| WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National 4-H Shooting Sports program has joined the +ONE® Movement, a national mentorship initiative led by NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, that encourages peer-to-peer mentorship in hunting and the shooting sports. By becoming an official +ONE Partner, National 4-H Shooting Sports stands alongside a growing coalition of organizations dedicated to introducing more people to safe and responsible participation in these activities.
The +ONE Movement is built on the principle that mentorship is the key to sustaining the future of hunting and recreational shooting. It encourages experienced hunters and target shooters to bring someone new along, helping them build confidence, skills and a lifelong passion for the outdoors. While individuals play a crucial role in mentoring their peers, +ONE Partners serve as the foundation for large-scale mentorship efforts, reaching hundreds of thousands of new participants each year.
As one of the most established youth shooting education programs in the country, National 4-H Shooting Sports provides hands-on instruction in firearm safety, archery and hunting ethics. Through a network of dedicated instructors and volunteers, the program fosters leadership, responsibility and a deep respect for conservation, ensuring that young people have meaningful opportunities to develop skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
“The National 4-H Shooting Sports program focuses on teaching youth safe and responsible firearm use, archery and hunting ethics, supported by caring adult leaders. With over 25,000 instructors reaching 400,000 youth annually, we are proud to be an official +ONE partner,” said Scott Stuhr, Program Coordinator, 4-H Shooting Sports. “This collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to mentorship and education, fostering a love for shooting sports, hunting and conservation that will last a lifetime.”
“To fuel shooting sports and hunting traditions, we all must put in the time to mentor and educate others on the range and in the field. National 4-H Shooting Sports allows community leaders to step up and play a role in advancing participation with youth and their families in a responsible way,” said Justin Morrissey, NSSF Director, Social Media and +ONE Liason. “Our +ONE partnership aims to expand outreach and participation to make more mentors and youth aware of the opportunities within 4-H Shooting Sports.”
Through this collaboration, National 4-H Shooting Sports and NSSF will work to expand outreach, engage more families and inspire individuals to invite someone new to the range or afield and pass down the traditions of safe, responsible firearm use.
For more information on how to get involved, visit LetsGoHunting.org and LetsGoShooting.org.
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About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org. |
