Lavaca 4-H Shooting Sports will hold orientation and an organizational meeting, Tuesday, March 5 at 6:00 PM at the Appelt’s Hill Gun Club , 4071 CR 204, Hallettsville , for all youth, 3rd grade – 12th grade interested in the Spring session. Small-bore Rifle & 22 Pistol will be offered, instructed by 4-H certified instructors. In order to participate, youth must be enrolled in Lavaca County 4-H. One must also register and attend orientation on Tuesday, March 5. A Parental signature will be required. It is required that you attend and register on the 7th at 6:00 PM. If unable to attend, please contact Philip Guenther 979-562-2124 or Wayne Rother 361/798-4750.
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE!!! (these rules are from the 20-21 season –updates will be provided at the mandatory meeting)
YOU MUST register on line as a 4-H member through 4-H Connect. Youth & Adult Leaders
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ then go to 4-H Online at https://v2.4honline.com you must register!
- Everyone is required to attend a safety course or refresher annually
- All on range required to wear eye and ear protection
- There must be a 4-H certified instructor present for the discipline being shot.
- NO YOUTH WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN SHOOTING ACTIVITIES UNLESS HE OR SHE IS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR “DESIGNATED ADULT”.
- All registration and liability/medical forms must be completed and signed by the youth and the parent before one is allowed to participate. Follow COVID PREVENTION RULES
- One unexcused absence is allowed. The Shooting Sports committee is the final judge if the absence is excused.
- Pay supply fee: $10 Rifle or Pistol plus if new, $18 for book.
- Parents, please oversee your children that are not on the line. NO CLIMBING TREES!
Equipment required:
- Shooting glasses, Ear Plugs or Muffs, Discipline book if new to discipline. 22 LR ammo provided.
- Firearms are provided or you may use your own after they are approved by your instructor
Clothing:
Dress comfortably but modestly. 4-H guidelines will be adhered to. Closed Shoes are required. No flip-flops, sandals etc., Shirts/Blouses must have sleeves