Youth Programs

Texas State Rifle Association

Youth Shooting Sports

Supporting the next generation through shooting sports, firearm safety, education, competition, scholarships, and responsible firearms ownership.

Building the Future

Opportunities for Young Texans

Part of TSRA's mission is to support junior programs, shooting competition, and hunter education throughout Texas.

Texas offers young people an incredible variety of opportunities to get involved in shooting sports. Whether they are beginners, intermediate competitors, or advanced athletes, youth can participate in programs ranging from local clubs to Olympic-style shooting sports.

TSRA works with organizations across Texas to support youth competitions, coach training, equipment grants, scholarships, firearm safety education, and other programs that help young shooters develop skills, responsibility, confidence, and lifelong friendships.

Families are an important part of that mission. A TSRA family membership is a great way to stay involved, support youth programs, and help carry Texas shooting traditions into the next generation.
Learn • Compete • Grow

How Youth Can Get Involved

Safety & Education

Youth programs help teach responsible firearm handling, hunter education, marksmanship fundamentals, and safe participation in the shooting sports.

Competition

Young shooters can participate in recreational and competitive programs at the local, state, national, and even Olympic level.

Coaches & Volunteers

TSRA also supports the adults who make youth programs possible through coach training, seminars, and educational opportunities.

Working Together

Organizations We Support & Work With

TSRA works alongside organizations that provide youth education, shooting sports, conservation, and competitive opportunities.

Texas Parks & Wildlife
4-H Shooting Sports
FFA
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation
Scouting America
Association of College Unions International
Dallas Safari Club
Texas Dove Hunters Association
Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation
NRA Training & Development
NRA Competitive Shooting Sports

Help Support Youth Shooting Sports

Youth programs depend on dedicated coaches, volunteers, families, clubs, and organizations across Texas. If you are interested in volunteering, coaching, supporting a youth program, or learning how to get involved, TSRA can help connect you with available opportunities.

Have Questions?

Hannah Muegge
Junior Programs Director
juniorprograms@tsra.com