NSSF Grants Fuel Growth in Collegiate Target Shooting

| May 22, 2010

Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative Benefits Varsity Teams, Clubs Press Release – By: Bill Brassard NSSF 203-426-1320 Post & Layout By: Junior Shooters admin NEWTOWN, Conn — On college campuses across the country, men and women are taking up target shooting in increasing numbers. From Harvard to Jacksonville University to the University of Colorado, the shooting […]

Springtime is Prime Time for Youth to Enjoy the Shooting Sports

| April 5, 2010

By: Bill Brassard NSSF Photos by: NSSF & Junior Shooters Parents Can Choose from Shotgun, Rifle and Handgun Programs NEWTOWN, Conn. — Warmer weather and more hours of daylight make spring the perfect time to introduce youngsters to the shooting sports. To help get children properly started in these safe, adult-supervised and fun activities, parents […]

From Ivy League to Smaller Schools, Shooting Gets a Boost at Colleges

| February 25, 2010

By: The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) MORE THAN $100,000 TO 16 SCHOOLS . . . Harvard University, Clemson University, the University of Vermont, Hillsdale College. From Ivy League to smaller schools, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has provided 16 colleges and universities with early Christmas presents — grants to help more students get involved […]

SCTP 2009 National Championships

| October 12, 2009

By: Cathy Williams Photos courtesy SCTP Edited By: Andy Fink Sparta, Illinois (July 30, 2009) – Youth shooting teams from 24 states captured medals and nationals honors at the 2009 Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships held at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Illinois on July 23 – 26, 2009. With […]

Steel Challenge is Fun & the Scholastic Steel Challenge (SSC) is Dedicated to Juniors!

| June 12, 2009

By: Andy Fink I love shooting Steel Challenge and so do most of the juniors I know who have tried it. It is a great way to bring new people into the shooting sports, both young and old. The first time shooter receives immediate feedback when the bullet hits the target. They can start shooting […]

Junior USA Shooting Patches: A source of Happiness and Pride

| December 30, 2008

By Glenn Sapir, National Shooting Sports Foundation Happy and proud, those are two good emotions that we all like to feel. Judging by the description given by a few kids from Texas after earning their Junior USA Shooting team patch, nearly 150,000 young people from around the country were feeling happy and proud last year. […]