Acquisition, Custody, and Storage of Firearms Used in 4-H Shooting Sports Programs

Authors

David J. White, Oregon State UniversityFollow
Jedediah D. Smith, Oregon State UniversityFollow

Volume

52

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.52.05.05

Abstract

Shooting sports has been a 4-H program offering since the 1930's. Tragic events related to the use of firearms as weapons have caused public and private entities to evaluate and consider the appropriateness of youth access to and usage of firearms. 4-H educators have the primary responsibility for managing the risk associated with shooting sports programs. All 4-H educators should follow protocols for the acquisition, custody, and storage of firearms. In Oregon, 4-H educators and volunteers must follow an Oregon-centric risk management plan. This Tools of the Trade article focuses on Oregon's precautionary system used to administer its 4-H Shooting Sports Program.

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Recommended Citation

White, D. J., & Smith, J. D. (2014). Acquisition, Custody, and Storage of Firearms Used in 4-H Shooting Sports Programs. The Journal of Extension, 52(5), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.05.05