How a 14 year-old can start archery and shooting?

9 Responses to How a 14 year-old can start archery and shooting?

1. ::More?Reasons5:: says:

   February 9, 2009 at 3:37 pm

   Take a summer camp!
   I take a specific one for fencing, and a different one for wind surfing.
2. b says:

   February 11, 2009 at 10:07 am

   Check out a local hunting club or visit a gun store. They will help. Do an online search for your area.
3. Skippy The Wondertard says:

   February 13, 2009 at 7:41 am

   Ask your parents to get you a gun and then take you to a gun club or range.

   My son is 8 and my daughter is 6, both already have their own guns and shoot. My daughters is pink…lol
4. mikey says:

   February 15, 2009 at 10:53 pm

   “nothing succeeds like perseverance” ‘The only way I can tell you to start is to find someone to give you a few lessons, decide upon which type of bow you intend to become proficient with, a compound or long bow, and then get tackle that matches your build and body type, then shoot a hundred arrows a day for several weeks…go online, chances are there are indoor and outdoor ranges within a short distance of where you live…good luck and be safe.
5. akluis says:

   February 16, 2009 at 10:33 pm

   check out youth shooting programs such as through Boyscouts/Girlscouts or 4-H

   another option would be to contact ODCMP (civilian marksmanship program) they offer youth air rifle and youth firearms training at summer camps and hold competitive shoots

   From their website:

   PROGRAMS: For marksmanship training, competitions, National Matches, safety information and youth marksmanship.

   Email:

   The NRA also offers youth shooting programs
6. targetbutt says:

   February 18, 2009 at 11:43 pm

   PA, are you far away from Lancaster? Lancaster Archery is perhaps the largest archery store in the US, pay them a visit they’ll have a JOAD program no doubt. Failing that, head to and go under the JOAD page under Programs. See what’s available in your area. Good luck
7. archerdude says:

   February 21, 2009 at 6:48 am

   Some organizations to look into: ……………….. .National 4-H website (they have archery and firearms training – and they usually provide the bows and the firearms) . Links to the various 4-H groups in Pennsylvania …………………………… Society for Creative Anachronisms, Inc website (Activities include “Traditional” Archery, in a “Mediaeval” setting) ………… U.S. organization for Olympic Target Archery (No, you don’t have to do Olympic Archery, but it’s a good place to learn)

   There are other options, too — all you have to do is look for them.
8. rockyb says:

   February 24, 2009 at 3:52 am

   You can join your local 4H club they usually have a range and different competitions set up for kids.I just got my son who is 10 years old set up in 3-D Shoots there is usually one held every couple weeks a month.Go on line and search for 3-D Shoots.com They will give all the shoots in your area.They are a lot of fun even if your parents don’t shoot they will have fun going with you they are very inexpensive and a great way to get outdoors.Have fun and don’t be afraid to go to your local archery shops and ask questions.
9. frosted f says:

   February 27, 2009 at 9:39 am

   you have to take a safety class first you town should have one every year or a town near you