SharpShooters 4H Club

SharpShooters 4-H Club Receives Grant

On April 5, 2011, the SparpShooters 4-H Club was awarded a grant from the NRA Foundation in the amount of $6,666.44. This grant, along with money earned from fundraisers, will allow us to purchase club-owned equipment and supplies such as firearms, ammunition and targets.

The NRA Foundation is the country’s leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, awarding more than $140 million since its inception in 1990. The NRA Foundation supports those organizations and programs that ensure the continuation of our proud shooting and hunting heritage.

For more information or to support the NRA Foundation, please visit www.nrafoundation.org.

Why Shooting Sports?

Approximately 45 percent of the homes in the United States have firearms. Safe and responsible handling of firearms is vital to prevent accidents at home or next door. Shooting is the third most popular international competitive sport behind the combination of track and field and swimming and diving. It is nearly unique in that athletes can remain competitive throughout their lifetimes. Shooting sports attract new audiences to 4-H and create bonds between adults and youth.

Shooting Sports Include...

◊ Archery

◊ Rifle

◊ Pistol

◊ Shotgun

◊ Muzzle Loading

◊ Hunting

◊ And much more!

These disciplines teach safety, concentration, self-discipline, self confidence, goal-setting, decision-making and courtesy to young people as they learn basic skills and build toward more advanced activities. Both competitive and cooperative skills are included. Participants are exposed to local policies, regulations, laws and ethical behavior through repeat demonstrations, personal practice and involvement with the legislative process.

Program Goals

◊ Encourage understanding of natural resource concepts.

◊ Enhance development of participant’s self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational, responsible and socially acceptable involvement in shooting sports.

◊ Teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment, including sound decision-making, self discipline and concentration.

◊ Promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

◊ Expose participants to the broad array of vocations and lifelong recreational and vocational activities related to shooting sports.

◊ Strengthen families through lifelong recreational activities.

◊ Complement and enhance the impact of existing safety and hunter education programs.

SharpShooters 4-H Club