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
4-H Shooting Sports events Subscribe to 4-H Shooting Sports Calendar
University of California 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures (PDF)
Minimum Standards and Best Practices for a 4-H Shooting Sports program (PDF)
Firearms and Ammunition Storage and Transport (PDF)
Risk Management Template (docx)
4-H Shooting Sports Emergency Plan Template (PDF)
Shooting Sports Certification Process Flow Chart
California 4-H position on AB 2571 (Firearms Advertising to Minors) - permanently enjoined from enforcement.
Statewide Shooting Sports Match
2026 State Shooting Sports Match Entry Information
Statewide Archery Tournament
3D State Archery Match Competition
National Shooting Sports Leadership Institute
4-H Western Heritage Project
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Notification - get notified up to 48 hours before general announcement of a workshop by completing this form.
Western Heritage Project
News and updates about the annual 4-H Western Heritage Project. Includes photos, history, and information about youth projects and activities.
National 4-H Shooting Sports website: Curriculum, Training, Resources, Events, Connections to other state 4-H Shooting Sports programs.
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!