Gem City Junior Rifle team Information

for 2026 season

Mission Statement:  "Firearm Safety though Education"

All first time shooters in this program are required to attend the NRA F.I.R.S.T Rifle Course. The next class is January 12th Registrations is January 5th

NRA FIRST Steps Rifle is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation to the sport of shooting and introduction in to Firearms.

This course is four (4) hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot a specific rifle action of a .22 caliber rifle. The cost for this course is $15.00

Registration form for the class is here

Upon completion of this course the new shooter will be eligible to continue the season.

The 2026 Season Begins Monday January 5th. Registration and Safety Breifing for returning shooters is from 5-8 PM. Use the above link for the registratin form.

Early registration date for the 2026 season is coming soon.

Any question or other info please contact any of the following:

 Mark Hess 814-566-6725, Bill Matrogran 814-440-7331, Joe Paradisi 814-873-6048, Doug Staaf 814-449-9672, James Wright 814-790-3994

Photos can be viewed here!!