Enhance
youth development of self-concept, character and personal
growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable
involvement in shooting activities.
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.
Event
Guidelines:
A
county may enter any number of eligible Junior or Senior
Division 4-H’ers in
the State Sporting Clays Match. Participation may be
limited to facility
accommodations and is available on a first registered, first
served basis.
Competition
will
consist of a 100-target event and will be individual
competition only.
Squadding
–
County groups may not be squadded together. A Certified
Coach or qualified
adult designated by shoot management will accompany each
squad on the range.
All
4-H’ers,
coaches and adult volunteers will wear hearing and eye
protection at
all times while on the range.
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.
Counties
participating
in the state event must provide at least one adult to serve
as a
referee and score. This will be at the same time that the
same county will have
participants shooting on a different station.
Coaching
is
not permitted while 4-H’ers are on the firing station.
Coaching is only
permitted before and after rounds are completed and can not
cause any delay in
the competition.
4-H’er
(Participant)
Responsibility:
All
4-H'ers must have successfully completed a State Department
of
Natural Resources Hunter Education Program.
Guns
must
be cased or placed in a gun rack when not in use.
Practice
gun
safety! Muzzle control must be maintained at all times.
Actions must remain
open when not shooting. Actions must be opened and guns
unloaded when moving
from station to station.
Gun
actions
may be closed and guns loaded ONLY when on the shooting
station when it
is the 4-H’ers turn to fire. Break action guns may be closed
while in a gun
rack but must opened immediately after removing the gun from
the rack.
4-H’ers
are
responsible for knowing and following the rules of each clay
target
discipline includingproper
shooting
sequence, where to stand while waiting your turn, when
actions may be closed
and the responsibilities of a squad leader while on the
field.
In
the
event of a misfire, firearms must remain pointed down range
in a safe
direction, keeping both hands on the firearm) until the
firearm has been
inspected by the referee.
At
no
time may a gun muzzle be rested on the body part or a toe
pad in 4-H
competition. In addition no body part may be rested on the
muzzle of the
firearm
It
is
the 4-H’ers responsibility to protest how a target is scored
prior to
shooting additional targets or leaving the station.
Coach
/ Referee
Responsibilities:
Observe
for
proper firearm safety (Muzzle, Action, Trigger).
Observe
for
sportsmanship, ethical behavior and proper shooting
procedures.
Know
the
rules! These include the Georgia 4-H rules as well the NSCA
rules.
Know
how
to properly score targets and load targets into the machines
if applicable.
Know
the
proper procedures for handling a misfire. This includes
having the 4-H’er
not move their hands from the trigger or touch the safety,
and examining the
firearm and ammunition to determine cause of the misfir
Serve
as a Field
Judge to launch andobserve
targets and indicate score as hit or miss and declare “no
target” if
the target appears broken prior to firing. All targets must
be declared hit or
missed. (All targets declared “no target” shall not be
scored and must be
re-shot for scoring. All targets must be launched
immediately upon the call for
a target or targets.
Course
of Fire
Course
of fire will be a 100 target course
established under the Guidelines of the National Sporting
Clays Association
(NSCA). The course will be set by the management of the
facility hosting the
event.
Any
shotgun
12 gauge or smaller firing a shot charge meeting the
requirements of
Georgia 4-H.Firearms
with release
triggers are NOT permitted.
4-H’ers
will
supply their own shotgun and shotshells. Shotshells must
meet the
following specifications:
o1
oz cannot exceed 1325 FPS o7/8
oz
can not exceed 1350 FPS. oShot
size
must be 7 ½ or smaller and not exceed 1 oz. Shells will
be factory loads.
NO RELOADS WILL BE ALLOWED. 4-H’ers are responsible for
bringing enough shells
for all rounds, practice shots, proof-doubles, and tie
breakers if necessary.
No
more than 2 shotshells may be loaded at any time.
Shoot offs for awards will be
conducted at a
predetermined station and will be based on miss and out.
For
additional
rules, refer to the NScA rule Book. A copy may be downloaded
at http://www.mynsca.com4-H rules take
precedence over other rules.
Certified
Coaches
/ Adults:
Counties are required to have a minimum of one 4-H
certified coach in the shotgun discipline coach for each 4-5
member group attending.
A 4-H certified coach must be present on each field
during competition.
A 4-H certified coach in shotgun 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 range 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
&
Recognition:
Awards
are as outlined by the Project SAFE Development Committee.
Recognition will be given to high individuals in both Junior
and Senior Divisions.
The
State Sporting Clays Match is an additional opportunity for
4-H’ers. Winners of the Sporting Clays Event are recognized
for participation only and are not recognized with Master 4-H Status or
recognized at State 4-H Congress.
State
Winning High Individuals are permitted to compete in future
years.
