4-H SHOT GUN SAFETY CLUB SIGN UP

NEWS RELEASE
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE


The Wells County 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club will hold its first meeting Saturday,
April 17, 2 ñ 4 PM at the Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E., 400 N., Ossian.

Youth may become members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.

One of the requirements in the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club is the ability to physically handle a shot gun. The club will be using 12 and 20 gauge shot guns. The leaders with parents will determine if the youth can safely handle the weight and size of the gun.

The 4-H club has several shot guns for participants to use. Club members that wish to use their own shot guns will be required to have their shot guns safety checked by a licensed gunsmith and return a signed safety certificate to the 4-H Leaders before they will be allowed to use them. Safety certificates will be available at sign up.

Cost of the program is $35 which includes equipment, supplies, insurance, awards and refreshments at the Awards Event. Some partial scholarships are available. Check with leaders or the Extension Office..

The program is taught by 4-H certified instructors. Safety is the main focus of the program.

For more information about the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club, contact leaders Ryan Kline, 375-3865; James Painter, 639-6547; Jim Hunter, 824-2783; Fred Nash, 694-6736; Kevin Springer, 565-3323; Melvin Purvis, 765-728-5284 or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 824-6412.