Spring Branch
FFA Shooting Sports
Yes, We are Safe
History
TPWD & Others introduce the idea of FFA Shooting Sports
• 2008
• Des Hotels
• Chuy Hinijosa
• HB 1020
• April 19, 2009
State Represenative
State Senator
Games We Play!
• Trap
Trap
Games We Play!
• Trap
• Sporting Clays
Sporting Clays
Games We Play!
• Trap
• Sporting Clays
• Whiz Bang (4-H)
Whiz Bang
Where Can We Play?
• State Ag Clays Shoot
• June 4-6, 2017 San Antonio, Texas
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Annual FFA Ag Clays Shoot
• Held in June 2009
• 6 schools
• 62 participants
• Held in Kerrville, Texas
Growth?
• 2015
• 49 schools
• 720 participants
• 2016
• 46 schools
• 680 participants
Where Else Can We Play?
Where Can We Play?
• State Ag Clays Shoot
• June 4-6, 2017 San Antonio, Texas
• Stock Shows
• San Antonio Livestock Show
• February 16-19, 2017
• Houston Livestock Show
• March 3-5, 2017
San Antonio Livestock Show
• 2013
• Trap
• 375 participants (4-H and FFA)
• 62 counties
• 2014
• Add Sporting Clays
• 642 participants
• 84 counties
• http://www.sarodeo.com/livestock/junior-shoot-out
• Richest Youth Clay Target Program in the Country!
• They will award 12-$10,000 scholarships in 2017, plus thousands of dollars in
additional prizes.
• Lewis Class
• $100 entry fee for Sporting Clays and $75 entry fee for Trap
HLSR
• 2014
• Sporting Clays
• Jr and Sr Division
• Male and Female Divisions
• 1st thru 10th in each division
• Prizes range from $3,000 to $500 plus prizes
• http://www.rodeohouston.com/Portals/0/Content/ExhibitorContesta
nt/LivestockShow/Downloads/JuniorShow/2017_ExhibitorHandbook.
pdf?ver=2016-10-10-132727-343
• $125 entry fee
Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo
• 2015
• Trap Shooters Extravaganza
• Scholarships and prizes
Sign Me Up!
• Qualifying Shoots
• December 10th Sadernation 4H/FFA shoot Waller, Tx.
• http://www.sadernationag.org/shoot-out-tournament.html
• https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/shooting-sportsopportunities/sporting-clays-schedule
• Stock Show Deadlines
• November 8, 2016 prior to the FFA Meeting at 6:30.
Hold Your Horses!
• Safety, Safety, Safety!
• Hunter Education
• Hands on Firearm briefing
• Wildlife Class
• Parent attend meeting and sign off on Safety Rules and Regulations
What Kind Of Stuff Do I Need?
Guns
• Like Cars
• 12 guage
• Semi vs Over/Under
• Chokes
• Good Fit
• Stay away from pump actions
• Remington 1100
• Beretta Urika 391 or A400
Ammo
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Think Cases (Flats) not boxes
Not all ammo is created equal
7 ½ to 8 shot
1 oz to 1 1/8 oz
Low Brass Target Load
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Rio
Bornaghi
Fiocchi
Winchester
$55-$65 flat
Equipment
• Shooting Glasses
• Multiple lenses
• $30-$400
• Good case
• Ear plugs
• Foam
• Molded
• No Ear Muff style!
• Shell Bag or Vest
• Carry Bag
• Alcohol Wipes, hand towel, cleaning kit, extra chokes, safety pins
Where Do I Get This Stuff?
• Able Ammo
• http://www.ableammo.com/
• Briley
• http://www.briley.com/
• Bass Pro Shops
• Academy
• Gander Mountain
• Carter Country
Practice
• Family Activity…..Not a drop off and come back 2 hours later
• Organized Practices
• Practice on your own!
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• American Shooting Center
• Parent attend to sign waiver
• Discounted rate for students
$Money$
• Similar to animal project
• Exhibitor or contestant bears the expense
Additional Links
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDxHOaLnaP0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbOfN5sljQ
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd0ETJyxc3I
• http://www.juniorshootout.com/