Shooting Sports

The California 4-H shooting sports program provides instruction in the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment while developing self-confidence and leadership abilities in 4-H participants. As a youth development education program, 4-H shooting sports uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders in attaining knowledge and developing essential life skills. The program follows a standardized format, lists program components, and identifies clearly intended learning outcomes. Learn more at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Website.

Skills for Life – Activity for Lifetime

Policies

University of California 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures (PDF)

Minimum Standards and Best Practices for a 4-H Shooting Sports program (PDF)

Firearms and Ammunition Storage and Transport (PDF)

Risk Management Template (docx)

California 4-H position on AB 2571 (Firearms Advertising to Minors) (PDF)

National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee policy on modern military style firearm in 4-H Shooting Sports Program, effective 1/18/2023 (PDF)