The 2026 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, being held at Grand Lake, Nebraska, began on Monday, June 22nd. Going for a 3rd consecutive national championship will be Team Louisiana. Featured on the team are Nathan Pierce, Gavin Garner, Avery Dark, Rainey Gregory from Jackson Parish, along with coaches Bob Davis and Heath Hall.

The Shooting Sports Competition started on Tuesday, June 22nd and will run through Thursday, June 24th in Small Bore Rifle – NRA 3-Position, Small Bore Pistol – Camp Perry Round (modified), Air Pistol – Slow Fire Bullseye, Air Rifle – NRA Air Rifle Silhouette, Archery Compound – 3-D, Archery Recurve – 3-D, Muzzleloading – Silhouettes, Hunting – Rifle & Decision Making & Compass Course, and Shotgun -Trap.

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