FREE YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Tusco Rifle Club has been in Tuscarawas county since 1936 and has a rich history of championship shooters as well as a great reputation for providing opportunities for the area youth and women shooters. These programs are funded through the ODNR Division of Wildlife, as well as our membership to provide safe education of firearms and an introduction to the great sport of recreational shooting. 

KIDS ON TARGET

The Kids on Target Clinic at Tusco Rifle Club is an entry level clinic to offer kids age 10-16 an opportunity to experience the safe use of firearms under the direct supervision of an adult. Participants will be instructed on the safe and practical rules of handling, caring for, storing and shooting firearms.

This clinic is staffed by volunteers who are members of Tusco Rifle Club. As an effort to promote the safe and exciting sport of shooting, we offer the youth events at no charge to the kids or parents.

All equipment will be provided for and safety meeting begins at 9 a.m.  Ranges will include 22LR, shotgun & 3D archery.  Lunch is included.

This year's clinics will be June 15, 2013 and August 17, 2013. 

BOY SCOUT SHOOT

This year Tusco Rifle Club will host it's 6th. annual Boy Scout shoot Saturday, April 20, 2013.

All area Scouts are invited to come camp for the weekend and earn Merit for shotgun and rifle as well as experience the thrill and fun of different types of shooting sports.

Scouts are welcome to camp at Tusco for the weekend or just attend the shoot on Saturday. All participants need to be at Tusco beginning at 8:30 am for registration followed by opening welcome and safety meeting. Ranges will open at 9 am with Certified NRA or BSA instructors and range safety officers. Stations will be ran in a progressive format with all ranges closing from noon till 1 pm. Lunch will be served in main club house and provided by Tusco Youth events committee.

Scouts will have time to complete the shooting portion of the merit requirements, however the book work portion must be completed by the individual Troops ahead of time.

All participating Scouts are asked to give a $5 dollar donation to the Kids on Target program of Tusco Rifle club for the continuing education and works of the Kids On Target program.

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

Tusco Rifle club hosts two Hunter Safety courses each year in the upper kitchen on the hill. These classes are open to youth and any adult hunter needing certification of completion. This is required to hunt outside of Ohio. The courses cover the basic laws and safety in the field over three evenings.

These courses are offered this year in July 23, 24, 25, 2013 and September 24, 25, 26, 2013 starting at 6 - 9 pm. Contact Kevin Fruchey 330-878-5002. Also register at ODNR.

FIRST STEPS PISTOL COURSE

Kids on Target committee is offering an entry level course to teach young adults safe handling of a pistol. This includes NRA certified instruction, safe handling of the pistols, cleaning and caring of the pistols and some target shooting to teach them the basics.

This course is for ages 14-18 and can only hold up to 8 youths, so pre-registration is a must. This course is only available by appointment.

Please direct questions and preregister with Gary Smith at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

or by calling 330-897-2804 evenings, 330-204-6702 days.