To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior. To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and lifelong avocational activities related to shooting sports. To strengthen families through life-long recreational activities. To complement and enhance the impact of existing safety and hunter education programs. Exposure to safe and responsible handling is vital to preventing accidents at home or next door.
Shooting is the second most popular international sport behind track and field.
It is nearly unique in being a lifetime sport. Interested in youth and their development Interested in some phase of shooting Willing to learn how to teach shooting effectively Willing to be helpful, open, and supportive Interested in challenges with rewards Enthusiastic, positive, and energetic Honest, self-disciplined, and kind Shooting ability is not essential to be a good, responsible leader, but a willingness to learn coaching skills is essential. Training is available for interested people. The program materials gained through training provide excellent support. The degree of safety a child has rests squarely on the child's parents.