Organizing a Junior Rifle Club
A discussion I just had with my wife brought up this question.
In the early 1950's, I was a member of such a club with a shooting range in the basement of the local American Legion hall. The club was started and run by a local doctor and affiliated with the NRA.
What kind of hoops would one have to jump through to start one now and, is it even possible?
In the early 1950's, I was a member of such a club with a shooting range in the basement of the local American Legion hall. The club was started and run by a local doctor and affiliated with the NRA.
What kind of hoops would one have to jump through to start one now and, is it even possible?
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I think the NRA still has a guidelines booklet and perhaps even some insurance recommendations. The National Shooting Sports Foundation is worth checking too.
http://www.nssf.org/ranges/0 -
contact the local NRA rep they will walk you thru every step. It is a long hard journey. 0 -
Also maybe check with the CMP. 0 -
My Son and I are working toward this goal by becoming instructors and mentors through the 4-H shooting sports programs. I tried this in the 90's but was thwarted by a lack of public shooting areas and the liability of having kids using my private range. 0 -
The 4-H uses our range.
When a kid we shot on the police range two nights a week in the middle of the town parking lot [;)][:)]0 -
My daughter(11) just finished the NRA .22 shooting program through 4h and loved it. Next session starts 5 Jan and she is already signed up. Our local kids group ( Grizzlies)high powered is really good, went to Camp Perry last year and a couple of the kids finished really well. 0 -
4H shooting program is excellent, at least in our area. Each leader has to pass a background check.and be trained by the 4H instructor for each type of firearm you want to instruct on. It is called the 4H Shooting Sports.
I was involved in my local county program a few years ago. It was a rewarding experience.0 -
Liability-Yes. Would the NRA be of any help along these lines? 0
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