The Junior Rifle Team accepts shooters from ages 12-18. This rifle team studies and teaches the three-position shooting stances. The three stances consist of Standing, Kneeling, and Prone. Shooters use target .22 rifles. We do provide rifles and ammo to shooters if needed. Instructors work one-on-one with each shooter on all basic principles no matter if they have never experienced this type of level of shooting.  If you have any questions about this program please feel free to CALL instructor - STEVE STONER at 315-868-5188.

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The end of the year JUNIOR RIFLE GAMES, this year were held on August 20th or 21st and start at 9am.  Shooters had to be pre-register and have attended a minimum of 6 weeks of Junior Rifle to qualify for any awards and participate in the games.  This year was a great success with 50 young boys and girls involved in the program.  At this time we already have eight new shooters signed up.  So if you have interest don't wait - SIGN UP NOW !

Rules and Regulations

Rules: The following Rules apply to all those present whether parent or attendee.

1) You will receive one (1) warning - if spoken to again you will be asked to leave the program, with no refund.  This also applies to any misuse or improper behavior of the fire arms.

2) Age limitations: 12 to 18, any 10 or 11 year olds present MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, and must follow all the same regulations, rules and safety of the children/attendee, both in the clubhouse and the range.

3) All guns must be taken into the range upon arrival and placed in the gun rack or on the table provided, unless a round is already in progress, they should then be placed on the table near the closed door.  DO NOT PLAY WITH OR TOUCH ANY FIREARM until instructed by the range safety officer.  NEVER TOUCH OR USE ANYONE ELSES FIREARM UNLESS PERMISSION IS GRANTED.

4)  Absolutely  NO fooling / horsing around - in and or around the club house or range.

5)  No one other than a parent/guardian/Jr. rifle member is allowed in the range.

6)  Jr. rifle members must follow all posted range rules and verbal commands given by the instructors.

7)  Absolutely NO talking upon entering the range - if you have a question please raise your hand.

8)  Upon completion of your round please wait patiently for other members to complete their rounds.

9)  Please stay inside the club house, unless parents are present for safety and accountability reasons.

10)  SAFETY: Please wash your hands after your rounds are completed and before you eat anything,  as there is a high lead level associated with ammunition.

11)  REQUIREMENTS: Ear and eye protection must be worn upon entering the range. * If you don't have your own it will be provided for you at no extra cost.

12)  PERMISSION SLIPS: We require parent/guardian of underage members to sign a permission slip, media release, rules and regulations sheet for each child attending Jr. rifle.

13)  Cost: This year due to the overwhelming response of the program there is going to be a few changes.  A fee of $25 whichwill cover all 18 weeks is going to be required up front, and is non-refundable.

14)  Attendees must not miss three (3) consecutive weeks without a legal excuse as they will forfeit their spot with no refund.

15)  With more than 50 kids interested in Jr. Rifle, a waiting list will be created.

16)  Once again we have decided to apply some rules and regulations leading up to and attending the year end games.  There are eighteen (18) weeks of Jr. Rifle.  In order to attend the year end games you must attend at least 6 out of the 18 weeks to qualify.  We will run every Tuesday from 6-8 pm.  The year end games scheduled for either August 20th or the 21st from 9 am until done.  We will require a pre-registration for the year end games.  Late entries will not be allowed to shoot in the games unless prior arrangements are made.

17)  We don't require this but the Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club is sponsoring Jr. Rifle and offer Hunter's Education Program and numerous other events.  We recommend if you're not members that you consider becoming members of the the club.  Family memberships are $50 a year.  This gives you use of the range indoors/outdoors as well as fishing in the club pond.

18) We are also sponsored by Cpl Michael Mayne's family.  Michael heroically gave his life for this country.  He was an active member of the Fish and Game Club and went through the Jr. Rifle Program.  Please take the time to thank Lee and Cathy Mayne for all their support.

19)  As always we are looking forward to instructing your child/children and another fun filled year of Jr. Rifle.  The instructor's this year will be Colette Dunham, Steve Stoner and Eric Joyce.  Please take time to thank them for their time and effort on behalf of your child/children.

20)  If you have any questions feel free to contact me (Colette Dunham) at (607) 965-2199 or cdunham@bffgc.com.