Since 2004, the Scholastic Clay Target Program has been one of the leading drivers in pushing youths from across the country into competitive shooting sports.
Junior shooting clubs have begun to grow in popularity, and organizations like SCTP are working to make the process as inexpensive and uncomplicated as possible for both interested students and (possibly) concerned parents.
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