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Key Leader
Rod Bergstrom
Assistant Key Leader
Jerry Clausen
News and Updates
Calendar
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Orientation Process
New Members
Members new to Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports must complete the orientation process by attending an Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom first, followed by one of the orientations for Muzzleloading second.
Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
–The Zoom links will be emailed to enrolled Shooting Sports members one week before each meeting date.
–Please log in a few minutes around 6:25 p.m.—we will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
–Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance during the meeting.
–We will alert discipline key leaders about who is ready for new member orientation or practices based on fulfilling the Zoom requirement.
Muzzleloading New Member Orientations (choose one)
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Clausen Ranch
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Clausen Ranch
Returning Member
All returning members are required to attend the mandatory Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom. (Returning members are defined as those who participated in practices for Muzzleloading during the previous year.)
Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom
Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
–The Zoom links will be emailed to enrolled Shooting Sports members one week before each meeting date.
–Please log in a few minutes around 6:25 p.m.—we will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.
–Members AND parents are required to attend, and we will be taking attendance during the meeting.
–We will alert discipline key leaders about who is ready for new member orientation or practices based on fulfilling the Zoom requirement.
Returning members who are adding Muzzleloading as a new discipline should attend a new member orientation date before attending Muzzleloading practices.
Practices
Practice Schedule
Practices are held on Sunday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. at the Jerry Clausen Ranch in Masonville. Be sure to check the calendar for specific dates.
Practice Location
Jerry Clausen Ranch
12425 North County Road 27
Loveland, CO 80538
Practice Information
Parents must stay at practice.
Everyone in attendance, not just members, must sign in and out of practices. This is how we make sure everyone is accounted for, and how we track your practice attendance.
No electronics on the shooting line.
Observe the 4-H Dress Code and safety/discipline rules as listed in the Larimer County 4-H Policies and Procedures.
Follow the 4-H Code of Conduct.
Communication
We will use Remind to send alerts about cancellations and other important communications.
•••Note: Muzzleloading has a new Remind code. Please sign up with the new code—the old code is being removed.•••
Text Messages – Sign up via Remind by texting @4HMUZZLC to 81010. Opt out of messages by replying unsubscribe @4HMUZZLC to the same number.
Email – Send an email to 4HMUZZLC@mail.remind.com. No subject is needed.
App – Available for your Android phone or iPhone. Choose “Join a class” and enter the class code @4HMUZZLC.
Please Note: Our Remind account will NOT allow members under the age of 13 to join.
Visit remind.com for details
Equipment
Important: Key Leader Input
Please consult the key leaders before purchasing equipment. They can offer specific advice before you make an investment.
For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 4/2024).
Required Equipment
Eye protection.
Ear protection.
Muzzleloader case.
Shooting bench.
Powder measure.
Optional Equipment
Dry box.
Lightweight gloves.
Classes and Equipment
Utility
Any rifle designed to be loaded by the muzzle. Patched round balls. Maximum 60 grains loose black powder, primer.
| Firearm/Ammunition | Course of Fire | Positions | Required Equipment | Optional Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | Any rifle designed to be loaded by the muzzle. Patched round balls. Maximum 60 grains loose black powder, primer. | 1 target page (5 shots), 1 bottles page (5 shots), swinging 4" gongs (5 shots). Juniors shoot at 25 yards. Seniors shoot at 50 yards. |
Standing. | Safety glasses, ear protection, muzzleloader case, shooting bench, powder measure. | Dry box, lightweight gloves. |
For full equipment descriptions and information, see the Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Rule Book (Revised 4/2024).
Safety
Eye protection is required.
Ear protection is required. (If sensitive, inner and outer hearing protection may be advisable.)
County shooting sports waiver must be completed with enrollment and before practices.
Follow all safety rules as listed in the Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures.
Anyone at the range can call a cease fire.
Muzzle control is important. Shooters can and will be pulled off the line for endangering themselves or other shooters, and incident reports will be filed with the Extension office.
All firearms must be cased and use a clear bore indicator (CBI).
Observe MAT:
Muzzle – pointed in a safe direction,
Action – open until done loading,
Trigger – finger off of the trigger until firing.
Competitions
County Shoot Requirements
Members compete in two age groups: Juniors = 4-H age 8–13, Seniors = 4-H age 14–18.
Register for the Shooting Sports project and Muzzleloading discipline by the March deadline.
Attend a minimum of 4 Larimer County practices.
Informational meetings, orientations, safety meetings, and workshops do NOT count as practices.
Members do NOT have to compete at the county shoot to complete the project.
County Shoot Information
Dates
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Location
Jerry Clausen Ranch
12425 North County Road 27
Loveland, CO 80538
Orion Scoring System
Larimer County Shooting Sports uses the Orion Scoring System for county competitions. This tool greatly streamlines both the scoring process and tabulation of results.
For Muzzleloading, standard scorecards are used to record scores and then scanned to be scored and totaled by the software. We have scorecards available for members to look over and use for practice, so you can become familiar and comfortable with them.
Click to view and download scorecards here:
Here is a quick example of how to mark the scorecards. Fill in the inside, smaller portion of the correct bubble.
If you make a mistake or need to change a score, DO NOT cross it out. Leave the original, incorrect bubble and fill in the larger, oval bubble for the correct score. Then initial next to the shot.
State Shoot
Place in the top 6 in your chosen classes at the county shoot.
Complete hunter safety and upload a picture of your hunter safety card to 4HOnline or email it to info@lc4hss.org before July 1.
Complete a project and record book, and earn at least a blue or red ribbon at the county fair.
Pay the state shoot registration fee ($20 per participant plus $5 per class, except shotgun which charges $15 per class).
State Shoot Information
Dates
Saturday, August 16, 2025 for Seniors
Sunday, August 17, 2025 for Juniors
Location
Pueblo West Sportsman’s Club
No street address
(Google Maps knows where this is, but click here to view a detailed map. It’s labeled as PWSA.)
Click here for the tentative schedule and additional information posted by Colorado 4-H.
On-site food sales or bring your own.
Pop-ups and chairs are helpful.
National Shoot Information
The 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships will be held June 22–27, 2025 in Grand Island, Nebraska at the Heartland Public Shooting Park. 4-H youth from across the country compete in compound archery, recurve archery, air rifle, air pistol, .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, and outdoor/hunting skills.
Colorado 4-H’s team members are determined based on standings at the 2024 Colorado 4-H State Shooting Sports Championships.
Click here to learn more about the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
Projects and Record Books
Visit the Projects page for information that applies to all Shooting Sports disciplines.