about us

Bexar County 4-H Fishing and Shooting Sports is chartered 4-H club that uses firearms training to promote leadership and youth development.

We exemplify the 4-H "learn by doing" approach by offering hands-on training with various firearms under the guidance of certified coaches. Through practices and competitions, members are encouraged to develop good sportsmanship, maintain positive attitudes, and always strive to better their best.

The club was started by Jennie Dietrich and family in August of 2007. Upon moving to San Antonio, Jennie was unable to find a 4-H Shooting Sports club that offered everything she was looking for. She enlisted the help of her parents and her two sisters and chartered a new club that would offer a wider range of shooting sports opportunities.

Previously, Jennie was an active member in the Austin shooting sports community. When hosting the Texas 4-H Rifle and Pistol Championships at Austin Rifle Club, she was disturbed by the lack of participants from Travis, Williamson, Hays or Bexar Counties. Jennie began working closely with Dr. Ron Howard, then 4-H Shooting Sports Director, to establish a club for the youth of Travis County. In their inaugural year, the Travis County club grew from 8 to 30 members and sent 4 members to the Texas 4-H Rifle and Pistol Championships.

OVERVIEW

4H is:
4-H is a national youth development organization focused on leadership, citizenship, and life skills. In 4-H kids "Learn by Doing" through participation in projects covering a variety of interests including agriculture, photography, science and technology, public speaking, food and nutrition, shooting sports, and much more!
Membership:
We welcome any child residing in Bexar County, age 8 and in the 3rd grade through graduation. Adults are encouraged to join as volunteers!
Safety:
4-H Shooting Sports has an exemplary safety record. All members receive safety instruction at each practice, covering muzzle and trigger discipline. Firearms are stored and transported separatly from ammunition. Firearms are maintained in an "open and empty" condition until shooter is ready to fire. All participants and spectators are required to wear eye and ear protection.