1. Spring Branch FFA Shooting Sports

2. Yes, We are Safe

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

5. Games We Play!
Trap

6. Trap

7. Games We Play!
Trap
Sporting Clays

8. Sporting Clays

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

10. Whiz Bang

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

12. 1st Annual FFA Ag Clays Shoot
Held in June 2009
6 schools
62 participants
Held in Kerrville, Texas

13. Growth? 2015 49 schools 720 participants 2016 46 schools

14. Where Else Can We Play?

15. 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

16. San Antonio Livestock Show
2013
Trap
375 participants (4-H and FFA)
62 counties
2014
Add Sporting Clays
642 participants
84 counties
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

17. 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
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$125 entry fee

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

19. Sign Me Up! Qualifying Shoots Stock Show Deadlines
December 10th Sadernation 4H/FFA shoot Waller, Tx.
opportunities/sporting-clays-schedule
Stock Show Deadlines
November 8, 2016 prior to the FFA Meeting at 6:30.

20. 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

21. What Kind Of Stuff Do I Need?

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Where Do I Get This Stuff?
Able Ammo
Briley
Bass Pro Shops
Academy
Gander Mountain
Carter Country

26. 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

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

28. Additional Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDxHOaLnaP0