Shooting Sports Program
Shooting Sports Program
The Jr. Shooting Sports Program meets a continual growing need, by providing well-organized and concise instruction in proper gun safety, handling, respect and marksmanship. Participants can be of any gender, ages 8 through 18. Handicapped youth are encouraged to participate.
A Post provides a 12-hour Basic Marksmanship Course stressing firearm safety and pellet rifle marksmanship. The shooters acquire skills in the proper care and safe handling of firearms; the management of target shooting and competitions; development of those qualities of leadership, loyalty, team cooperation and good sportsmanship, which are essential to good citizenship.
Two eligible high school seniors participating in the Wisconsin Jr. Shooting Sports program will be awarded a $1,000.00 or a $500.00 scholarship. The American Legion Junior Position Air Rifle Tournament is an annual tournament that begins with postal matches to determine state and/or regional champions. The next stage is a Qualification Round (also a postal match) to determine shooters who will earn expense paid trips to compete in the National Championship. The National Championship is a shoulder-to-shoulder match held during the summer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The sport can, with study, practice and hard work, lead junior shooters all the way to the Olympics.
For more information, contact Kim at kim@wilegion.org or 608-745-1090 x. 212
The American Legion hosts an annual National Air Rifle Tournament that draws more than 1,200 contestants annually. The American
Legion Junior Position Air Rifle Tournament begins with postal matches to determine state and regional champions. Learn More