Family friendly programs??

[fatmatt1981]

I've been wanting to get more into my shooting hobby, after many years of neglecting it....but I'm wanting my family to get involved with me also.
I'm wanting to know if you guys could suggest something for the family that's more "organized" etc....especially for my kids.
I emailed the NRA regarding the Eddie Eagle program for kids, and they referred me to the Columbus police dept.....that'd be great but I was kind of wanting a more of a grass roots program etc.
Any thoughts??
Just hopping in my mini van for a range day is fine....but something more formal would be great IMHO.....I've heard from people that somehow people organize shooting with the whole family somewhere, with picnics etc.
I think my kids would be thrilled to death if we showed up at a place with a bunch of kids and parents for a day of shooting, but with some kind of formal supervision would be nice and fun I think.
Thanks!!

 

[fire259]

I don't know about the area that you are in, but Johnson County 4-H has a shooting sports program. I personally don't have any information about it other than it exists

 

[JohnE]

You might look into Appleseed. I'm not into it yet but from what I see it would be s good place for family to do some shooting together and to learn allot of the basics. They are a site supporter also.

 

[esrice]

I'm wanting to know if you guys could suggest something for the family that's more "organized" etc....especially for my kids.

The Appleseed program is just what you're looking for.

Appleseed - INGunOwners

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https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/appleseed/28274-the_appleseed_project_our_mission.html

 

[Coach]

steel challenge matches can be good for kids as well. .22's and little to no movement.
Welcome to USPSA.org - Home of the United States Practical Shooting Association and look for steel challenge.

 

[6birds]

Have you talked to the DNR guys at Crosley FWA?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Appleseed and 4-H shooting sports are both great for kids. There is an Appleseed link on the main page, in the Support our Sponsors section, right above the classified ads.

 

[IndianaGTI]

Definitely APPLESEED. I have taken my family. Good clean shooting instruction with a history lesson. You can't beat it. Should be a required as part of PE class for high schoolers with a test afterward.

 

[fatmatt1981]

I've heard of the Appleseed program from a buddy of mine at work, but never thought anything about it.
Idk if my kids would like it or not...I'd say they would

 

[Cowpoke .44]

The Hamilton County 4-H shooting sports program is good for families. I spent 10 years as a 4-Her in the program. Now I help out as an instructor. The kids learn a lot and have a great time doing it! Parents are encouraged to come and participate as well. That is just our county. I would guess others are good also.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Here some of the dates for the 2011 Indiana Appleseed shoots.

Month of March 2011
Rochester, IN - Mar 19-20
Nashville, IN - Mar 26-27
Evansville, IN - Mar 26-27
Month of April 2011
Rochester, IN - Apr 2-3
Bedford, IN - Apr 16-17
Cloverdale, IN - Apr 16-17
Wabash, IN - Apr 16-17
Indianapolis 1 Day, IN - Apr 16
Atlanta, IN - Apr 16-17
Month of May 2011
Cloverdale One Day, IN - May 7
Evansville, IN - May 28-29
Month of June 2011
Atlanta, IN - Jun 4-5
Bedford, IN - Jun 11-12
Month of July 2011
Nashville, IN - Jul 9-10
Evansville, IN - Jul 16-17
Cloverdale, IN - Jul 23-24

For more information, visit the website at Project Appleseed Home or the Appleseed link in the Support our Sponsors section, right above the classified ads.