BB Rifle

Join us for an enriching experience that combines fun, safety, discipline and community with our extremely popular shooting sports program! Our program not only focuses on developing shooting sports skills, but also aims to cultivate responsible and productive youth. With parent or guardian engagement required at our weekly practices, this is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect and grow together. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our shooting sports program!

Please ensure you read all rules and requirements before registering, as we cannot accommodate refunds. Parents must stay with their student for the duration of each class.

Fall 2024
Spring 2025

ALL SHOOTING SPORTS CLASSES ARE NOW FULL.

JOIN INTEREST LIST: HTTPS://TINY.UTK.EDU/JOINWILCO4H

Due to state regulations, students must be in 4th – 12th grade and at least 9 years old to participate.

Spots are very limited and are first come, first served. Spots are not fully reserved until parents complete registration and payment.

Cost: $80

BB Rifle 6:00PM Session

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – Mandatory Safety Meeting for New Families

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Parents/Guardians are required to stay at each and every practice with their student(s), due to the nature of shooting sports. As this program requires a lot of set up and clean up, we expect students and parents to lend a hand.

Williamson County 4-H provides all bows for the class. Archery students may bring their own Genesis Original Bow, but it is subject to inspection by our certified trainers. No other types of compound bows are allowed. We do permit recurve bows if the draw weight is under 30lbs. Any bow brought in is subject to inspection by our certified trainers and there are no refunds for equipment-related issues. Please contact us if you need clarification before registering. Archery students must purchase their own arm guard and finger tabs. More information is sent to registered families after the mandatory safety meeting. If you are looking to purchase a bow, please attend the safety meeting or speak to one of our trainers first.

All new Shooting Sports families MUST attend the mandatory safety meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting, do not register.

Students can only register for one of the Archery sessions. Do not register for both sessions.

BB RIFLE IS NOW FULL.

JOIN INTEREST LIST: HTTPS://TINY.UTK.EDU/JOINWILCO4H

Due to state regulations, students must be in 4th – 12th grade and at least 9 years old to participate. Participation in state shoot events are limited to students 15 years old or below by the date of the 2024 Daisy Nationals Gun Championship Match held in July. Students not eligible to compete in the state shoot are still welcome to participate in our shooting sports classes.

Spots are very limited and are first come, first served. Spots are not fully reserved until parents complete registration and payment.

Cost: $80

BB Rifle 6:00PM Session

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Mandatory Safety Meeting for New Families

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (Space conflict March 4, 2025)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Tuesday April 8, 2025

Time: 6:00PM

Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Please note that attendance at the Mandatory Safety Meeting is absolutely required for new students or students that haven’t attended a safety meeting in over 3 semesters. If you cannot make the above stated date, please do not register.

Parents/Guardians are required to stay at each and every practice with their student(s), due to the nature of shooting sports. As this program requires a lot of set up and clean up, we expect students and parents to lend a hand.

Williamson County 4-H provides all equipment necessary for class. Students may bring their own DAISY 499 BB RIFLE, sling, kneeling roll, mat, and safety glasses. The BB rifle must be a DAISY 499 BB RIFLE – no other types of BB rifle are allowed. There are no refunds for equipment-related issues. Any BB rifle brought in is subject to inspection by our certified trainers and there are no refunds for equipment-related issues. Please contact us if you need clarification before registering. More information is sent to registered families after the mandatory safety meeting. If you are looking to purchase a BB rifle, please attend the safety meeting or speak to one of our trainers first.

All new Shooting Sports families MUST attend the mandatory safety meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting, do not register.

Frequently Asked Questions

Participants learn the basic concepts of the discipline of archery or BB rifles, including terminology and specific safety principles associated with this activity from experienced, trained, and certified adult instructors. These programs teach life skills like safety, responsibility, personal discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship while developing technical skills and in-depth knowledge.

Due to the nature of shooting sports, a parent or guardian is required to stay at each practice with their student(s). Our program requires a lot of set up and cleanup and we welcome your help!

The 4-H office supplies all equipment for the first session of class, then most equipment in subsequent sessions. Students may need to purchase more personal equipment, which is noted in each discipline’s respective tab. Please speak with our shooting sports educator BEFORE you purchase any equipment for your student as not all equipment is allowed in our 4-H program.

Students may bring their own equipment, but their equipment MUST be one of the bows or rifles listed in the tab for each discipline. PLEASE REVIEW the requirements for any equipment you want to use for your student in the “Rules and Requirements” section in the tabs above.

Each session is composed of class-based learning, experiential engagement, and healthy competition. Most of the class time is spent on the range, but there is also time spent discussing relevant shooting sports-related content.

Each session can vary in length depending on the engagement level of the student. Typically, a class will be scheduled for 1.5 hours.

PAYMENT

How do I sign up?

Review Class Details

Please read through the eligibility, dates, and class policies closely! This information is important, especially since we cannot accommodate refunds!

Pay for Your Class

Once you’re ready, click the button above to pay for your class so your spot will be held. Please make sure you fully complete payment and receive a receipt to your email! All classes are nonrefundable.

Register Online

Once you’ve paid, please make sure you register on our online Google Form. Please ensure that your information is accurate – all class communications will be sent via email and you might miss something if there’s an error!

Class Policies

All classes are first come, first served and spots are not held until you have completed both payment AND registration.

All classes are Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable, and Non-Creditable. Please ensure you review the class dates and grade requirements closely.

Some meeting times may have to be moved due to weather or personal emergencies. It is our policy to communicate these as soon as possible and try to find a makeup day that works for everyone.

What is 4-H?

4-H is a youth development organization dedicated to hands-on educational programming and offers a unique blend of learning and fun! 4-H instills essential life skills like recordkeeping and responsibility, setting your student up for success in academics and beyond. With access to college scholarships and leadership roles, 4-H empowers youth to thrive as future leaders. 4-H’ers get many opportunities to exercise citizenship, which fosters a sense of community and global awareness and nurtures well-rounded individuals.

Through fun, educational experiences and the lifelong friendships forged within the 4-H community, your child will grow both academically and personally, laying a strong foundation for a bright and promising future!