Taken from the 2019 4-H Family Guide:
Shooting Sports
630 Safe Use of Guns This project sets the tone for a safety-first attitude around guns. Take the safety pledge, then learn about pistols, rifles, and shotguns by getting to know their parts and how to handle them. Actually shooting a firearm is not a requirement in this project. This is a beginning-level, one-time project for members who have an adult to supervise their shooting. 2018. . .B,
631 Basic Archery Aim your energy toward a sport that develops knowledge and skills in basic archery safety. This is a
Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports website: www.ohio4hshootingsports.org
This leader-directed program is taught only by certified volunteers to 4-H members ages 9 and above. Members must be 9 as of January 1 of the current year. Teach young people the safe and responsible use of archery equipment and the fundamentals of firing air guns, .22 caliber and muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns, and the basic principles of hunting. Living History enables youth to explore historic lifestyles and heritage crafts in any decade from ancient times to the space age. Project literature is available only to approved volunteers who have completed a 4-H Shooting Sports Training Workshop. Check with your county Extension office for more details.
Shooting Sports Record Books
These record books help 4-H members set goals for the year and keep an accurate record of their work and accomplishments. For 4-H members age 9 and above.
- 750 Rifle Member Record Book.
- 751 Archery Member Record Book.
- 752 Shotgun Member Record Book.
- 753 Pistol Member Record Book.
- 754 Hunting and Wildlife Member Record Book.
- 755 Muzzleloader Member Record Book: Ohio 4-H strongly recommends youth complete a rifle, pistol, or shotgun project before taking muzzleloader.
- 756 Living History Member Record Book.
- 757 Crossbow Member Record Book. (NEW). In addition to recordkeeping pages, the Crossbow Member Record Book offers information about safety, setting goals, crossbow parts and equipment, hunting, and much more. 2019.
Shotgun
Bernie Douglas has arranged for some shotgun shoots to enable enrolled 4-H members in that discipline to shoot and get their books signed at least three (3) times prior to this year’s miscellaneous project judging on Wednesday, June 26.
- Sunday April 28th 1 – 3 pm. Campbell’s Range
- Tuesday May 14th 6 – 8 pm. Campbell’s Range
- Sunday May 19th 9 – 11 am. Campbel’ls Range
- Saturday June 1st 6 – 8 pm. Campbell’s Range.
- Thursday June 6th Camp Ohio. (After the camp kids have gone through – after 4:00 p.m.)
– Larry