{"id":4182,"date":"2016-07-25T10:10:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-25T15:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agrilife.org\/fannin4h\/?page_id=4182"},"modified":"2016-07-25T10:10:15","modified_gmt":"2016-07-25T15:10:15","slug":"shooting-sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/fannin4h\/4-h-projects\/shooting-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Shooting Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/projects\/shooting-sports\/\">Texas 4-H Shooting Sports<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you\u2019ll love the shooting sports project! This project covers firearm safety and teaches responsible handling and use. Get ready because this project is hands on. You\u2019ll learn about a variety of firearms \u2013 including pistols, rifles, shotguns, muzzle-loading, and even archery!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Some groups focus on competitive events, and others practice basic shooting programs. Contact your local club to see what\u2019s available in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">In the shooting sports project, you\u2019ll learn:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">how to load and shoot a variety of firearms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">proper maintenance of your firearms, parts, and accessories<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">proper safety procedures in handling and shooting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">about shooting sports competitions and how to participate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">hunting procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">laws and ethics related to shooting, hunting, and firearms use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">about careers related to firearms and shooting sports!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Due to the nature of this sport, there are quite a few rules that are detailed and important to follow. But remember, fun and safety are the primary goals. These rules should be applied to any activity and event within 4-H Shooting Sports project; these rules supercede those posted in governing bodies such as NRA, USA Archery, NSCA, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">The rules for each discipline are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/General-Rules_2016.pdf\">General shooting sports rules<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Archery-Rules_2016.pdf\">Archery<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hbDctWGFvMHkwbkk\/edit?usp=sharing\">Hunting and Wildlife<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hQl81NWVvZnc3azg\/edit?usp=sharing\">Muzzleloading\/black powder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hNXVFYXdmUDhyYjA\/edit?usp=sharing\">Pistol<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hdXZLUTFpOHRuRzQ\/edit?usp=sharing\">Rifle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hZnI3QmFZS2JGVVU\/edit?usp=sharing\">Shotgun<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/nat_res_ss_tpwd_whizbang_rules_2014.pdf\">Whiz-bang event<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Other things you should know about this project:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hNWJyc0UycHkxem8\/edit?usp=sharing\">Use of reloaded ammunition<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hSjhjXzF4OEpIX2M\/edit?usp=sharing\">Certified 4-H shooting sports coaches<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BzVRTVQGAc1hZGdWbXgtOHYxX28\/edit?usp=sharing\">Mandatory forms for the 4-H pistol project<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"contests\" class=\"tab-content entry-content current\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1s-dAH2_xn3qX9pREBfURfxtSukI3WXTNXst8x5PnEV0\/pub\">Quick Reference Schedule of Events\/Trainings\/Activities<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Statewide contests include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>Postal Leagues<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">\u201cPostal League\u201d got its name because participants mailed their targets in for scoring via the U.S. Postal<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"> Service. It\u2019s a state-wide shooting match where you compete on your own schedule. Keep record of your shots from November to March, and submit your scores online to the state 4-H office.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-17-Postal-Leagues-Information.pdf\">2016-2017 Information &amp; Rules<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/nat_res_ss_postal_league_arch_scorecard_14.pdf\">Archery Score Card<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/nat_res_ss_postal_league_reg_worksheet_2015.pdf\">Registration Worksheet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Postal-Leagues-Final-Results.pdf\">2015-16 Postal Leagues Results<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>Extravaganza<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">If you\u2019re new to shooting sports, this is the place to start! The Shooting Sports Extravaganza is a beginner\u2019s match and learning event. Beginner shooters will learn the process of shooting competitively, basic knowledge of firearm and range safety, and about the shooting sports events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Ages: open to grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1T2zsgqOsypPwy31mzXsZ0GRxSv2ZiynvMG_eAIazYSE\/pub\">Extravaganza Handbook <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Shooting-Sports-Extravaganza-Registration-Complete-Details.pdf\">Extravaganza Registration Details (Contest held April 16, 2016)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Extravaganza-Results.pdf\">2016 Extravaganza Results<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>Indoor Archery Match Information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">The indoor archery match is held each year in 2 locations. Competitors will choose to compete at only one location, and scores will be ranked by all competitors at both locations. There is a \u201cfirst year\u201d class for competitors that are new to archery and new to the indoor archery match.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Texas-4H-Indoor-Archery-Match-Information.pdf\">Information(Contest held March &amp; April 2016)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Indoor-Archery-Match-Results.pdf\">2016 Indoor Archery Match Results <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>Roundup Archery Match<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Roundup Archery Match is held at Texas State 4-H Roundup.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/State-4-H-Roundup-Archery-Rules.pdf\">Roundup Archery Rules<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>Roundup Indoor Rifle Match<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Held at 4-H Roundup each year, competitors must qualify through their district in order to compete at this event.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Roundup-Rules.pdf\">2016 Information and Rules (Contest held June 4-5, 2016)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Registration deadline- May 20, 2016<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><strong>State Games<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\">Shooting Sports State Games are open to all 4-H members \u2013 you do not have to qualify to compete. But you must be actively involved in a shooting sports project at your local club with a coach. Fees are involved.2016 State Games<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-State-Games-Handbook-Registration-Instructions.pdf\">2016 State Games Handbook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Archery-HMPR-Detailed-Schedules1.pdf\">2016 Archery &amp; HMPR Detailed Schedules<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: book antiqua,palatino,serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016-Forms-Link-Doc.pdf\">2016 Forms<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas 4-H Shooting Sports If you enjoy the outdoors and hunting, you\u2019ll love the shooting sports project! 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