Youth Events
JUNIOR RIFLE PROGRAM
2012 Dates:
| January 15 | March 18 | July 15 | September 16 | November 18 |
Program Description:
The goals of our Jr. Rifle program are simple and straightforward. We will teach the participating kids to be safe around firearms and to handle them in a responsible manner. We will teach them to shoot competitively and coach them as they hone their skills in friendly competition. Shooters need not bring anything except themselves and a parent or guardian. (Minors can attend with a valid signed and dated permission slip.)
Escondido Fish and Game Association provides everything else!
- All equipment required for the rifle match (including rifles, ammunition, shooting jacket, sling, shooting glove, mat, etc.) is supplied by EF&GA
- Eye and ear protection
- A coach for each shooter
- A certificate showing the shooter’s score and classification
- Lunch and drinks
- Shooters are allowed to use their own rifles (.22 cal., single shot, bolt action only) and equipment if they so desire.
The course of fire consists of unlimited sighter shots in a 15 minute period, then 40 rounds for record at a distance of 15 yards, then two sighters plus 10 shots on a steel gong at 50 yards. All firing will be conducted from the prone (lying down) position.
Each bullet is worth a possible 10 points, for a possible total of 400 points. The shooter’s final score will be used to place them in one of six different classifications: Unclassified, Promarksman, Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert and Distinguished Expert. The shooter’s skill level, not age, is what determines their classification. Trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of the six classifications.
Safety Note:
This match is held at an established, recognized, and licensed range under the close supervision of adults, experienced competitive shooters, and Certified Range Safety Officers. There is a Range Safety Officer on the firing line during all shooting. Each shooter will have a coach sitting beside them for safety purposes and to give instruction in marksmanship.
Cost: Free to all.
Age Limits: 8 – 21
Time: Registration and squad formation begins at 8:00 a.m.
JUNIOR TRAP
Second Saturday of every month, 6pm – 8pm.
Open to the Public.
This is an instructional event for junior shooters from the ages of 10 thru 18. Shooters are given trap instruction by NRA Certified Shotgun Instructors. This is open to the junior who has never fired a shotgun to the experienced shooters who want to fine tune their skills.
Cost: Free to all
Minimum Equipment Required: Shooters are asked to bring either 12 gauge or 20 gauge shotgun ammo depending on which size gun they would like to shoot.
Equipment Furnished or Available for Use:
- Shotguns
- Clay Targets
- Eye & Ear Protection
Instruction Offered: Yes
Competition Level: N/A
JUNIOR PISTOL
2012 Dates:
| February 26 | April 22 | June 24 | August 26 | October 28 | December 23 |
Program Description:
The Junior Pistol program is available, at EF&GA, to juniors and youths from 8 to 20 years of age. Detailed instruction is provided by qualified coaches under the supervision of Certified Range Safety Officers.
Instruction includes:
- Safe handling and use of firearms.
- Safe handling and use of handguns.
- Basic operation and sighting of handguns.
- Beginning, intermediate, and advanced instruction in target shooting techniques.
All firearms, eye and ear protection, and ammunition are supplied by the Association. Pistols supplied are .22 caliber, semi-auto target pistols. Shooters may use their own pistols and ammunition, but they must fire .22lr caliber ammo. Pistols supplied are autoloaders, but revolvers may be used. Course of fire involves 2 slow fire rounds, and 2 rapid fire rounds for a total of 400 points. Each round will count from 0 up to 10 points, according to its placement on the target. The Junior Pistol Program is open to all juniors and youths in the age group described above. Shooters attending without their parents must have a signed, dated, permission slip to be able to participate. These can be downloaded from our website. Parents, adults, and qualified youths are encouraged to attend as coaches for the participants.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Participants should contact the Junior Pistol Shoot Chair at the beginning of the month to secure a place on their requested relay.