Getting into marksmanship

[ckgarside]

Hey guys, Im 16 and I am interested in getting into marksmanship/ target shooting as a hobby. I would really appreciate it if anyone would be able to point me in the right direction(Whats clubs to contact, what ranges are good to go to, etc.) I am in Topanga, CA and want to know if there is anything local (30mi) that is worth looking into.

[Whiterabbit]

decide what kinda target shooting you want to get into. pistol bullseye? silhouette? rifles: standing offhand? prone/field, target rifle? Blackpowder? Iron sights or scope?

If you have the ability, the club to look for is all of them. See what you like, and plan accordingly.

me, I like black powder rifle. Standing off hand, 25-50 yards, iron sights, patched round ball. Not so great for the person who likes scopes and 600 yards.

[Jason95357]

Check out the Appleseed Project. Cheapest way to get going and you don't even need to own a rifle.

[highpower790]

Look into highpower rifle competition and become a C.A. Grizzlie.The Grizzlies are juniors ranging in age from 14-20,www.teamgrizzlies.org

[Hunter47]

ckgarside, what area to you live in CA. If you live in the Bay area or Sac there are a lot of amazing places that will welcome a first time shooter and some will even supply the rifle and ammo (you pay for the ammo) so you can shoot a match.

[ckgarside]

Sadly, I dont live near the bay. I'm in Los Angeles near woodland hills. I have looked into the applesead project and I am considering signing up for a course, but I'm sure there must be some other groups in my area that I don't know about yet.

[highpower790]

What has your interest,rifle or pistol?There is a socal chapter of the C.A. Grizzlies if rifle is what you want.