Square 1 Outdoors

Square1 Outdoors, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 2012 by Kevin Owens to promote outdoor activities for youth and families across Northeast Mississippi. Every volunteer—parents, veterans, emergency responders—donates their time. No one takes a salary. No professional fundraisers. Just people who shoot.

They operate two properties:

Sullivan Farms Recreational Shooting Area (Tupelo) - 200-yard rifle range with berms at 100 and 200 yards, steel targets, covered 50'×16' raised firing line - 50-yard rimfire rifle and bullseye handgun range (25 and 50-yard target lines, raised covered deck) - Four pistol bays to 35 yards with reactive and static steel targets - 5-Stand covered shotgun deck with manual throwers and Atlas AT250 trap machines (250-clay capacity) - Developing archery area with bag targets; crossbows allowed on rifle ranges - Trap range under development

Prentiss County Sportsman's Club (Booneville) - Indoor air gun and archery ranges (10m indoor, 50m outdoor target range) - 3D archery range with hanging bag targets for hunting bows and crossbows - Outdoor archery and shotgun shooting - Base camp for water safety and small craft paddling

Youth shooters get zero-cost range access during regular hours with adult supervision (age 18+). Youth organizations—Trail Life, 4-H, BSA troops, church groups—book ranges at no charge with volunteer pro-staff on hand.

Youth membership is free (no membership needed to shoot). Register once and parents get emailed about all club activities.

No tryouts. No fees for practice. Youth provide ammunition ($10/box, 2–4 boxes for events). Competitions cost $15–$45 depending on venue. Genesis bows available; 12-gauge and 20-gauge club shotguns provided.

Hosted at Prentiss County Sportsman's Club with BAI-certified instructors (Level 1, Level 2, and one Level 3 NTS Coach):

• •Explore Archery: Five objective-based lessons for ages 5–17. Fundamental safety, equipment, scoring, 11 steps of archery. Awards given as "Dog Tags" for each completed lesson.
• •Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD): Competitive track with USA Archery membership ($45/year; first year free for Explore Archery graduates). Access to state and national competitions. Skill pins, special recognition awards, insurance.
• •Recreational Archery: Club practice, 3D archery, local tournaments, 4H Archery, AIMS (Archery in Mississippi Schools) support.
• •Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings during school year (5–7pm). Year-round, weather permitting.

Certification courses (ages 10+) with safe gun-handling practicals but no live shooting. Online option available for ages 12+. Generally hosted in Lee and Prentiss counties. Register at mdwfp.com.

Family Membership: $240/year (or $20/month bank draft) - Up to two adult members - All children under 18 (with parent/guardian) - Extended family (grandchildren, nieces, nephews with youth membership forms) - Non-member guests allowed for a couple visits

• •Requirements:
• •Complete family membership application
• •Each adult completes "Adult Eligibility Affidavit"
• •At least one adult completes range safety orientation with pro-staff
• •Active military and emergency responder families: no dues, all other requirements apply

• •Contact: Range Master David Ramseyer at (662) 213-3956 or [email protected]

• •Closes at dark regardless of posted time.

Sullivan Farms (660 Mt Vernon Road, Tupelo) - From Barnes Crossing Mall area: west on West Barnes Crossing Rd (across from Walgreens), right on Mt Vernon Rd, 2.4 miles - From I-22 (HWY 78) Exit 82: northwest on West Barnes Crossing Rd, left on Mt Vernon Rd at traffic light, 2.4 miles

• •2024 Mississippi CMP 3-Position Air Rifle State Championship (March 23)
• •2024 NRA Youth 3-Position Sporter Air Rifle Championship (March 23)
• •2024 Spring Youth Trap League (March–May, no fees thanks to NRA Foundation, NWTF Mississippi, MDWFP, Midway USA Foundation)
• •NWTF JAKES Event (annual, October, ages 8–15, no fees, educational and shooting activities)
• •Tupelo Police Department Junior Police Academy support (handgun, rifle, first aid/CPR, hunter ed, boater ed)

NRA-affiliated shooting club. Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) affiliated for competitive rifle events.