BB Gun Competition (5 Meter Air Rifle)

Objectives:

Enhance youth development of self concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities.

To involve youth in a life skills program that teaches safe and responsible use of shooting sports equipment including sound decision making, self discipline and concentration.

To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.

To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and life-long avocation activities related to shooting sports.

To strengthen families through participation in life-long recreational activities.

To complement and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential (hands on) educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities.

 

The team may consist of 5 -7 cloverleaf and/or junior 4-H members. The top five scores will constitute the team scores. Counties with less than five participants will compete as individuals.A county may enter more than one team (Senior 4-H'ers are ineligible for BB Competition)

Each district will hold a minimum of one district BB match. Any team or individual that post a qualification score may attend the state match at Target Challenge Weekend. 4-H’ers have one opportunity to qualify per year

A five to seven member team must post 1500 or better to qualify. The high five 4-H’ers on a team constitutes the team score. 4-H’ers may qualify individually at the district match with a score of 300 or better. An exam will be given at the district match. However, qualification scores do not include test scores, the total possible points for the district match is 400. Once a 5-7 member BB team qualifies, those team members may not be rearranged into other county teams for the state match.

All 4-H'ers and coaches are required to  wear eye protection on the firing line.

The order of fire will be 10 shots prone, 10 shots standing, 10 shots sitting and 10 shots kneeling. Each person will have 10 minutes to fire 10 shots per position. Each person may have unlimited sighting shots during each 10 minute time limit.

Targets but no ammunition will be provided at district and state competition. Targets will be NRA-AR4/10; 10 bulls eye targets fired at 5 meters. Fire once at each recorded bulls eye.

• At the state match, an exam will be taken by each 4-H’er for an additional 100 points. Exam questions will come from the 4-H BB Safety Guide and Bonus Questions will be taken from the NRA 5-meter BB Rule Book, Sections 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 18. The total possible points for the state match is 500. .

Slings should be used in all positions with the exception of standing. No telescopic sights may be used. Only iron sights are allowed.

External modifications are limited to rear sights and altering length of factory installed stocks. No internal modifications may be made except weights may be added. Total weight limit may not exceed six pounds without the sling. Refer to NRA 5 meter Rule Book, section 3,  for specific guidelines on Internal and External Modifications

Once record fire has begun at a district or state match, there will be no firing off range for safety reasons.

Any rules not covered, refer to NRA 5-meter Rule Book and the 4-H BB Safety Guide. 4-H rules take precedence over other rules.  A copy of the NRA 5-Meter Rule Book (CC16410) may be download in PDF format or purchased from the NRA Website at http://www.nrahq.org/compete/nra-rule-books.asp   A copy of the 4-H BB Safety Guide may be obtained from your county Extension office or downloaded at  http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/ A copy of the 4-H BB Safety Guide may be obtained from your county Extension office or downloaded at  http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/

 Each county must provide one volunteer per 5-7 member team, not a coach, to assist in the running of Shooting Sports Weekend.

Counties are required have a minimum of one 4-H certified coach in the rifle discipline per 5-7 member team present at all county, district and state activities.

A 4-H certified coach in rifle discipline must be present for a county practice or event to be recognized as a Georgia 4-H SAFE program.

Additional adequate adult supervision should be present to serve as safety officers and help facilitate all aspects of Project SAFE events and activities. Adults should be Certified Overnight Chaperone Trained or Screened Volunteers depending upon responsibilities and roles assigned.

Awards are as outlined by the Project SAFE Development Committee.

The team with the highest overall score will be recognized as the state winner. In addition, individuals obtaining the highest score overall and in the positions fired will be recognized.

Cloverleaf and Junior 4-H members are not eligible for Master 4-H status or to participate in the recognition of Special Event Winners at State 4-H Congress.

The State winning team and high scoring individuals may be eligible to compete again during subsequent years.

The top three teams at the 4-H state match may be eligible to participate in the Daisy/US Jaycees International B. B. Gun Championship Match (IBBGCM).

 

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