Jr Shooting Sports
Junior Shooting Sports is The American Legion's youth program across North Carolina, connecting young shooters with veteran mentors and competition opportunities. It's organized through 18 American Legion posts spanning the state—from Asheville to Wilmington—all running under the same standards and ...
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Junior Shooting Sports is The American Legion's youth program across North Carolina, connecting young shooters with veteran mentors and competition opportunities. It's organized through 18 American Legion posts spanning the state—from Asheville to Wilmington—all running under the same standards and framework.
The program operates through local American Legion posts, each fielding junior shooting teams. Young competitors train in marksmanship fundamentals and then advance to regional and state-level competitions. The NC State Championship is held annually (2025 event scheduled for March 22), drawing competitors from posts across the state.
| Region | Posts |
|---|---|
| Piedmont | Cary 67, Fuquay-Varina 116, Taylorsville 170, Troutman 401 |
| Western | Hickory 48, Marion 56, Forest City 74, Shelby 82, Asheville 70, Hayesville 532 |
| Eastern | Lenoir 29, Kinston 43, Morehead City 46, Leland 68, Wilmington 545, Spring Lake 230 |
| Central | Haw River 427, New Salem 440, Lewisville 522, St James 543 |
Leadership: The Junior Shooting Sports Committee is chaired by Bobby Richardson ([email protected]), with a volunteer committee overseeing all state programs and competitions.
This isn't just a club—it's embedded in The American Legion's broader mission of veteran service and youth development. Instructors and organizers are American Legion members, many of them veterans. The program emphasizes discipline, safety, and marksmanship fundamentals alongside competitive shooting.
The National Junior Shooting Sports Site provides additional resources and rules, keeping all state programs aligned with national standards.
Interest in joining? Contact your local American Legion post directly. Many posts field junior teams but may not actively recruit—reaching out is the first step. Background checks are required for participation.
State Headquarters:
The American Legion Department of North Carolina 2940 Falstaff Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 (919) 832-7506
For links to individual post websites and local contacts, check the official Junior Shooting Sports page or contact the Department directly.
Fire Restrictions Active
Check current conditions before visiting. Smoking and open flames may be prohibited.
Safety Information
- •Check current conditions before visiting
- •Follow all posted safety guidelines
- •Respect other shooters and maintain safe distances
Restrictions
- •Youth participation (age requirements vary)
- •Must participate through American Legion Post affiliation
- •Supervision and safety certification required
- •Adherence to American Legion rules and regulations
- •Valid background check required per program standards
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