Shooting Sports
Human growth and development is the primary goal of the 4-H shooting sports program. Shooting sports are an outstanding way to provide human growth and development opportunities. Introducing safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment opens valuable vocational and life long recreational education. Listed below are resources and program information for 4-H members and coaches to get started in the shooting sports program.
Coach Certification Information
Level 1 Coach Certification Training
Date: December 14-15, 2024
Location: Creek County Fairgrounds, Kellyville, OK
Cost: $80
Registration Due By: December 2nd, 2024
Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration must be received by December 2nd, 2024 and will be emailed to ruth.pratt@okstate.edu and mailed to the State 4-H Office at 293 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK, 74078.
Please contact Ruth Pratt with questions.
Level 1 Coach Certification Training
Date: March 29-30, 2025.
Location: OKC Gun Club, Arcadia, OK.
Cost: $100
Registration: Due by March 17, 2025.
Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Registration must be received by March 17, 2025 and will be emailed to joni.brandenburg@okstate.edu and mailed to the State 4-H Office at
293 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078.
Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program
Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports is founded on Education with components of Recreation and Competition. In order to build on the Foundation of Education, Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports is accepting applications for a teen leadership opportunity through the Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program. This program will be taking applications from now until March 10, 2025 for youth who will be in the 9th - 12th grade for the school year 2025-2025.
State Contests
Find the 2024-2025 Shooting Sports contest dates, flyers, registration forms, additional contest information and results listed below.
Contest Information
- 2024-2025 Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Rulebook
- 2024 Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Registration Forms
| Month | Day | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 19 | State Trap | El Reno - Oklahoma Trap Association |
| October | 20 | State Skeet | OKC Gun Club - Shotgun Division |
| October | 20 | State Western Heritage | OKC Gun Club |
| October | 26 | State .22 Rifle and .22 Pistol and Hunting Skills | OKC Gun Club – Muzzleloader Range & East Benchrest Range |
| October | 26 | Major County Statewide Invitation Archery Contest | Major County Fairgrounds |
| October | 27 | State Muzzleloader | OKC Gun Club – Muzzleloader Range |
| November | 2 | State Sporting Clays | Quail Ridge Sporting Clays – McLoud, OK |
| November | 9-10 | State Outdoor Archery | Payne County Fairgrounds |
| December | 7 | State Air Rifle and Air Pistol | Kingfisher County Fairgrounds |
2024-2025 Contest Results
Other Shooting Sport Events
Clays for a Cause
Hosted by the Clinton Gun Club Youth Board. Fun trap shoot, every skill level is welcome. 100% of proceeds will purchase Christmas gifts for local children in need.
Date: December 7, 2024.
Time: 10:30am (gates open at 9:30am), Annie Oakley shoot at 1pm.
Location: Clinton Gun Club
Cost: $20 Entry fee for 50 targets, $10 for Annie Oakley shoot.
Contact: 580-729-3597
Payne County 4-H Archery Invitational
Date: January 18, 2025.
Time: Registration - 8:00am, Starts 9:00am.
Cost: $20 Entry Fee
Location: Payne County Expo Center
Contact: summer.leister@okstate.edu
Information and Resources
- Event Sign-in and Sign-out Sheet
- National 4-H Shooting Sports
- Oklahoma 4-H Firearm or Ammunition Purchase Procedure
- Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Firearms Exemption
- Oklahoma 4-H Shooting Sports Guidelines
- Shooting Sports Project Prep Guide
- Shooting Sports Instructor Resources
- Shooting Sports Brochure
- Use of the 4-H Name and Emblem
- Youth Handgun Safety Act form