General Shooting Sports Information- Archery, Rifle & Shotgun
The California 4-H Shooting Sports Program instructs 4-H youth on the skills and discipline of a variety of shooting sports. Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Western Heritage, and Archery programming are supported at state level. Extensive training and certification of adult volunteer leaders are required. Participants learn about the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment while developing self-confidence and leadership abilities.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program follows a standardized format, lists program components, and identifies clearly intended learning outcomes.
Contact your 4-H County office to determine what types of shooting sports are currently being offered.
Shooting Sports Leader Training
Upcoming Trainings (highlighted dates include registration links)
2025-26 Merced County - Winton at the River Oaks Range More Info listed here. Register to get notified once registration opens here.
- August 9/10 - Archery
- August 9/10 - Shotgun
- September 13/14 - Rifle
- September 13/14 - Pistol
- October 11/12 -Archery
- October 11/12 - Shotgun
- November 8/9 - Western Heritage
- December 13/14 - Rifle
- December 13/14 - Pistol
Upcoming Events & Activities
2025 Dale Wimp Match Shoot Booklet-Tulare County
Register by 2/26/25 by mail for 3/29/25 Event: https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/files/406760.pdf

41st Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match
Sponsored by the Siskiyou County 4-H Council. Registration is now open and all entries MUST be postmarked by March 14, 2025. For complete details and to download the rules and registration packet, please visit:
2025 California 4-H State Postal and NEW 3D Archery Championship
More Details Here Hosted by Merced County 4-H