IMPORTANT: Additional Requirements for .22 Rifle
.22 Rifle members must attend two practices outdoors (of the minimum 4 practices) to be eligible to participate in county shoot.
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Orientation Process
New Members
Members new to Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports must complete the orientation process by attending an Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom first, followed by one of the orientations for .22 Rifle second.
Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
–The Zoom links will be emailed to enrolled Shooting Sports members one week before each meeting date.
–Please log in a few minutes around 6:25 p.m.—we will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
–Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance during the meeting.
–We will alert discipline key leaders about who is ready for new member orientation or practices based on fulfilling the Zoom requirement.
.22 Rifle New Member Orientations
POSTPONED: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch
Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch
Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch
Returning Members
All returning members are required to attend the mandatory Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom. (Returning members are defined as those who participated in practices for .22 Rifle during the previous year.)
Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
–The Zoom links will be emailed to enrolled Shooting Sports members one week before each meeting date.
–Please log in a few minutes around 6:25 p.m.—we will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
–Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance during the meeting.
–We will alert discipline key leaders about who is ready for new member orientation or practices based on fulfilling the Zoom requirement.
Returning shooting sports members who are adding .22 Pistol as a new discipline should attend a new member orientation date before attending .22 Rifle practices.
Practices
Practice Schedule
Practices are held outdoors at the Jerry Clausen Ranch on Sundays. Check-in for the first round will be at 11:00 a.m. and shooting will begin at 11:15. For the second round, check-in will be 12:00 p.m. and shooting will begin at 12:15 p.m.
There will NOT be a signup—practices are first-come, first served.
Members shooting the first round will help to set up the range. Members shooting the second round will help to tear down the range. (This counts as community service for your record book!)
Practice Location
Jerry Clausen Ranch
12425 North County Road 27
Loveland, Colorado 80538
Practice Information
Parents must stay at practice.
Everyone in attendance, not just members, must sign in and out of practices. This is how we make sure everyone is accounted for, and how we track your practice attendance.
No electronics on the shooting line.
Observe the 4-H Dress Code and safety/discipline rules as listed in the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures.
Follow the 4-H Code of Conduct.
Communication
We will use Remind to send alerts about cancellations and other important communications.
Text Messages – Sign up via Remind by texting @4HRIFLELC to 81010. Opt out of messages by replying unsubscribe @4HRIFLELC to the same number.
Email – Send an email to 4HRIFLELC@mail.remind.com. No subject is needed.
App – Available for your Android phone or iPhone. Choose “Join a class” and enter the class code @4HRIFLELC.
Please Note: Our Remind account will NOT allow members under the age of 13 to join.
Visit remind.com for details.
Equipment
Important: Key Leader Input
Please consult the key leaders before purchasing equipment. They can offer specific advice before you make an investment.
For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 3/3/23).
Required Equipment
Eye protection.
Ear protection.
Rifle case.
Clear bore indicator.
Optional Equipment
Kneeling rolls: Maximum size 7 inches in diameter by 9 1/2 inches in length. Made of pliable material.
Shooting mats: Not to exceed 1-inch thickness.
Bullet board.
Binoculars or spotting scope.
Rifle stand.
Classes and Equipment
.22 Rifle Hunt (50 Foot)
.22 ammunition long or short, standard velocity is recommended (no .22 magnum caliber allowed). Aperture sights and front globe sights are not allowed. Single-shot bolt action or lever action are preferred, however any action type may be used if it can be loaded one round at a time in a safe manner. The weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 pounds. All rifles must have the appearance of a standard hunting rifle with a maximum outside barrel dimension of .675 inches at the widest point of the muzzle. Suppressors and muzzle brakes are not allowed.
Crickett rifle sights: This after-market sight replaces the existing Cricket sights, allowing the rifle to be used in the Hunt class. Click here for information.
.22 Rifle 4P (50 Foot Sporter)
Sights must be peep-type aperture, front and rear. No open sights, red dot sights, aim-point type sights, or scopes allowed. The weight of the rifle with sights may not exceed 8.5 pounds. Shooting gloves are allowed (Larimer County can provide). A sling may be used except when in standing position. Thumb-hole stocks, palm rests, heel rests, Scheutzen-type, and hooked-type butt plates are prohibited. All rifles must have the appearance of a sporter rifle. Suppressors and muzzle brakes are not allowed.
.22 Rifle 3P (50 Foot International)
Sights must be peep-type aperture. There is no weight limit on the rifle. Shooting coats/jackets and gloves are mandatory (Larimer County can provide). A sling may be used except in the standing position. Shooting pants and shoes are optional. All rifles must have the appearance of a sporter rifle. Suppressors and muzzle brakes are not allowed.
