The NRA also independently promotes three-position air rifle competitions. One of two classes of competition offered in three-position air rifle programs is for sporter class rifles. Junior shooters can begin competing within their first year of shooting in competitions limited to sporter class air rifles. Most juniors in this class are newer shooters who benefit most by competing with other juniors at a similar level of development. The major advantages of sporter air rifles are their affordable price and the fact that expensive target shooting clothing or other equipment is not required or even permitted.
New youth shooting groups can readily afford to participate in sporter class competitions.
Sporter air rifles, with their low cost, light weight, adjustable length stocks and outstanding accuracy, have proven themselves to be a perfect solution to the need for a target rifle that is suitable for new and developing junior shooters. Two sporter class air rifles manufactured by Daisy Manufacturing are currently available through the CMP Junior Rifle Purchase Program. The Daisy air rifles are available in kits of four rifles to facilitate their use in typical club, team and camp programs. Here is a description of the rifle kits. Sporter Air Rifle Kit No.