Program Overview

Program Overview

The 4-H Shooting Sports program is a national initiative focused on youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens.

Program Details

• The program is one of the largest shooting education programs in the United States, with 428,020 young people taking part.
• In Mississippi, 4-H Shooting Sports involves thousands of kids and continues to grow annually.
• An established core of over 700 adult volunteer instructors and 4-H agents provide training and leadership for the program throughout the state.

Program Objectives

Youth Development

The primary goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports program is to foster youth development by teaching participants valuable life skills, including:

• Responsibility
• Sportsmanship
• Self-discipline
• Other qualities essential for the development of productive citizens

National Reach

The program has a significant national presence, with a large number of young people participating across the United States.