SHOOTING SPORTS

Shooting Sports

Building Life Skills

Specific objectives for the program are to:

  • teach decision making, teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, and problem solving;
  • promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior;
  • encourage an appreciation and understanding of natural resources;
  • develop leadership abilities;
  • build character and willingness to assume citizenship responsibility;
  • furnish enjoyable, positive relationships with peers and adult instructors;
  • strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities;
  • build awareness of related career opportunities.

Something for Everyone

The Shooting Sports curriculum uses the resources of the land-grant university and the time, talent, and dedication of Cooperative Extension agents and certified 4-H leaders, instructors, and trainers who instruct 4-H members in firearms safety and marksmanship. The shooting disciplines include archery, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, shotgun and hunting. Each discipline is taught by a National or State Certified Instructor.

2022 Information and Registration

2022 Schedule

NYS 4-H Permission Slip  

Event FAQ's

2022 Event Synopsis

Camp map with rules

Online Registration

  SS Non-Shooter Activities  

SS Hunting

From: https://4-hshootingsports.org/

Last updated November 15, 2023