Kids Shooting

[patrickkntn69]

My son is about to be 15 and loves shooting with me. Is there anything out there for kids? At Boy Scout camp he did the NRA lite rifle thing and really liked that. So if anyone knows of something like that let me know.

Edited January 7, 2014 by patrickkntn69

[peejman]

Seems like plenty of kids do stuff like 3-gun, USPSA, IDPA, Cowboy action, NRA High Power, etc.   I'm sure there's skeet/trap/clays stuff around as well. 

 

This might be a place to start...  http://compete.nra.org/

[BrasilNuts]

Appleseed

[patrickkntn69]

I thought about Appleseed. Other boys in the troop have done it.

[DMark]

My son began shooting IDPA when he was 14.  You might want to visit one of the local matches to see if that would interest him.

 

Also, at the Gallatin Gun Club Service Rifle Matches, we have several coaches on the line to instruct.  I'm one of them. 

[leftyk82]

[quote name="DMark" post="1091111" timestamp="1389131833"]My son began shooting IDPA when he was 14. You might want to visit one of the local matches to see if that would interest him. Also, at the Gallatin Gun Club Service Rifle Matches, we have several coaches on the line to instruct. I'm one of them. [/quote] +1 There are more than a few juniors (competitors under 20) shooting High Power at Gallatin. DMark and others there are safe, qualified and excellent instructors.

[Jax970]

Check with 4H.  They have what they call the Taget SMART program.  They can shoot BB guns, air rifles, archery and shot guns.  I used to coach a BB gun and air rifle team in West Tn.  One of our shooters won the state championship (held in Columbia) and got to compete in the nationals in Nebraska.  It's a good program.

[Glock26]

If I did this right, you should see a young shooter (12 at the time) having fun at ORSA.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh-qiMJ1KxU

 

[Spiffy]

If I did this right, you should see a young shooter (12 at the time) having fun at ORSA.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh-qiMJ1KxU

 

 

That is Super Shooter Dalton Wilson!  He's just a great example of a Jr shooter!

[dlmeadows]

Yep Daltons a fine young man thats for sure. Bring the kiddo out sometime I'm usually at Gallatin and Oak Ridge every match depending on where youre from. I would be happy to help out any way I can.

[patrickkntn69]

I am in Mount Juliet so not fair from Gallatin. I have always wanted to join that place.

[Rickey]

You don't have to join to shoot IDPA I dont know about any of the rest.

[DMark]

I am in Mount Juliet so not fair from Gallatin. I have always wanted to join that place.

 

Contact the GGC sec/treasurer to see if the wait list is currently open.  ronjackson@comcast.net

 

At the last club meeting it was noted that there are about 175-200 folks on the list.  We are limited on the number of members we can have because the range is located on TVA land (long old ago deal - - - its sort of complicated). 

 

BUT, no membership is required when taking part in a competitive match being run by the club.  Benchrest, IDPA, Hi Power Rifle, Small Bore Rifle, and ATA Trap matches are all held at the GGC.

 

Here is the link for the dates when matches are held.

 

http://www.gallatingun.com/

[patrickkntn69]

Ok I thought he was jerking my chain about this, but I was wrong. Chase really want to get into shooting competition. So I guess I need to really get some more info on this. I noticed that Gallatin Gun club is having a match in December is this correct? If so who there would be good to talk to and do you just show up.

[HOGNUT]

Robert Standley is the chairperson for IDPA.

[monkeylizard]

http://www.gallatingun.com/matches.asp

Robert's contact info is at the top of that page.

[Tempest455]

Midsouth Marksmen welcomes Jr shooters. My son started shooting F/TR when he was 13. AlleyCat's daughter started when she was 10. 

 

http://www.midsouthmarksmen.com/

[chances R]

TWRA and the schools for years have been doing the scholastic clay target program.  Look at their website www.tn.gov/twra/sctp

[DMark]

..... Chase really want to get into shooting competition. So I guess I need to really get some more info on this. I noticed that Gallatin Gun club is having a match in December is this correct? If so who there would be good to talk to and do you just show up.

 

1.  What type of competition shooting are you interested in?

 

2.  What firearm(s) and gear do you have?

 

3.  Any previous training? 

[patrickkntn69]

^{As far as guns I have a few to choose from. I thinks he is want to do pistol, maybe rifle. Now are far as training he has been shooting sense he was 11, he is 15 now. He does hold NRA Light Rifle Qualification Marksman and Marksman 1st Class through the BSA.}

[Jcoop]

Well there's only one way to find out what he would like to do, show up and shoot. GGC is shooting IDPA this weekend, a safe working gun, 3 mags but 2 will do, and holsters for both. I'm sure that if he can line up the sights on a rifle, the handgun will be no problem. The people in this community are always willing to help and give advice. Going to be a super nice weekend so come and play the game.

[patrickkntn69]

I went and it was over when we got there. He had an all night lock in with the scouts. we will be trying again soon.

Edited December 15, 2014 by patrickkntn69

[wmaddox]

My 9 year daughter would like to try the Bb or air rifle but we have no idea on what to buy or where to shoot thats near Columbia. Can anyone point me in the right direction