4-H Shooting Sports

Air Rifle Project

4-H air rifle projects focus on safety, marksmanship fundamentals, and responsible handling of a rifle while building skills for competition. 

Key 4-H Air Rifle Project Areas & Activities:

• Safety & Range Rules: Learning proper commands (Load, Cease Fire), range safety protocols, and proper storage.
• Fundamental Skills: Mastering sight alignment, trigger control, and proper shooting positions.
• Competition: Participating in county, regional, and state-level air rifle silhouette or precision matches.

Safety

Shooters and coaches are responsible for understanding and practicing the rules of safe firearms handling. The highest standards of safety are to be followed at all times.

Age Requirements

Youth may participate in 4-H from September 1st of grade three through August 31st following completion of grade twelve, with these age restrictions:

• Minimum age - 8 (in addition to being in the 3rd grade) as of August 31st of the current year.

• Maximum age - 18 (as of August 31 of the current 4-H year)

• Participants should refer to the Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines for any additional policies on participation and age qualifications

Coaching Staff:

Howard Maxwell: 409-892-9110 

Ken Bean: 409-673-5754

Administrative: Debbie Maxwell: 409-658-6448 / debbie-maxwell@hotmail.com