Shooting Sports Resources for Indiana 4-H Instructors and educators

• Each individual who wishes to volunteer on behalf of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program in Indiana must:
  • Be an approved Indiana 4-H Volunteer
  • Complete the 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Training Workshop in the discipline(s) for which you will be teaching youth
• Certification Workshops are conducted through a partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Hunter Education Division and the State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee
• Workshops are held at Ross Camp in Tippecanoe County.
• Registration opens approximately 6 weeks before the workshop is scheduled. Registration will conclude 10 days before the workshop, unless the sessions fill to capacity before then.
• Registrations are handled by the Indiana Hunter Education Association. Registration fee is $200.00 per person.
• Dates for upcoming workshops are:

  • 2025 Training dates

    • April 4-6, 2025 (Registration to open around February 21 and to close around March 24)

    • September 5-7, 2025 (Registration to open around July 25 and to close around August 25)

  • 2026 Training dates

    • April 10-12, 2026 (Registration to open around February 27 and to close around March 30)

    • September 11-13, 2026 (Registration to open around July 31 and to close around August 31)

• The Coordinator Handbook includes policies and procedures, risk management strategies, and resources designed to support the youth and adults who participate in the 4-H Shooting Sports program. While the Coordinator Handbook is required reading for all County Coordinators, it also contains information that is useful to 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors, Parents, and Members!
• The most current version of the Handbook is: Spring 2023. Major sections of the handbook include:
  • 4-H Policy and Procedures
  • Managing the County Program
  • Running Meetings
  • Instructor Resources
  • Youth Resources
  • Youth Educator Responsibilities
  • Glossary
• Supplemental 4-H Shooting Sports Program Policies are provided.

• Recertification for 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators is required every 5 years. Recertification includes participation in a webinar and the successful completion of a quiz.
• The recording from the 2022 recertification program is here.
• The PowerPoint slide deck from the 2022 recertification program is here. 

• 4-H Shooting Sports Project page – includes exhibit requirements and information for 4-H members about related college majors, careers, and resources.
• Promotional brochures: Adult (4-H 707) and Youth (4-H 707Y)
• 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Manual (visit the Education Store, enter 4-H-950 in the search box)
• 4-H Shooting Sports Brassards, Patches (visit the Education Store, enter Shooting Sports in the search box)
• Sample Range Rules 

4-H Youth Development Extension Educators and 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinators and Instructors work together to ensure that appropriate risk management policies are followed. In addition to information included in the Handbook, below are some resources that help with this process.

• 4-H Shooting Sports Inventory Worksheet 
• Letter for verifying location of equipment on personal property 
• 4-H Shooting Sports Range Plan 
• Accident/Incident Report Form, RM 27
• Range Safety Rules 
• Firearm Purchases Template letter 
• Club and Meeting Documents
• 4-H Club Financial Documents
• Purdue University letter authorizing 4-H Shooting Sports programs in Indiana.

Championship Dates

• Air Rifle and Air Pistol
  • March 1, 2025 – Hancock County Fair Grounds, 620 Apple Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140
• Archery
  • March 15, 2025 – Cutting Edge Archery, 1305 N Lincoln St, Greensburg, IN 47240
• Rifle and Pistol
  • April 19, 2025 – Riley Conservation Club, 6301 E Gross Rd, Riley, IN 47871
• Shotgun
  • May 17, 2025 – Indiana Gun Club, 14926 E 113 St, Fortville, Indiana 46040
    

Files related to the 2024 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitive Events include:

• State Event Synopsis
• General Guidelines
• Flyer for All Events

Contact Dave at osbornda@purdue.edu for further information.

The Randolph County 4-H Shooting Sports Extravaganza is held the last Saturday in June at the Farmland Conservation Club. Visit the Randolph County Extension webpage and look for the link to this event for more information and the registration form.The event includes a round robin of Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle, Shotgun, Pistols, and Fishing. 120 spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Randolph County Extension Office for more information.