Shooting sports training offered for interested instructors

4-H Safety and Education of Shooting Sports (SESS) is a youth development educational program that uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their adult volunteer leaders in gaining knowledge and developing life skills.

? Learn safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision making, self-discipline, and concentration

? Promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior

? Foster an understanding of our natural resources and the development of a personal environmental stewardship ethic through participation in shooting, hunting, and related activities.

Washington County 4-H Bows and Bullets is an active shooting sports club always looking for caring adults to be trained in one of the discipline areas (archery, rifle, muzzle loader, shotgun and wildlife skills) and work with club members at range times throughout the year. Bows and Bullets has over 20 active members ranging from fourth grade to 12th grade with a team of eight range instructors.

4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training is being held Sept. 18-20, at the Dubuque County Izaak Walton League, Peosta. Adult leaders are needed in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program to be able to offer this opportunity for 4-H youth in your counties.

Please register to complete 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor training and get involved with teaching youth safety, education in Shooting Sports.

Questions: Contact Amy at the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811 or Jacki at Jones County Extension office, 319-465-3224, who is hosting the training.