more... > 4-H > Outdoor Skills > Shooting Sports > Shooting Sports Leader Training [Image: Shooting Sports] This course provides training and certification for adults interested in helping youth develop responsibilities and learn valuable life skills in the 4-H Shooting Sports program. More information and a registration form are available in the attached file. 2009 Shooting Sports Advisory Board Meeting [Image: experience 4-H adventure] On August 22, 2009, 4-H agents, members and instructors from across the state met to discuss the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports program. Their recommendations are covered in this posting. Ruger Rifle Winner [Image: Rifle Winner] Announcement for the winner of the Florida Parishes 4-H Ruger Rifle Raffle. 2009 State Shooting Sports Handbook [Image: Louisiana_SS_Logo] The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens. This handbook deals with 4-H Shooting Sports only.  more articles... National 4-H Shooting Sports [Image: National Shooting Sports logo] This link is to the overall national program. It includes items for youth, resources for training instructors, and information on state shooting programs as well as national competitions. Point Kids in the Right Direction [Image: Shooting Sports] The benefits youth derive from the 4-H Shooting Sports program are described in this brochure.