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The Oregon State Shooting Association (OSSA) serves as Oregon's central resource for competitive shooting sports, firearms safety, and shooting club coordination. Working in partnership with the Oregon Association of Shooting Ranges (OASR), OSSA connects over 80 member ranges and clubs across Oregon—from the coast to the Blue Mountains.

OSSA sanctions state championships and matches across six primary shooting sports:

• •Handgun – Bullseye competition (22, centerfire, 45 Cal), international Olympic-style, silhouette, and practical pistol. Director: Craig Griswold
• •Highpower Rifle – Long-range precision rifle competition
• •Smallbore & Air Rifle – .22 caliber and air rifle disciplines
• •Cowboy – Traditional lever-action and revolver shooting
• •Muzzleloader – Historic firearms competition
• •Youth Programs – Junior shooters and young athlete development

The National Bullseye Championships are held annually at Camp Perry, Ohio, with Oregon shooters regularly competing. OSSA also maintains a State Distinguished Awards program recognizing top competitors.

OSSA has launched a comprehensive Safety and Wellness program in partnership with the Oregon Firearms Safety Coalition (OFSC). Key initiatives include:

Three Core Goals:

1. Deploy "Safety-Wellness Information Kiosks" in 80% of member clubs with posters, brochures, and educational materials 2. Establish ongoing child safety/education classes in 80% of clubs, training twice the current membership for community outreach 3. Implement New Member Orientation suicide prevention training with videos and presentations

Resources Provided to Clubs: - NSSF/AFSP suicide prevention brochures (free, shipping only) - Suicide hotline wallet cards in English and Spanish - Professional suicide prevention videos - QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training—described as "CPR for suicide risk" - Child safety educational materials and "popcorn and movie night" program templates

OSSA/OASR represents 80+ shooting clubs and ranges throughout Oregon, including:

OARS assists member ranges with range design, membership management, safety protocols, and environmental stewardship—Oregon leads the nation on environmental practices at shooting ranges.

OSSA actively engages Oregon legislature on 2nd Amendment rights and firearms policy. The organization maintains detailed position statements on measures affecting shooting sports and gun owners, advocating for constitutional rights while supporting effective public safety measures including:

• •NICS background check system improvements
• •Extreme Protection ("Red Flag") laws with due process
• •Swift penalties for unlawful firearm possession
• •Suicide prevention through legal firearms transfer amendments

• •For Shooters: Find your local OSSA/OASR member club using the online directory. Clubs offer everything from casual weekend shooting to state championship competition.

• •For Clubs: Join OSSA's Safety-Wellness initiative by setting up information kiosks, hosting child safety events, scheduling QPR training, and connecting with other clubs driving safety education across Oregon.

OSSA represents Oregon's commitment to safe, legal, and responsible shooting sports—connecting thousands of hunters, competitors, and firearms enthusiasts across the state.

OSSA operates through volunteer state directors overseeing each competitive discipline. Kerry Spurgin serves as President, leading the organization's Safety-Wellness partnership with OFSC and OASR.