Shooting Sports

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

Learn how to safely operate and maintain archery equipment, as well as learn how to shoot. This project may include bow-hunting or target practice, and often includes competitions. 

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

This project may include target practice, hunting, or competitions. You may engage in multiple disciplines while learning about hunting, including Archery, Muzzle Loading, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun.

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

Access the history and technological advances of firearms. From the earliest matchlock and wheel lock pistols to today’s in-line rifles, muzzle loaders have seen a long evolution spanning several centuries. 

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

Learn how to practice proper firearms safety, such as safe storage and transport, steps to firing a pistol, and range commands. Learn to identify the parts of a pistol and how they function. Additional lessons may include different firing positions to improve form, stance and grip.

Shooting Sports: Pistol project sheet (PDF, 1.2 MB)

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

Learn safe and responsible use of rifles as well as sound decision-making, self-discipline, and concentration.

For 4-H Ages 9 and older

Shooting sports teaches a respect for firearms and helps you develop discipline. The 4-H Shotgun Project in particular encourages wildlife and habitats conservation through the hunting aspect of the project. 

Shooting Sports: Shotgun project sheet (PDF, 1.8 MB)

For 4-H ages 9 and older.

Learn to safely operate and maintain replica firearms and archery equipment of the frontier period (1860-1900), while expanding your knowledge of U.S. history. This project may include target practice, hunting skills, competitive events or living history.