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Enhance youth development of self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities.Competition Guidelines:
To involve youth in a life skills program that teaches safe and responsible use of shooting sports equipment including sound decision-making, self-discipline and concentration.
To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and life-long avocation activities related to shooting sports.
To strengthen families through participation in life-long recreational activities.
To complement and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential (hands on) educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities.
Certified Coaches / AdultsA county may enter any number of eligible Junior or Senior boys and/or girls. All precision air pistol matches will be individual competition only. 4-H'ers may use any .177 caliber air pistol. Only open sights are allowed. No part of the pistol grip or accessories may encircle the hand. The heel rest may extend at a right angle to the grip only. Targets will be NRA B-40, a single bullseye target. Ammunition shall be lead wadcutter pellets. Course of fire will be the current NRA 10-meter International Pistol course of fire consisting of 40 rounds fired from the standing position and at a distance of 10 meters or 33 feet. Total of possible points for the match is 400 points. Targets, but not ammunition, will be furnished at state matches. The match is shot in five series of 15 minutes each, total time for the match is 75 minutes. 4-H'ers will shoot 5 record shots per target with two targets hung per series on a fixed target stands. Targets will be numbered 1 - 8 and must be used in that order. In the first phase, an unlimited number of sighting shots may be fired. The sighting target(s) must be clearly marked by a broad stripe diagonally across the upper right corner. Once record fire has begun, you may not return to sighting shots. The time for unlimited sighting shots is included in the 75 minutes. Ties will be broken in the following order: By the highest score of the last 10 shots fired, working back by 10 shot strings until the ties are broken. By the highest number of 10's, 9's, 8's, etc. The 4-Her shall stand free, without support, completely within the space provided. The complete air pistol shall be held and discharged with one hand only. The wrist of the hand holding the airpistol, the elbow, or shoulder must not be supported by the grip or any part of the air pistol, or by any other means. Coaching on the firing line is prohibited. This includes the spotting of hits from the rear of the line and calling placements of hits and/or sight corrections to the 4-H'ers Clear Bore Indicators (CBIs) made of highly visible material, preferably orange, must be used. CBIs can be cut from replacement string for weed trimmers so that it extends several inches from the muzzle and breech when inserted All 4-H'ers must wear eye protection. Closed toe shoes that are secured to the feet by use of a heel strap or formed heel must be worn at all times while on the range. Flip flops and sandals are not allowed. Shoes must be worn at the firing line. Any rules not covered, refer to NRA International Pistol Rules (CI 16500). 4-H rules take precedence over other rules. A copy of the NRA International Pistol Rule Book may be downloaded in PDF format or purchased at the NRA website (click here for site)
Counties are required to have a minimum of one 4-H certified coach in the pistol discipline per 10 4 Hers present at all county, district and state activities. The 4-H Project SAFE Committee strongly recommends that there should be one discipline certified coach for each 1-5 person team.Awards & Recognition
A 4-H certified coach in pistol discipline must be present for a county practice or event to be recognized as a Georgia 4-H SAFE program.
Additional adequate adult supervision should be present to serve as safety officers and help facilitate all aspects of Project SAFE events and activities. Adults should be Certified Overnight Chaperone Trained or Screened Volunteers depending upon responsibilities and roles assigned.
Awards are as outlined by the Project SAFE Development Committee. Recognition will be given to high individuals in both Junior and Senior divisions.
There will be a separate Junior & Senior Air Pistol winner
The first place senior winner will be eligible for Master 4-H'er status and to participate in the recognition of Special Events Winners at State 4-H Congress. The banquet meal and lodging expenses will be paid for the team and coach; however, travel costs are not covered.
State Winning High Individuals are permitted to compete in future years.