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4-H Shooting Programs
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:00 am
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:00 am
Is anyone here familiar with the local (LP) programs ? My son really wants to get into this but I'm not sure if its just Joe Jack shooting cans at the farm or if there is actual safety/respect taught..
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:04 am to GrammarKnotsi
We went to the sign up last week at the Livingston Fair Grounds. It is supervised shooting for competitions, they offer archery, BB gun, air rifle and pistols, .22 rifles and pistols and shotgun for clays. Kids can pick one or multiple platforms to shoot. 8 hours of instruction is required to shoot in compititions.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:17 am to GrammarKnotsi
LP has a big program with good coaches. A lot of their coaches go on to higher level trainings other than just the level 1 training and become the ones who train coaches.
It is very focused on safety and proper technique. I'm not sure about the rifle side, but for shotgun they make every kid go through "first shot training" which basically doesn't allow them to shoot until they demonstrate proper technique, and are 100% comfortable.
It is very focused on safety and proper technique. I'm not sure about the rifle side, but for shotgun they make every kid go through "first shot training" which basically doesn't allow them to shoot until they demonstrate proper technique, and are 100% comfortable.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 9:27 am to wickowick
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We went to the sign up last week at the Livingston Fair Grounds.
we were still having shite weather so I didn't risk it
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8 hours of instruction is required to shoot in compititions.
We'll probably head to the training this weekend just so he can get a handle on the guns
Posted on 9/18/18 at 10:02 am to GrammarKnotsi
When I was in elementary school I attended 4H summer camp a few times. This was at Camp Grant Walker in Kisatchie National Forest. You could sign up for various classes to do throughout the entire week. They offered a marksmanship class that held a competition at the end of the class, and the winners would qualify for the regional competition in marksville. I think this was offered with the hunter's education course to get your orange card. They may still offer this, but keep in mind this was 15+ years ago.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 10:14 am to Shwapp
This is essentially a monthly shooting from what I can tell..There is eight hours of required training which I assume is the two hours each month..Because of his age, he is not required to take hunters safety until next year
Posted on 9/18/18 at 10:25 am to GrammarKnotsi
strictly regarding shotgun:
awesome program and i can't say enough positives about it. my oldest kid has been involved for several years - shotgun. it is very safety orientated. the kids are not allowed to compete until they have completed the LDWF hunter safety ed class, and safety, safety, safety is preached every practice. the instructors are very good at helping the kids learn proper shooting techniques for the different disciplines, how to properly mount the gun, follow through, etc.
i haven't meet a kid or family yet that has been a problem. it's a very relaxed group of people, 99.9% of us hunt/fish and try to schedule practices around opening days etc.
awesome program and i can't say enough positives about it. my oldest kid has been involved for several years - shotgun. it is very safety orientated. the kids are not allowed to compete until they have completed the LDWF hunter safety ed class, and safety, safety, safety is preached every practice. the instructors are very good at helping the kids learn proper shooting techniques for the different disciplines, how to properly mount the gun, follow through, etc.
i haven't meet a kid or family yet that has been a problem. it's a very relaxed group of people, 99.9% of us hunt/fish and try to schedule practices around opening days etc.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:22 am to mack the knife
My 2 boys do EBR 4-H Shooting in Archery. I am surprised at the low number of kids from EBR. Most kids who shoot are from Central area.
At competition, I am always impressed with the number of shooters from LP, Ascension, St. Martinville, St. Tammany, etc..
My kids enjoy it and my wife and I enjoy watching them in the competitions as well.
At competition, I am always impressed with the number of shooters from LP, Ascension, St. Martinville, St. Tammany, etc..
My kids enjoy it and my wife and I enjoy watching them in the competitions as well.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:29 am to LSUDAN1
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My 2 boys do EBR 4-H Shooting in Archery
mine wanted to do archery until he realized that rifles might be an option..I at least want to take him to one practice to feel it out
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:33 am to mack the knife
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i haven't meet a kid or family yet that has been a problem
The cross-parish comradery is really nice to see in the competitions.
The kids have fun with each and everyone tries to help each other out.
The kid's positive development is the goal and the parents seem to get that.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:37 am to pointdog33
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A lot of their coaches go on to higher level trainings other than just the level 1 training
thanks..trying to convince my wife that the people leaving their pursed guns on the counter are not the same ones running this program
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:44 am to GrammarKnotsi
The 4-H Program is a part of the LSU AgCenter, they don't play around when it comes to safety and risk management. There's too much at stake.
To my knowledge, there has never been an accident reported with the 4-H Shooting Sports Program nationally.
To my knowledge, there has never been an accident reported with the 4-H Shooting Sports Program nationally.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:45 am to GrammarKnotsi
From what I saw there was a mix of 50/50 boy girl at the signup
My House is cut by the parish line with Ascension, my wife works with someone whose son shoots there and we might shoot with them due to logistics.
My House is cut by the parish line with Ascension, my wife works with someone whose son shoots there and we might shoot with them due to logistics.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 11:58 am to wickowick
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we might shoot with them due to logistics.
They can enroll/participate in the parish in which they reside or go to school in.
If you enroll in LP but want to shoot with AP for practice, you need to contact their coaches/agents to let them know. It isn't uncommon, but it can cause issues if it isn't discussed upfront.
When it comes to competition, you have to compete with the parish you are enrolled in.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 12:05 pm to pointdog33
The guy at my wife's work is an instructor. They are sorting it out. The Parish line literally cuts through the middle of my house.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 12:08 pm to GrammarKnotsi
I know EBR is having field day this weekend so kids can try the different shooting sports. May want to just go out and see if LP doesn't do a field day. The place is at end of Comite Acres Dr between Baker and Central.
Last year was my youngest first year shooting and placed 10th overall in state 3D archery in the younger youth age group. Kids enjoy it.
Last year was my youngest first year shooting and placed 10th overall in state 3D archery in the younger youth age group. Kids enjoy it.
This post was edited on 9/18/18 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 9/18/18 at 12:23 pm to LSUDAN1
3-D archery is fun shooting.
How'd you like the course at Bridge View last year?
How'd you like the course at Bridge View last year?
Posted on 9/18/18 at 6:41 pm to pointdog33
It was good. Only issue was on one side there was a ditch behind some of the targets that you couldn't retrieve an arrow easily if missed. I remember another father and I retrieved about 20 arrows behind one target after the shoot.
The state setup around Shreveport was really nice as well. Some of the targets were hidden in the woods and the kids had to go into the woods by themselves and shoot the targets.
The state setup around Shreveport was really nice as well. Some of the targets were hidden in the woods and the kids had to go into the woods by themselves and shoot the targets.
Posted on 9/18/18 at 6:43 pm to GrammarKnotsi
Those kids kick my arse on the clay course
Posted on 9/19/18 at 6:46 am to jimbeam
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Those kids kick my arse on the clay course
+1. mack jr #1 shot his limit of doves opening day and used just 23 shells.
i was dethroned a few years ago.
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