OUR MISSION: ATTRACT AND EDUCATE YOUNG TEXANS AGED 12-20 IN THE SHOOTING SPORTS.

• We focus on developing marksmanship excellence with the AR15 Target Rifle.
• Experienced adult instructors teach firearms safety and range procedures as a core requirement.
• Team members learn competitive sportsmanship values in a team setting.
• Second amendment rights and benefits are presented to all members.
• Competitive marksmanship skills are developed stressing the importance of dedicated practice.
• The importance of mental discipline and personal responsibility are demonstrated keys to success for team members.
• The value of teamwork and sharing of resources is practiced.
• Members have unforgettable experiences competing at local, state, and national levels.

OUR HISTORY

Informally organized Texas state teams have existed for over 40 years. These efforts have typically been sponsored by various local gun clubs with the ability to provide range access, equipment, and willing adult leaders. In many cases, junior shooters from these clubs collaborated to shoot in national competition under the banner of the Texas State Rifle Association with some impressive results.

The organization of a legal entity to manage these efforts was achieved with the April 2018 incorporation of “Texas Junior Rifle Team, Inc.” as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are sanctioned by the Texas State Rifle Association to compete as a TSRA entity.

MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION IS VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

AFFILIATED CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN THE NEW ORGANIZATION INCLUDE:

Northwest Texas Field and Stream (Wichita Falls)   – Coaches – Brian Davis, Robert Davis

Central Texas Rifle and Pistol (Waco)   – Coaches – Kevin Fisk, Clayton Rogers

Austin Rifle Club  – Coach – Walter Hoysa

Golden Triangle Gun Club (Beaumont)  – Coaches – Walter Haley, Mike Mann

Greenwood Gun Club (Brazoria County)  – Coaches – Royce Brown, Dan Ramsey

Note: Any Club wishing to become affiliated with the TXJRT should contact us at our e-mail managers@texasjuniorrifleteam.com

HOW IT WORKS

• Affiliated local clubs recruit and organize team members for their organization.
• Local training and practice is scheduled and managed by the local coaches, club members, and interested parents.
• Rifles, equipment, and ammunition is provided by the local club and team parents in most cases.
• Team members participate in competition matches throughout the year ranging from local club hosted to state and regional events.
• The local team manages and approves competitive scoring milestones and qualifications for establishment of national individual ratings and competitive levels.
• Each year, state team coaches conduct two practices and multiple qualification events involving shooter candidates for the US National Matches. Performance at these events and results from recent matches are used for selection of the members of the State Team representing Texas.
• State team leaders and other volunteers organize rosters, travel, schedules, match assignments, equipment, and expected cost planning.

OUR SUCCESSES

The Texas Junior Rifle Team are 2018 national champions winning the “Magnificent 7 Trophy awarded from the CMP Infantry Trophy Team competition.

Individual team members also received a variety of individual awards at the 2018 national matches.

FUNDING

Local team funding comes from participating competitor’s families, local club support, or donations from interested individuals and businesses.

Funding for State and National Championships is provided partially by Texas State Rifle Association (subject to funds availability), annual Team fundraising events, and donations from individuals, shooting clubs, and charitable foundations.