Youth Program

1st Sunday of every month - A responsible party will need to be present. Parents are always welcome to learn with their kids.

Every month, youth will engage in safe, structured, intentional activities related to firearms. Each session will share common themes with different topics. Through firearms-related activities, our instructors intend to foster a passion for developing marksmanship skills through safe, responsible, and proven measures that will lead to a lifetime of personal responsibility, social competence, and many other essential life skills.

2026 Topics

February – Marksmanship Games & Accuracy Challenges – Balloon targets, tic-tac-toe boards, ring-the-dot, timed accuracy drills.

March – Understanding Pistols: Parts, Function, and Maintenance – Hands-on with dummy guns, field-stripping demos, cleaning basics.

April – Sight Picture & Optics Exploration – Iron sights vs. red dots, how optics work, zeroing concepts (non-live-fire demos).

May – History of Pistols & Famous Design – timeline activities, design evolution.

June – Trigger Control Mastery – Dry-fire games, penny-on-the-front-sight challenge, smooth press practice.

July – Competition-Style Fun Shoot – Steel-style stages (scaled for youth), friendly scoring, team relays.

August – Cover and Concealment – Understanding the difference; movement

September – Situational Awareness & Responsible Decision-Making – Age-appropriate discussions on awareness, respect, and responsibility.

October – Internet Security – Focus on being safe on the internet.

November – Shotguns (20 gauge) – What are they, shooting clays, hunting.

December – End-of-Year Skills Showcase & Fun Awards Day – Mini-matches, accuracy medals, “most improved,” team challenges.

Expected outcomes of the TruFire Youth Program will range across many possibilities. Each participant will gain experience based on their monthly attendance, interaction with instructors and fellow participants, and their motivation to learn the concepts being taught each month. Here are some of the elements of positive youth development our instructors will implement during sessions while engaging with participants:

Express Care:

Show youth that they matter to the instructors. Our instructors are warm, encouraging, dependable, and someone the youth can trust. Believing in the youth by making them feel known and valued.

Challenge Growth:

Instructors will expect youth to live up to their potential. We will nudge them to improve. Youth will be held accountable for their actions. We will help them learn from mistakes and setbacks in a positive way.

Provide Support:

We want youth to learn independence and responsibility in life, not just with firearms. Instructors will empower participants to build confidence in themselves with attainable goals. By setting limits and goals, our instructors will help youth learn discipline and focus. They will be learning life skills that will extend beyond the range and learn to advocate for themselves in all areas of their lives.

Share Power:

Our instructors recognize the importance of youth having opportunities to become leaders. Participants will be included in decision-making and problem-solving situations to help them achieve goals relevant to the youth. Opportunities will be created intentionally that allow them to make their own decisions. This will not compromise safety but allow them the chance to think for themselves.

Expand Possibilities:

Our network of experts in various areas of interest will be brought in as guest speakers. This will build a framework for positive interactions and offer a means to accomplish many life goals. We will help guide and inspire participants to see the many possibilities for their future as they learn to make connections that broaden their world.

What To Bring:

• While it is best to learn with your own equipment, it is not necessary to purchase anything prior to the start of the class. We have a selection of training firearms and equipment available to families.