Our Junior Rifle program follows the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program. This program is designed to take shooters from beginning skill levels (Pro-Marksman, Marksman) through intermediate levels (Marksman 1st Class, Sharpshooter, Expert) up to a nationally recognized skill level -- Distinguished Expert. The NOSC Junior Rifle program is designed to introduce young people to the spor
t of rifle shooting, and to provide them with a safe place to practice this life-long sport. We want our young shooters to acquire the physical and mental skill and discipline needed to accurately shoot a .22 caliber rifle. We also want them to know how to handle all types of fi****ms safely and responsibly. All of our Instructors and Coaches are NRA certified and we're affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The NOSC Junior Rifle program is offered free of charge. We provide rifles, ammunition, shooting mats, targets. (Eye and ear protection is required during live fire on the range!) You are encouraged to bring your own eye and ear protection, and may also bring any other equipment you might have. Rifles must be bolt-action .22 caliber- no semi-autos - preferably with aperture (peep) sights. So if you want to bring your own target rifle, that's fine with us! Our Junior Rifle program is open to all US citizens. You do not need to be a member of North Olmsted Sportsman's Club to participate. Any young person old enough - and mature enough - to follow the rules and obey instructions, and big enough to safely handle a .22 rifle, is welcome. Our current shooters range in age from 10 to 18. Written parental permission is required - we'll provide the forms - and parents need to be present at the shoots. Also, it doesn't matter if your child has never fired - or even handled - a firearm before. We begin with a thorough introduction to safe firearm handling, and allow each member to develop their skills at their own pace. For more information: Contact the Junior Rifle Program Instructors at NOSC.