Fenton Lakes Sportmans Club Junior Rifle Program

 

The League is open to Boys and Girls 10-18 who are mature enough, mentally, and physically, to control the firearm properly. The attitude and skills developed in this program can lead to a lifetime of safe, fun participation in this and other firearm sports. For a talented and dedicated person, the path starting here could lead to the Olympic Games.

 

Parents do not have to be club members for children to participate. The annual $40 league fee includes junior membership in the club. The nightly shooting fee is $6.00. The first night is free.

 

A two-hour rifle familiarization and safety course is required before the first night of shooting. This training starts providing the student with basic attitudes and skills to safely use a firearm.

 

The team meets 5:30 to 9:30 pm on Tuesday evenings during the school year. The actual range time is about one hour so, when training is not scheduled, shooters will be assigned to a 5:30-6:30, 6:30-7:30, 7:30-8:30, 8:30-9:30 range session. Range sessions are supervised by NRA Certified Instructors and/or NRA Certified Range Safety Officers.

 

The club provides rifles and ammunition (families with an appropriate firearm may ask to have it approved by the Chief Instructor for use)

The course of fire used is the National Rifle Association / Civilian Marksmanship Program's 4 position small bore rifle qualification. Shooters who complete the program will gain proficiency in prone, sitting, kneeling, and offhand (standing) positions.

Shooters work through 14 steps from "Provisional Marksman" to "Expert Marksman" and are eligible for the respective badges and patches as they progress. Completion through expert usually takes 2-4 years.

 

The team requests that a parent or guardian is present while the student is shooting. With prior approval, exceptions may be occasionally possible.

 

Stop by our indoor range some Tuesday evening when the league is in session (our web site calendar contains current information) or send questions to lanejk@aol.com for more information.  Check our web site calendar for new shooter nights.