The "Dirty Dozen" is all Wet

The members of the "Dirty Dozen" 4-H Shooting Sports Club met at the range today for their monthly meeting. Club members started working from ground level, learning how to balance their rifles and adjust their sites to hit the target. After a little practice club members took on their mothers, and 4-H Agent.

The ladies got a quick lesson, and for those who had never shot a rifle before it was a unique experience. The ladies hit the deck and took aim with a fairly decent showing. However after a practice round the youth claimed the win in this impromptu shooting competition. Not to worry the ladies will be ready for round two.

After the fun of competition the youth went back to the firing line to get a little green and wet. The club recycled some plastic water bottles that their club leader filled with 4-H green water. The bottles were hung from the target cables with twine and the challenge was on. As the youth aimed for the bottles to hit and empty them, the club leader aimed for the string to see if he could drop the bottle and let it explode on impact. At the end of the competition all the bottles were empty and the youth were amazed by the impact the bullets had on the bottles they were aiming at.

The next "Dirty Dozen" meeting will be July 10. For more information about this club please contact Shea Ann DeJarnette at Shea_Ann_DeJarnette@ncsu.edu.