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Junior USA Shooting Team Patch Programs

 

Junior USA Shooting Team patch programs provide great opportunities for youth to get started in the safe fun of target shooting. Beginners earn an official riflery or shotgunning patch from the Junior USA Shooting team while learning safety and shooting basics.

Before getting started, participants must know the basic rules of firearm safety:

  1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

  2. Firearms should be be unloaded with actions open when not actually in use.

  3. Don't rely on your gun's "safety." Keep your fingers off the trigger until ready to shoot.

  4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond it.

  5. Use correct ammunition.

  6. If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care!

  7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

  8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

  9. Don't alter or modify your gun, and have guns serviced regularly.

  10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.

Know These Rules and Review Them Often.
Read Firearms Safety Depends On You.
Safety is Every Shooter's First Responsibility!

Learn more about firearm safety education programs at www.nssf.org/safety.


Participants and leaders can download riflery targets, shotgunning score sheets and register online to get riflery or shotgunning patches. Access the information you need about each program, follow the official rules, and have fun.

Junior USA Shooting Team
Riflery Program
Junior USA Shooting Team
Shotgunning Program
   
2008 Rifle Patch

Information for Adult Leaders

Adult Leaders: Order Patches Online

Order A Single
Riflery Patch

Official Rules

Bull's-Eye Target

2008 Trap Shooting patch

Information for Adult Leaders

Adult Leaders: Order Patches Online

Order A Single
Shotgunning Patch

Official Rules

Score Sheet

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