Olympic medalist Kim Rhode to Serve as Honorary Fundraising Chairperson for SSSF

Kim Rhode to Serve as Honorary Fundraising Chairperson for SSSF  Five-time Olympic medalist is Scholastic Clay Target Program Alumna  MAUMEE, Ohio (August 1, 2014) -- Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is pleased to announce that Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Rhode will serve as its Honorary Fundraising Chairperson for 2014-2015. Kim is an alumna of the …

More than 2500 athletes participate in largest-ever youth shooting event

SCTP and SPP Make History with National Championships More than 2500 athletes participate in largest-ever youth shooting event South Texas Shooters - SPP 1st Place Senior Rimfire SPARTA, Ill (July 28, 2014) -- More than 2500 young shooters, along with thousands of coaches, family members, and supporters, descended upon the World Shooting and Recreational Complex …

International YHEC Competition a Success for LG [Video]

LG and her new New Mexico friends study their hunting licenses before the Hunter Safety trail course. We feel so fortunate to have been able to attend this year's NRA YHEC International competition. LG improved upon last year's scores in most events. It's a pleasure to see her learning and growing. YHEC includes shooting and …

Mia & LG’s take on more than the International YHEC competition

Tomorrow's hunters testing skills at NRA's Youth Hunter Education ChallengeA parent's perspective on her daughter's trials at the NRA International YHEC Outdoor writer Mia Anstine is in Pennsylvania this week for 2014 NRA International Youth Hunter Education Challenge. After traveling more than 2,000 miles to get there, here are her impressions halfway through the week …

The Road to YHEC International – We made it

It was a long journey, but we (along with more than 300 other competitors) made it to Mansfield, Pennsylvania for this year's International YHEC competition. We made the near 2,000 mile trip into a multi-day (4) one so the LG wouldn't be too tired by the time we got here. Note, it was a bearable drive, but …

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Launches 2014-2015 Fundraising Initiative

  MAUMEE, Ohio (July 7, 2014) -- The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF), the leader in youth development shooting sports programs, has launched a new fundraising initiative for 2014-2015 to fuel the foundation's mission. The SSSF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that powers the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Pistol Program (SPP). The …

NRA Sports Presents a Great Opportunity for Youth Shooters

The Little Gal shooting a Beretta .40 cal. Wearing Altus Brands ReVO ProEars.

 This is a great opportunity for youth novice and intermediate shooters. Check it out.NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAIncorporated 187111250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030NRA JUNIOR PISTOL CAMPJune 28 - July 2, 2014Canton, Ohio Attention All Junior Pistol Shooters!The NRA is pleased to announce that its annual NRA Junior Pistol Camp will be held June 28-July …

Beretta Donates to Youth Shooting Sports

Beretta Donates $10,000 to SSSF Scholarship FundThe Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) announces that Beretta USA has contributed $10,000 to its Scholarship Fund.  In keeping with the scholastic component of SSSF’s mission, the donation will be used to fund scholarships for graduating high school seniors who participate in SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and …

Mia & LG – Youth fun, Independence, Teams

Hey you! What are you doing this summer? What are your kids doing this summer? Have you been out fishing? Hunting? Shooting? If you haven't yet, I think it is high time. At the very least, take a hike, a bike ride or a leisurely walk. Look around at the beauty, and don't forget to …

A favorite in the blind or at the range – Winchester® Ammunition’s AA® TrAAckerâ„¢

In visiting with other instructors, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts post SHOT Show I have been asked the same question numerous times. "What was your favorite thing at SHOT Show?" There are always many things that impress me at the show. I will over the next few weeks, be sharing some of the great new releases …