McLennan County 4-H sharpshooters is a program for youth 3rd grade- 12th grade (ages 8-18).
They are taught various disciplines of firearms, safety, use, handling and competition.
The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.
Meeting times:
Rifles
Shotguns
Archery
Pistols
Every second Sunday @ Waco Skeet & Trap Club from 2:00-4:00 is shotgun practice (followed by monthly club mtg at 4:00)
Every third Sunday is rifles and/or pistol shooting at Axtell gun range from 3:00-5:00.
Every fourth Sunday is Archery Practice at Gerry Velin's Place 1191 Anderson Lane, McGregor
Sign up for time slots here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Rkpr2XwWog_AKNuQg-yjlzN2lBQ2gD8POPlx45TF8M/edit
Guns, ammunition, targets/skeet, bow and arrow is all provided at no cost (while supplies last), though you can bring your own guns (nothing more than 22 caliber for rifles) and no assault style rifles.
Register at 4-H fee of $25 ($30 after Nov. 1st)
https://tx.4honline.com
You are welcome to check out and observe a meeting before registering, but cannot handle firearms until having been approved though 4honline
*Any incoming 3rd grader needs to wait until Sept 1st, otherwise you can register.
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