4-H shooting club being organized

The Van Wert County 4-H program announces the formation of a new club. Van Wert County will be offering shooting sports education through a new club, starting this year. The club is open to youths ages 9-18 who enroll in the 4-H program.

The new club, which will meet frequently at the Junior Fair Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, introduces safety techniques and supervised rifle shooting. Youths will practice safety, response to range commands, learn basic shooting fundamentals, clean and maintain equipment, learn about eye and ear protection, develop shooting skills, explore conservation issues and compete in shoots.

Club advisors are certified through the Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports program and also through the county volunteer program.

Parents and youth interested in joining should plan to attend a kick-off meeting Tuesday, February 22, from 7-8 p.m., at the Junior Fair Building. Use of the Junior Fair Building for shooting sports is done in collaboration with the Van Wert County Fair Board.

For more information, contact the club advisor Robert Sherer at 419.968.2196 or email riflesafety@hotmail.com or the 4-H program at the OSU Extension office at 419.238.1214.