Junior Rifle Program

Introduction

FTRPA offers a Junior Rifle Program to club members, family, friends, and the local community. NRA certified instructors lead classes providing school aged children beginner and advanced shooting sports training. The beginner course teaches basic firearm safety and marksmanship. It is offered without charge. FTRPA maintains .22 caliber rimfire single shot rifles that are supplied for use in the course. Ear & eye protection and ammunition are also provided, along with all necessary course materials.

The Junior Rifle Program is divided into two groups:

• The Beginner (B) Group is for beginners aged 10 to 18 who have not previously attended the NRA Basic Rifle course and would like to learn basic shooting skills. Capacity is limited, and advanced registration is required for the B Group.
• The Advanced (A) – or returning – Group is for students who have completed the NRA Basic Rifle course through our program. Students aged 20 or under who have successfully completed the B Group and have developed the necessary basic safe shooting skills are eligible to participate in this part of the program. Students do not need to make a commitment to attend a minimum number of sessions in the advanced group. Advanced registration for the A Group is required.

Registration

Capacity is limited, and advanced registration is required. Registration will first open to FTRPA members and their families, then to recent student families, and then to the general public. The sign up and waiting list for Group B in 2027 is now full. Returning students may sign up for Group A at this link. Should the classes fill, the registration form will update to say that it’s a waiting list. Plans sometimes change at the last minute, and we happily move kids into the class as long as there is space.

Once registered, if plans change for your students in either B or A and they cannot attend, please give us as much notice as possible so we can accept additional students to fill the seats.

Schedule

Please note that the structure and schedule have changed to accommodate our growing program!

Contact

• You may contact the program volunteers via juniors -at- ftrpa.com.