FIREARM SAFETY INITIATIVES

McDowell Parks and Recreation along with the McDowell Shooting Range are proud to offer the youth initiative "Train up a Child". This new initiative will be a 1 - day event from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The program is available for children ages 12 to 17. The clinic is free of charge!

Train up a Child has a three-part mission

1. To improve the overall level of basic firearms safety by teaching participants the NRA's nationally recognized safety principals;

   - ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

   - ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

   - ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use 

2. To teach participants how the safe handling of firearms can result in a lifetime of enjoyable recreational experiences.

3. To instruct participants to recognize that firearms are tools and not toys. This notion will serve to teach participants that like any tool, firearms are to be respected, properly stored, cared for and used only during appropriate times.

*SIGN UP INFORMATION*

You can sign your child up for the clinic at the Shooting Range Office. Registration for the event must be in person and completed in full to reserve your child's spot. Clinics may be limited and spots are given on a first come basis.

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McDowell Parks and Recreation along with the McDowell Shooting Range are proud to offer the initiative "NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN". Investing in your education with our firearm safety and familiarization clinic is an investment in the safety of yourself and those around you. Join us in creating a community of responsible gun owners committed to making safety a top priority! This initiative is 1-Day firearm safety and familiarization clinic available to adults 18 and older free of charge!

*SIGN UP INFORMATION*

You can sign yourself up for the clinic at the Shooting Range Office.  Registration for the event must be in person and completed in full to reserve your spot. 

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES ON 2025 DATES!