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Could you please tell me if there are any competitions for 12-14 year olds using airsoft guns. They have been trained in gun safety . We live in Dallas Texas. Thanks so much for any info you have.
Fran
Hi Fran.
I am not familiar with local events in Texas but I am sure there are several options for your children to participate. Here are a number of contacts that you should try (NRA, Boyscouts, local firearms dealers). Just give any of them a call and tell them what you are looking for and chances are that they will know of specific events or be able to refer you to someone that does.
NRA Airgun program (call for an event listing):
http://www.nrahq.org/compete/airgun.asp
NRA Training, Competition, Events, etc: http://www.nrahq.org/compete/index.asp
NRA Classes in Texas:
http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/find.asp?State=TX&Type=
Boyscout Locator:
http://www.scouting.org/councils
Boyscouts in Texas:
http://www.circle10.org
Firearms Dealer Locator (lookup by State):
http://www.gunbroker.com/User/DealerNetwork.asp
4H Clubs:
http://www.4husa.org/
You can also try the local or state police since they might know of some good gun clubs or ranges in the area which sponsor similar events.
Hope this helps.
Bob
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| Comment | Bob H was very prompt in answer to my question. He very kindly gave me some websites to go to so that I could find some competetions for my grandchildren to enter. Thanks again Bob Fran Grandmother of 9 | ||
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