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Don Simmons
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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 Air Pistol 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.
Air Pistol 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
Thursday, March 28, 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 Air Pistol 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 members who are adding Air Pistol as a new discipline should attend a new member orientation date before attending Air Pistol practices.
Practices
Practice Schedule
Practices are held on select Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall in the McKee Building at The Ranch. Please make sure to check the calendar for specific dates.
Practice Location
Exhibit Hall in the McKee Building at The Ranch
5280 Arena Circle
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.
Stay on the shooting line until the line is closed.
No caffeine before shooting. It hurts concentration and steadiness.
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 use Remind to send alerts about cancellations and other important communications.
Text Messages – Sign up via Remind by texting @4HAIRLC to 81010. Opt out of messages by replying unsubscribe @4HAIRLC to the same number.
Email – Send an email to 4HAIRLC@mail.remind.com. No subject is needed.
App – Available for your Android phone or iPhone. Choose “Join a class” and enter the class code @4HAIRLC.
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 3/3/2023).
Class Description
Shooting takes place from the bench position and two-hand standing for both Junior and Senior members, and the Seniors also shoot with a one-hand standing position. The firearm shall be a .177 caliber, lead pellets only, single shot or revolver (single or double action), and only open sights are allowed. Suppressors and muzzle brakes are not allowed. Magazines: Extended capacity magazines protruding more than on (1) inch below the firearm are prohibited. Protruding magazines may not be used as a support.
| Firearm/Ammunition | Course of Fire | Positions | Required Equipment | Optional Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .177 caliber air pistol with open/iron sights. Use wadcutter pellets. | 1 sight-in target page. 4 target pages each with 1 bull. 5 shots per bull at 10 meters. |
Juniors: sitting/bench, 2-handed standing. Seniors: 2-handed standing, 1-handed standing. |
Safety glasses, pistol case, clear bore indicator (CBI). | Pellet tray, binoculars or spotting scope, bench rest. (Juniors may use bench rest for shooting. Seniors for resting only.) |
For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 3/3/2023).
Safety
Eye 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 Air Pistol discipline by the March deadline.
Attend a minimum of four Larimer County practices.
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 project.
County Shoot Information
Date
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Location
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building at The Ranch
5280 Arena Circle
Loveland, CO 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 Air Pistol, the targets are scanned and scored by the software.
State Shoot Requirements
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
Saturday, August 17–Sunday, August 18, 2024 for Juniors and Seniors
Location
Southwest Motors Event Center
950 South Prairie Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado
Air Pistol is held on the State Fairgrounds on the west side (do not come in from the Beulah Avenue side). If the gate on Prairie Avenue is not open, there will be one Small Avenue (north side of the fairgrounds).
No on-site food, but fast food is nearby.
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.