Safety in 4-H Shooting Sports

We need to address the CAUSE not the SYMPTOM

We have FAILED…… State Instructor Certification Child

4-H Shooting Sports Program is about Back to the BASICS 4-H Shooting Sports Program is about FIREARM SAFETY and YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PERIOD!

Back to the BASICS Just because a child meets our age requirements does not mean they are developmentally ready to participate in Shooting Sports! Just because they can shoot doesn’t mean they are ready to compete

Back to the BASICS RESPONSIBILITY Personal Group We are ALL Responsible

Back to the BASICS Are We….. Covering safety EVERY time we meet? ALWAYS practicing and demonstrating firearm/bow safety? Making sure youth is familiar with firearmbow and how it functions? Making sure you and youth are familiar with contests BEFORE the event?

Back to the BASICS TRANSPORTATION Chamber is ALWAYS OPEN Over/Under ALWAYS BROKE OPEN From vehicle to practice? Club House? Contest?

Back to the BASICS Not about the competition If this is your focus you are in the wrong place