Shooting Sports

Rifle Match

 

Event Information

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Registration: March 16, 2026-April 10, 2026

Light Rifle

Rifle

Time:

  • Target pick-up will begin in the scoring building approximately 30 minutes before the match begins.
  • Contestants should check-in approximately 30 minutes before scheduled start time.
  • The contestants scheduled for the afternoon should arrive approximately 1 hour before their scheduled shooting time in case relays run faster.
  • The Competitive Rifle Match Shooting will begin at 9:00am. (Shooting times will be staggered)
  • The Provisional Light Rifle Match will begin after the first round of the Competitive Rifle Match begins.

A more detailed shoot schedule will be distributed after receiving entries.

Location:
Leon County Gun Club
15295 County Road 224
Oakwood, TX  75855
Map
GPS Coordinates: 31.548906, -95.915923

Entry Fee:

  • $12 per contestant per event
  • Payable through 4-H Connect*
  • Registration will open on TBA
  • Check with your local county Extension office to ask about deadlines specific to your county.

2026 District Contest Information

Texas 4-H Roundup Indoor Rifle Match Rules

Texas 4-H Rifle Rules
Texas 4-H Light Rifle Match Rules
Also, visit the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports webpage!

Age Divisions

There will be three (3) age divisions (Junior, Intermediate, and Senior) in the District 8 4-H Rifle Match as listed below.

A 4-H member’s age division determined by his or her school grade on August 31, 2025 and is as follows:
Division Grades
Junior   3, 4, or 5 *Must be at least 8 years old
Intermediate  6, 7, or 8
Senior   9, 10, 11, or 12 *Must not be older than 18 years old

Only Senior aged members may advance to the state qualifying competition at Texas 4-H Roundup Indoor Rifle Match in June.

Competitive Rifle Match

Follows the Texas 4-H Roundup Indoor Rifle Match Rules with a few District 8 4-H modifications.

We will be using the Orion Scoring System for the Competitive Rifle Match.
Orion Indoor 50-foot rifle target. It is similar in design to the USA-50 (NRA-50) target. The scoring rings are equivalent to the ISSF 50m rifle target reduced to 50ft. This target can be viewed and ordered at the Orion website; (http://www.orionscoringsystem.com/orion/Product.aspx?ProductID=4).

 

Light Rifle Match

Follows the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Light Rifle Rules with a few District 8 4-H modifications.

NEW!!! The Orion 50-foot Light Rifle 6 Bull Target will be used.  This target can be viewed and ordered at the Orion website; (https://www.orionscoringsystem.com/orion/Product.aspx?ProductID=59).

Targets will be scored after each relay has completed the course of fire using the Orion Electronic Scoring System.  Scoring will be accomplished in the scoring office.  Targets will be scored by hand pending if deemed necessary by County Extension Agents in the scoring office.

4-H members will shoot from 50 feet as listed below:

Age Division Position Time Number of shots # of Targets Shots per bull
Junior Prone only 20 minutes 20 shots 2 targets 2 shots per bull
Intermediate Standing only 20 minutes 20 shots NEW!!! 2 targets 2 shots per bull
Senior Standing only 20 minutes 20 shots NEW!!! 2 targets 2 shots per bull

 

Information about Certified Shooting Sports Coaches

Coach Certification

  • 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Certifications offered include: 4-H Certified Coach and Assistant Coach.
  • A 4-H Certified Coach must be currently enrolled as a 4-H volunteer and have an updated YPS background check on 4-H Connect. Annual enrollment is required to maintain certification.
  • A 4-H Certified Coach must be 4-H certified in the specific discipline (shotgun, rifle, pistol, archery, muzzleloading, hunting & wildlife) in which a shooting sports project is being conducted. A 4-H Certified Coach may be trained and certified in multiple disciplines.
  • Only one discipline certification (archery, pistol, rifle, shotgun) is obtainable per participant per regular training.
  • Separate specific training’s are offered for the hunting & wildlife and muzzleloading disciplines.
  • Training’s occur around the state in various locations and throughout the year.
  • Certification is only acquired at this time through a 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training run either by the Texas 4-H Natural Resources Program Office or one of the 12 District Extension Offices.
  • Training’s are 12 hours long or longer and typically run through a weekend.
  • Equivalent certifications through other entities (NRA, USA Shooting, USA Archery, etc.) are not allowed to replace 4-H Coach Training at this time.
  • 4-H Coach Certification is transferable across the state.
  • 4-H Coach Certification is transferable from other states with the approval of the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator.
  • All Coach Candidates will be required to bring a signed copy of the Waiver Indemnification and Medical Treatment Authorization Form to the training. Original signatures only, please.  No copies.

Minimum Age

  • A volunteer must be 21 years of age or older to be a 4-H Certified Coach.

Assistant Coach Certification

  • Assistant Coach Certification is offered to those 14-20 years of age who attend 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Training. This certification changes to a 4-H Certified Coach certification on the date of the holder’s 21st birthday. A replacement certificate may be requested by contacting the Texas 4-H Natural Resources Program Office.
  • Youth Assistant Coaches must bring a copy of the Youth Assistant Coach Acknowledgement Form signed by both the youth and his/her parent or guardian.  Original signatures only, please.  No copies.

Presence of a 4-H Certified Coach

  • A 4-H Certified Coach must be present at the time of any shooting practice and must remain on the range within control of the shooting practice. Non-certified volunteers may assist at the coach’s discretion but cannot act without the certified coach present and in control. Assistant coaches are also able to assist the coach but also cannot act without the certified coach present and in control.
  • Any 4-H Shooting Sports project must have at least one 4-H trained and certified coach in each of the disciplines (shotgun, rifle, pistol, archery, muzzleloading, western heritage, hunting & wildlife) offered within that local project. This includes home based projects.

4-H Certified Coach at a Shooting Event

  • 4-H Certified Coaches are not required or obligated to attend competitive events involving their discipline or local 4-H membership. Attendance at these events and chaperoning 4-Hers at these events is on a volunteer basis only.

Re-certification

  • There is no re-certification requirement for a 4-H Certified Coach. If a coach has been inactive for a period of several years, a county may require attendance to additional training