Author: Robert Tashjian
Planning Unit: McCracken County CES
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Plan of Work: Acquiring Life Skills
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
McCracken County Hot Shots 4-H Shooting sports program began in 1998 and has blossomed overtime. The 4-H Program averages 80-100 youth per year in the program with approximately 10-15 coaches. McCracken county is hosting a state wide certification training for adults and teen leaders to become certified coaches. The Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports program averages 200 coaches per year, but with this addition the program will gain an additional 70 volunteers who will work with youth throughout the state of Kentucky to ensure they handle firearms with respect and safety. With more certified coaches being trained the program is able to offer more experiences to youth and families to enjoy firearms in a controlled and safe environment. Kentucky 4-H Shooting Sports is defined below:
In a time when gun violence has been in the public eye of western Kentucky, the 4-H Shooting Sports program prides itself on teaching youth how to respect and safely operate firearms.
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