Youth & Leader Education in Shooting Sports. Youth learn safe and responsible use of firearms & archery, the principles and ethics of hunting. Support of caring adults leaders provide youth opportunities to develop life skills, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) self-worth and conservation ethics. Active in 47 states reaching nearly 1/2 million youth, & over 20,000 adult volunteer instructors. 4-H Shooting is operated through Land Grant Universities. Program depends on the support of donations and support from private industry through various Sponsorship Levels. 4-H is a 501 c3. (less)