Spring Branch FFA Shooting Sports

Yes, We are Safe

History TPWD & Others introduce the idea of FFA Shooting Sports 2008 Des Hotels State Represenative Chuy Hinijosa State Senator HB 1020 April 19, 2009

Games We Play! Trap

Trap

Games We Play! Trap Sporting Clays

Sporting Clays

Games We Play! Trap Sporting Clays Whiz Bang (4-H)

Whiz Bang

Where Can We Play? State Ag Clays Shoot June 4-6, 2017 San Antonio, Texas

1st Annual FFA Ag Clays Shoot Held in June 2009 6 schools 62 participants Held in Kerrville, Texas

Growth? 2015 49 schools 720 participants 2016 46 schools

Where Else Can We Play?

Where Can We Play? State Ag Clays Shoot Stock Shows June 4-6, 2017 San Antonio, Texas Stock Shows San Antonio Livestock Show February 16-19, 2017 Houston Livestock Show March 3-5, 2017

San Antonio Livestock Show 2013 Trap 375 participants (4-H and FFA) 62 counties 2014 Add Sporting Clays 642 participants 84 counties http://www.sarodeo.com/livestock/junior-shoot-out Richest Youth Clay Target Program in the Country! They will award 12-$10,000 scholarships in 2017, plus thousands of dollars in additional prizes. Lewis Class $100 entry fee for Sporting Clays and $75 entry fee for Trap

HLSR 2014 Sporting Clays Jr and Sr Division Male and Female Divisions 1st thru 10th in each division Prizes range from $3,000 to $500 plus prizes http://www.rodeohouston.com/Portals/0/Content/ExhibitorContesta nt/LivestockShow/Downloads/JuniorShow/2017_ExhibitorHandbook. pdf?ver=2016-10-10-132727-343 $125 entry fee

Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo 2015 Trap Shooters Extravaganza Scholarships and prizes

Sign Me Up! Qualifying Shoots Stock Show Deadlines December 10th Sadernation 4H/FFA shoot Waller, Tx. http://www.sadernationag.org/shoot-out-tournament.html https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/shooting-sports- opportunities/sporting-clays-schedule Stock Show Deadlines November 8, 2016 prior to the FFA Meeting at 6:30.

Hold Your Horses! Safety, Safety, Safety! Hunter Education Hands on Firearm briefing Wildlife Class Parent attend meeting and sign off on Safety Rules and Regulations

What Kind Of Stuff Do I Need?

Guns Like Cars Good Fit 12 guage Semi vs Over/Under Chokes Stay away from pump actions Remington 1100 Beretta Urika 391 or A400

Ammo Think Cases (Flats) not boxes $55-$65 flat Not all ammo is created equal 7 ½ to 8 shot 1 oz to 1 1/8 oz Low Brass Target Load Rio Bornaghi Fiocchi Winchester

Equipment Shooting Glasses Ear plugs Shell Bag or Vest Carry Bag Multiple lenses $30-$400 Good case Ear plugs Foam Molded No Ear Muff style! Shell Bag or Vest Carry Bag Alcohol Wipes, hand towel, cleaning kit, extra chokes, safety pins

Where Do I Get This Stuff? Able Ammo http://www.ableammo.com/ Briley http://www.briley.com/ Bass Pro Shops Academy Gander Mountain Carter Country

Practice Family Activity…..Not a drop off and come back 2 hours later Organized Practices Practice on your own! Practice, Practice, Practice American Shooting Center Parent attend to sign waiver Discounted rate for students

$Money$ Similar to animal project Exhibitor or contestant bears the expense

Additional Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDxHOaLnaP0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbOfN5sljQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd0ETJyxc3I http://www.juniorshootout.com/