PRACTICES: Practice dates and locations will be announced in the 4-H newsletters. If there is a possibility of bad weather, contact the shooting sports instructor for postponements or cancellations. (Craig Steffen at 402-358-0642)
REQUIREMENTS FOR .22 RIFLE:
- Each member must attend at least two (2) practices each year with a certified leader to shoot at the official contest. Practice dates and location will be announced in the 4-H newsletter.
- Members are only allowed to take .22 Rifle if they hold a valid hunter safety card and are determined by the leaders to be able to handle firearms safely.
- EAR & EYE PROTECTION: In order to participate, shooters must wear ear and eye protection for all .22 Rifle practices and the contest.
RULES FOR FIREARMS BROUGHT TO THE OFFICIAL CONTEST:
1. All firearms need to be clean and in good working condition.
2. All firearms must be unloaded and on safety.
3. A responsible adult must bring each firearm, preferably in a case or box, straight from the vehicle to the range, checked in immediately and returned straight to the vehicle following the competition.
4. Each firearm needs to be marked with the member’s name with tape on the stock.
KNOX COUNTY OFFICIAL CONTEST:
- The official Knox County Competition for .22 Rifle (open and scope divisions) will be held on Saturday, August 8 at 1:00 pm at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. (Date and time are subject to change.)
- Fees: A $5.00 fee will be charged for each 4-H member to participate in the contest (open site and scope count as 1 contest). The fees will be paid to the Extension Office with the fair pre-entry forms.
- Important: All members will be observed by the leaders and if the leaders feel the member is not capable of properly handling the firearm, they will not be allowed to shoot it.
- Trophies and Ribbons: Ribbons will be awarded to all participants and the top score in each class will receive a trophy. The point divisions may be adjusted by the superintendents or the extension educator. The suggested point divisions are:
Junior Division .22 (open and scope): Purple 20-12; Blue 11-8; Red 7-4; White 3-1
Senior Division .22 (open and scope): Purple 20-16; Blue 15-11; Red 10-6; White 5-1
.22-OPEN SITE, CLASSES (**Denotes Not Eligible for State Fair)
Course of Fire: .22 will shoot 20 shots at predetermined targets (5 shots at 25 yards, 5 shots at 50 yards, 5 shots at 75 yards and 5 shots at 100 yards).
**D351901 .22 Open Site - Junior Division (11-13)
**D351902 .22 Open Site - Senior Division (14 & over)
.22-SCOPE OPTICS, CLASSES (**Denotes Not Eligible for State Fair)
Course of Fire: .22 will shoot 20 shots at predetermined targets (5 shots at 25 yards, 5 shots at 50 yards, 5 shots at 75 yards and 5 shots at 100 yards).
**D351903 .22 Scope - Junior Division (11-13)
**D351904 .22 Scope - Senior Division (14 & over)