Exciting News for Youth Shooting Sports Enthusiasts - Firearms Guide

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) governs the Progressive Position Pistol (PPP) Program, a competitive shooting sports platform for youth athletes. This isn't a gun store or range—it's an organizational body that structures competition and connects young shooters to higher levels of play.

• •National-level pistol competitions for high school athletes
• •Collegiate recruiting platform and exposure events
• •Pathway to Junior and National Team selection
• •Olympic development opportunities through partnerships with USA Shooting and the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)

2025 Progressive Position Pistol Junior National Event August 1–3, 2025 | Missouri Marksmanship Education Center, Columbia, MO

This is where graduating seniors and rising stars compete in front of collegiate coaches. It's a feeder program that bridges high school shooting sports to college and national team competition.

• •2025 PPP Rule Book available for download
• •Partnership with USA Shooting, CMP, and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP)
• •Newsletter signup for competition updates and news

If you're a young shooter looking for competitive opportunities beyond your local range, SSSF structures the path forward.