Exposure to safe and responsible handling of firearms is vital to preventing accidents at home or next door. That is why the South Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports Program is so important. Willey said the purpose for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is to help youths become good citizens by teaching leadership and communications skills.
Participants also learn to take responsibility and show good sportsmanship.
He said the volunteers must attend and pass an instructor certification training from nationally certified instructors before they are allowed to teach 4-H'ers at the county level. Instructor trainings are conducted twice a year. This program will help to enhance development of the participants' self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities, according to Willey.