By County (PDF, 202 KB)
3D State Archery Match Competition
2026 3D Archery Competition registration packet (PDF, 317 KB)
2025 3D Archery Match Results (PDF, 12 KB)
Statewide Instructor Workshop
National Level 2 Trainings
May 4-7, 2026 Raton, New Mexico (PDF, 205 KB)
National Shooting Sports Leadership Institute
July 26- August 1, 2026 - Rock Eagle, Georgia
Level 1 and 1.5 Instructor Trainings
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Notification - get notified up to 48 hours before general announcement of a workshop by completing this form.
Please note: All 4-H Shooting Sports projects are for ages 9* and up.
Please note: All 4-H Shooting Sports projects are for ages 9* and up.
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.
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
Curriculum
From our friends at Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports, check out 4-H STEM Connections (PDF 5.9 MB). It integrates STEM into teaching shooting sports and makes it fun and interesting!
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