Clubs that focus in shooting sports, such as air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, shotgun, and archery.
These projects cover firearm safety and teach responsible handling and use. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics. Members also can participate in shooting sports competitions at the regional, state, and national level in the following disciplines:
- Air Rifle
- Air Pistol
- Archery
- Shotgun
- Small Bore Rifle
- Hunting Skills
Indiana County Archery Club
The purpose of this project is to introduce members to the sport of archery. Through this introduction you will learn the basic rules of safety, proper equipment selection and care and shooting techniques.
Location: Blairsville
Club Leader: Connie Bruner (cbruner5@yahoo.com)
This club meets Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a six-week period during the fall.
Indiana County Shotgun Club
The purpose of this project is to teach members the history, safe handling, general safety, gun storage, parts of the shotgun, action types, shotshell components, fundamentals of shooting, range safety, how to load their shotgun, and care through the project.
Location: Blairsville
Club Leader: Connie Bruner (cbruner5@yahoo.com)
This club meets Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a six-week period during the spring.
Indiana County Air Rifle Club
The purpose of the air rifle project is to introduce to the sport. You will learn parts of the air rifle, sight picture & alignment, shooting positions, safety and range rules and commands. Plus, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude for safe shooting sports activities.
Location: Blairsville
Club Leader: Connie Bruner (cbruner5@yahoo.com)
This club meets Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a six-week period during the winter.
Indiana County Air Pistol Club
In the pistol project you will learn the history, safe handling, shooting safety, range rules, parts of the pistol/revolver, sight alignment & trigger control, and shooting positions.
Location: Blairsville
Club Leader: Connie Bruner (cbruner5@yahoo.com)
This club meets Mondays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a six-to-eight-week period in the late fall.
Indiana County 4-H
Address
827 Water StreetIndiana, PA 15701-1755
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Email IndianaExt@psu.edu
- Office 724-465-3880