4-H SHOOTING SPORTS

INSTRUCTORS! 

The Ross County 4-H Shooting Sports program is recruiting responsible, caring adult volunteers to join our Shooting Sports Instructor team!

Your reward: Teaching a sport that lasts a lifetime! As a certified instructor, you will introduce youth to the safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment, as well as help youth build confidence in sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and conservation stewardship.

Requirements: All SS Instructors must:

1. Be an approved Ross County 4-H volunteer

2. Complete the online National 4-H Shooting Sports e-Learning Modules (free)

3. Become certified in one or more disciplines by attending an Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop

4. Teach (or assist) at least one Shooting Sports discipline (700-Level 4-H projects). 

 

For your info: Instructor time commitment varies; however, a minimum of 12 hours is required to complete each discipline project (shoots/practice/book work) . Instructors generally teach 1-2 disciplines in spring/early summer. Youth participants sign up for Level 700 SS projects through their clubs, then complete the project with a certified Ohio 4-H SS Instructor, including practice shoots and project bookwork. The Ross Co. SS program provides all equipment.

         

MEMBERS

The Ross County 4-H Program offers 2 types of Shooting Sports projects. 

1. Projects that are taught only by certified Ohio Shooting Sports Instructors. These projects require additional practice and specialized instruction.

  • Select from the 700-level project disciplines: 750-Rifle; 751-Archery; 753-Pistol; 755-Muzzleloader; 754-Hunting & Wildlife; 756-Living History. *Note: 752-Shotgun or 757-Crossbow not offered. 
  • Sign up for the project through the member’s club. 
  • Complete county and club requirements (i.e. 6 meetings, full participation, dues, etc)
  • Must attend discipline classes with a certified Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor; which includes practice shoots and completing the project book.
  • Pistol, Rifle, and Archery classes will be on Saturdays in April (Dates and Times TBA)
  • Other disciplines will be scheduled after project enrollments.
  • Attend project evaluation and interview on 4-H Project Judging Day in July.
  • Projects are Ohio State Fair eligible.

 

2. Projects that are Beginning-level, one-time projects for members with an Adult to help supervise their shooting. 

  • Select from the 600-Level projects: 630-Safe Use of Guns; 631-Basic Archery
  • Sign up for the project in the member’s club.
  • Complete county & club requirements (i.e. 6 meetings, full participation, dues, etc)
  • Complete the Project book at your own pace.
  • Attend project evaluation and interview on 4-H Project Judging Day in July.
  • Projects are Ohio State Fair eligible.

Contact Sally at bluck.5@osu.edu or 740-702-3200 with questions about which SS project is right for your child or to become a certified SS Instructor.

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Ross County Extension at 740-702-3200.

Members who signed up for Shooting Sports will be notified of the dates for your specific project/discipline.

NOTE: the dates may or may not be before fair week!

Ross County Certified SS Instructors

As of 9/2019, the following individuals are active Shooting Sports Instructors in Ross County...

Dorothy Davis Nancy Hardiesty
Emily Davis Estelito Moraleja
Hal Hardiesty David Muckler
Matthew Hardiesty  

 

4-H Shooting Sports Camps

State-wide Shooting Education Camp Opportunities are available to youth.  Camps are held at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio

Junior Shooting Education Camp
Who:  Youth ages 9 - 12
When:  July 13-15, 2025

Senior Shooting Education Camp 
Who:  Youth ages 12 - 18
When:  July 13-18, 2025

Go to: 4-H Shooting Education Camps Website for Registration Forms & Details.