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Washington State University Extension State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Edited by Paul Carter and Janet Schmidt, WSU Extension Educators from Steve Hines, Rifle Instructor in Idaho
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What Is 4-H Shooting Sports? Six Project Areas: Archery Rifle Pistol Shotgun Muzzle Loader Hunting
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Why Does 4-H Have A Shooting Sports Program? As a tool for youth development Builds self confidence Promotes personal discipline Requires responsibility Develops team work Enhances self esteem Encourages sportsmanship conduct
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Steve Hines Rifle Instructor Why Does 4-H Have A Shooting Sports Program? provide a positive experience for youth promote safe and ethical use of firearms we believe that firearm education reduces gun accidents promotes a total family involvement in a healthy sport
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Steve Hines Rifle Instructor 4-H is a Life Skills Program Shooting sports are just one more way to develop kids into capable, competent, productive, caring citizens.
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Do Shooting Programs Promote Gun Violence? Evidence indicates the opposite! Designed to teach good self confidence and build character. Promotes the highest standards of safety, ethical behavior and respect. We have a Constitutional Right to possess firearms, Therefore: all members, regardless of age, should be adequately trained to ensure safe, ethical, and responsible ownership
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Isn’t Easy Access To Firearms A Cause Of Violence? Evidence indicates the opposite! The safest location for responsible gun owners to store their guns is at home Firearms should be stored so that they are inaccessible to unauthorized users
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Isn’t Hunting Inhumane And Unnecessary In Modern Life? Four Primary Values arise from hunting Societal Hunting is a viable and healthy food source Promotes good sportsmanship and ethics Valued part of our American heritage Good mental and physical exercise Hunting is an ideal family activity Economic Hunting reduces road killed animals and crop loss Hunters spend millions each year to pursue their sport
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Continued Ecological Hunting is a vital wildlife management tool Hunting dollars support wildlife habitat projects in every state Hunting improves the health of a population A well placed shot is more humane than diseases Historical Hunting was necessary for food and clothing Provides a modern connection with our past Promotes an appreciation for our heritage
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Aren’t Shooting Sports Dangerous? Studies show there are far fewer injuries in hunting and shooting than there are in: bowling (53 injuries/100,000 participants) golf (163.5 /100,000) swimming (217.9 /100,000) tennis (205.8 /100,000) basketball (2300.3 /100,000) Hunting (6.7 /100,000) does not include archery does include all injuries, not only gun related
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National Committee Minimum Standards All instructors accept and abide by the Code of Ethics The 4-H curriculum is the established and accepted curriculum Leaders have a written risk management plan Thrust is teaching life skills, not shooting skills Other organizations certification is supplemental Follow the state instructor guidelines
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Code Of Ethics I will respect the participants, volunteers and property associated with the 4-H Shooting Sports Program I will set a good example as a mentor and role model for 4-H Shooting Sports youth and volunteer leaders I will strive to be knowledgeable of the life skills embodied in the 4-H Shooting sports program and aid positively in the development of youth through adherence to those principles
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Code Of Ethics I will strive to be technically competent in the subject matter I teach I will adhere to the National 4-H Shooting Sports guidelines and curriculum I will respect the dignity of each participant in the 4-H Shooting Sports program regardless of gender, origin, ability, or achievement
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Washington & Idaho’s Instructor Guidelines Age: 21 to be an Instructor, 18 to be an Assistant Instructor, and 14 to be a Teen Leader Must have been screened, trained, and appointed as a current 4-H volunteer leader Successfully complete 15 hours of Instructor Training provided by the State 4-H Office Must be trained in the discipline which they are instructing
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WSU 4-H Leader Training Requirements Application Enrollment WSP Screening Reference check Sign behavioral guidelines Complete county training guidelines Interactive online “E-Learning for volunteers”
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Steve Hines Rifle Instructor Volunteer Responsibility It is each volunteer’s responsibility to check with your local Extension office to make sure that you meet all the volunteer requirements prior to working with youth in your shooting sports or other club!
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Instructor Training Opportunities State level training Bid To Host Training National level training May ? Train-the-trainers course We need instructors in all disciplines statewide!
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National Training Archery Pistol Rifle Shotgun Coordinator Muzzle loading/Black Powder Hunting
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State Training Only National Certified Instructors teach at the state trainings Only one discipline per training 15 Hours of Instruction Spread across weeks Or all in one weekend
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Steve Hines Rifle Instructor Topics Introduction Youth Development Risk Management Leader Training Requirements Range Instruction ~ Coach & Shooter Resources Equipment Funding
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In Conclusion… If you have a love of shooting and the outdoors… If you have a passion to share your skills and experience with others… If you want to have a positive influence on youth… Become a shooting sports leader and help us be a POSITIVE influence on our youth and send a POSITIVE message about hunting and shooting!!!
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