Shooting Sports

The Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Program helps youth build confidence, responsibility, and focus while learning valuable life skills and STEM concepts through safe, hands-on instruction. Led by trained volunteers, this program offers education and practice in archery, air pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, and hunting and outdoor skills.

Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports is part of the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program and follows its standards for safety, youth development, and education. Whether you’re new to shooting sports or ready to elevate your skills, this program provides a great opportunity to grow in a supportive, team-based environment.

Ready to get started? Contact your county Extension office to learn how to join 4-H and explore shooting sports opportunities near you.



4-H Target Smart Camp


4-H Target Smart Camp is a program of Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports. It is for youth who are enrolled in grades five through nine. At camp youth learn appropriate skills to succeed in a variety of shooting sports and related areas such as archery, riflery, shotgun use, muzzleloading, and outdoor skills. Programs emphasize safety, correct form, and responsible use.

  • Dates – May 26 – May 30, 2025
  • Location – Clyde M. York 4-H Center, Crossville
  • Cost – $385
  • * Transportation is the responsibility of individual participants.

Become a Volunteer/ Instructor


Be a Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. “4-H Certified” means that you are versed in the areas of youth development AND shooting sports. If you want to lead a group of young people in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, you must become certified through a Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop.

Next certification workshops (register with your County Extension Office)

August ?, 2025 – Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville
October 4, 2025 – York 4-H Center, Crossville
Date TBD – Ridley 4-H Center


Rules, Results, and Dates of Interest


Bolded Events NOT Confirmed*

  • January 25, 2025 – Level 1 Instructor Training, Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia 
  • March 22, 2025 – State BB and Air Rifle Jamboree, Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro
  • April 11-12, 2025 – State Archery Jamboree, Hyder-Burks Pavilion in Cookeville
  • May 3, 2025 – State Shotgun Jamboree, Nashville Gun Club
  • May 26-30, 2025 – Target SMART Camp, York 4-H Center in Crossville
  • June 22-27, 2025 – National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, NE
  • June 29 – July 3, 2025 – Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match in Rogers, AR
  • July 31- August 2, 2025 – State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Crossville
  • August 2025 – Level 1 Instructor Training, Austin 4-H Center in Greenville
  • October 4, 2025 – Level 1 Instructor Training, York 4-H Center in Crossville

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