.22 Rifle Scope Hunt (50 Foot)
A fixed 4X magnification telescopic sight or a variable magnification telescopic sight set at a maximum of 4X magnification, with a maximum body tube diameter of 1" shall be used. The rifle weight with scope may not exceed 7.5 pounds, including the scope. All rifles must have the appearance of a standard hunting rifle with a maximum outside barrel dimension of .675 inches at the widest point of the muzzle. Suppressors and muzzle brakes are not allowed.
| Class | Firearm/Ammunition | Maximum Rifle Weight | Course of Fire | Positions | Required Equipment | Optional Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt | .22 caliber rifle with open/iron sights. Appearance of a standard hunting rifle with maximum outside barrel dimension of .675 inches at widest point of muzzle. Use .22 long rifle ammunition. |
7.5 pounds | 4 target pages each with 2 sight-in bulls and 10 scoring bulls, 1 shot per scoring bull at 50 feet. | Prone, Standing, Kneeling, Sitting. | Safety glasses, ear protection, rifle case, clear bore indicator (CBI). | Shooting mat, kneeling roll, bullet board, binoculars or spotting scope, rifle stand. |
| 4P (Sporter) | .22 caliber rifle with peep sights. Appearance of a sporter rifle. Use .22 long rifle ammunition. |
8.5 pounds | 4 target pages each with 2 sight-in bulls and 10 scoring bulls. 1 shot per scoring bull at 50 feet. | Prone, Standing, Kneeling, Sitting. | Safety glasses, ear protection, rifle case, clear bore indicator (CBI). | Shooting mat, kneeling roll, bullet board, sling, shooting glove, binoculars or spotting scope, rifle stand. |
| 3P | .22 caliber rifle with peep sights. Appearance of a sporter rifle. Use .22 long rifle ammunition. |
No limit | 3 target pages each with 2 sight-in bulls and 10 scoring bulls. 1 shot per scoring bull at 50 feet. | Prone, Standing, Kneeling. | Safety glasses, ear protection, rifle case, clear bore indicator (CBI), shooting jacket, shooting glove. | Shooting mat, kneeling roll, bullet board, sling, shooting pants, binoculars or spotting scope, rifle stand. |
| Scope | .22 caliber rifle with scope sights (maximum 4x magnification). Appearance of a standard hunting rifle with maximum outside barrel dimension of .675 inches at widest point of muzzle. Use .22 long rifle ammunition. |
7.5 pounds including scope | 4 target pages each with 2 sight-in bulls and 10 scoring bulls. 1 shot per scoring bull at 50 feet. | Prone, Standing, Kneeling, Sitting. | Safety glasses, ear protection, rifle case, clear bore indicator (CBI). | Shooting mat, kneeling roll, bullet board, binoculars or spotting scope, rifle stand. |
From Page 51 of the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book, 3/2023.
For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 3/3/23).
Safety
Eye protection is required.
Ear protection is required.
County shooting sports waiver must be completed with enrollment and before practices.
Follow all safety rules as listed in the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures.
Anyone at the range can call a cease fire.
Muzzle control is important. Shooters can and will be pulled off the line for endangering themselves or other shooters, and incident reports will be filed with the Extension office.
All firearms must be cased and use a clear bore indicator (CBI).
Observe MAT:
Muzzle – pointed in a safe direction,
Action – open until done loading,
Trigger – finger off of the trigger until firing.
Competitions
County Shoot Requirements
Members compete in two age groups: Juniors = 4-H age 8–13, Seniors = 4-H age 14–18.
Register for the Shooting Sports project and .22 Rifle discipline by the March deadline.
Attend a minimum of 4 Larimer County practices.
Rifle members who are doing both Air Rifle and .22 Rifle may meet this requirement by attending two Air Rifle practices and two .22 Rifle practices.
.22 Rifle members must attend at least two practices outdoors (of the minimum 4 practices) to be eligible to participate in the county shoot.
Informational meetings, orientations, safety meetings, and workshops do NOT count as practices.
Members do NOT have to compete at the county shoot to complete the Shooting Sports project.
County Shoot Information
Dates
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Location
Jerry Clausen Ranch
12425 North County Road 27
Loveland, Colorado 80538
Orion Scoring System
Larimer County Shooting Sports uses the Orion Scoring System for county competitions. This tool greatly streamlines both the scoring process and tabulation of results.
For .22 Rifle, the targets are scanned and scored by the software.
State Shoot
Place in the top 6 in your chosen classes at the county shoot.
Complete hunter safety and upload a picture of your hunter safety card to 4HOnline or email it to Pam Heeney before July 1.
Complete a project and record book, and earn at least a blue or red ribbon at the county fair.
Pay the state shoot registration fee ($20 per participant plus $5 per class, except shotgun which charges $15 per class) via the SignUpGenius.
State Shoot Information
Dates
Sunday, August 19, 2023 for Seniors
Sunday, August 20, 2023 for Juniors
Location
Pueblo West Sportsman’s Club
No street address
(Input “Pueblo West Sportsman’s Club” in Google Maps. You can also click here to view a detailed map. It’s labeled as PWSA.)
On-site food sales or bring your own.
Pop-ups and chairs are helpful.
National Shoot Information
The 2024 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships will be held June 23–28, 2024 in Grand Island, Nebraska at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. 4-H youth from across the country compete in compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, and outdoor/hunting skills.
Colorado 4-H’s team members are determined based on standings at the 2023 Colorado 4-H State Shooting Sports Championships.
Click here to learn more about the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
Projects and Record Books
Visit the Projects page for information that applies to all Shooting Sports disciplines.