The First SHOT – CMP’s On-Line Magazine

| April 13, 2009

The Civilian marksmanship program (CMP) has an on-line magazine which provides lots of great information on shooting events for juniors. You really ought to check it out at http://www.odcmp.org/0409/default.asp Recent announcements, with photos, include: 7th National JROTC Air Rifle Championship – The 2009 JROTC marksmanship competition season concluded on 27-28 March with the 7th National […]

Shoot For A Cure – Breast Cancer Fundraiser Shooting Event

| April 13, 2009

Come On Ladies! Ladies, 16 and older, can participate in a fun event, learn how to shoot if you don’t know already, and raise money for The Cure all at the same time! Shooting sports are fun and when they can be combined with raising money for charitable causes it is even better. Each year […]

Mounted Shooting – Pistols Loaded

| April 8, 2009

By: Tyler Davis McKee (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) Standing in front of the stall Put his tack on He was ready Warm him up It was time The green flag waved Start with a graceful trot Then a fast gallop Shoot the first balloon Remember to kick him Keep a steady pace Almost […]

National Youth Hunt 2008

| March 26, 2009

Youth Hunters Experience – the Hunt of a Lifetime By: Lindsay Thomas, Jr. For an experienced hunter, there are few things as rewarding as introducing someone else to the fun of hunting and the outdoors, especially if that someone is a youngster. That’s why the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Staff enjoy organizing the annual […]

Shootin’ Gallery From Caldwell Shooting Supplies

| March 7, 2009

By Ray Walters While few, if any, of our young readers are old enough, many of your grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles will remember one of the most popular attractions at the many State and County fairs across the country was the Shooting Gallery. As hard as it may be to believe today, just about […]

Silencio Orion Hearing Protection From Brownells

| March 7, 2009

By: Sarah Bowers (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) Ear and eye protection are items that everyone must be concerned with when participating in the shooting sports. This is especially true for kids. When you are out enjoying your favorite shooting sport, look around, if someone doesn’t have on ear and eye protection let an […]

SKB Shotguns – Kids Dig ‘Em

| March 4, 2009

By: Andy Fink The snow was falling in big flakes and the wind was blowing about 10 miles an hour as the young boy took his jacket off and tied it around his waist. Wearing jeans and a T-shirt, he came up to position one of the trap range. Everyone else had at least a […]

Ty’s Tidbits 2: A Junior on Safari With Limcroma Safaris

| March 2, 2009

By: Ty Weaver (13 years old) (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) I was twelve years old when I went on this Safari, my second. The day before Dad and I left for my 2006 safari, I came down with a 101 degree fever. Mom took me to the doctor and he gave me a […]

Action Airgun – Fun, Firearms Education, and Competitive

| February 24, 2009

By: Andy Fink Juniors and adults, get ready for the new shooting game in town! What a combination! Do you want to teach your kids firearms safety and have a ball of fun without even having to leave your house? You can. ActionAirgun has come up with a new sport of competitive shooting that is […]

Youth Hunters Education – Getting Kids Started Right

| February 20, 2009

Imagine a group of young kids and teenagers arriving at an open field and putting their shooting, gun handling, Kansas Hunting laws knowledge, and Hunters Educational Skills to the test.

Companies & Organizations Supporting You – The Youth Shooter: Midway USA & the Scholastic Shooting Trust Fund

| February 15, 2009

By: Andy Fink   Did you know that there are many organizations and companies that actively support youth shooting activities? Most of the companies that make up the shooting industry sponsor youth shooting events by providing products for prizes and donations. Many of them support youth oriented shooting magazines like Junior Shooters or youth organizations […]

My Bird Dog and I

| February 13, 2009

By: Keagen Cothern (Junior Writer  For Kids By Kids) I had a great experience competing in the North American Gun Dog Association National Championships (NAGDA) this spring. Hunting is a tradition in my family and I have been bird hunting with my dad for the past four years. My dad started competing with NAGDA two […]