From the Boy Scouts of America, deer hunting, target practice and even airsoft guns, shooting sports is enjoyed and loved by people of all ages and demographics. Its activities reach every style and taste ever conceived.

For some, nothing replaces the raw power of an 8-gauge shot gun’s recoil while firing on those airborne clay. Tagging each skeet in a row makes you feel like you’ve conquered climbing Everest.

How experienced are you? Before purchasing an immensely high-power rifle, get adequately trained on gun safety first. Take a program or class so you can avoid injury and thoroughly delight in your shooting sport of choice.

Why not take it to the next level with the ultimate test. Step up your game with competition shooting events. You’ll be under the judge’s microscope, evaluating your speed, accuracy, and precision. Time to show them those youth shooting programs paid off.

The list of local shooting Sports businesses in Okeechobee at the top of the page can provide more information of opportunities to compete.

Firing from a fixed stance at a specified area or object that is either stationary or moving. Examples of stationary targets are bullseyes. Examples of moving targets are clay, skeet, and running deer.

Named after its founder George Farquharson, a shooting competition using any scoped caliber rifle up to .388 shooting at distances from 300m to 1200m. The competitor lies down on their stomach with the gun secured with a sandbag and bipod.

Precision Rifle Series are competitions divided into classifications of skill level and performance. Rifle shooters perform in daily matches to score the highest points to advance to regional finals.

It should be easy to handle and maintain with reasonable durability and accuracy. A .22 caliber rifle should be the go-to for any newbie which allows them to learn the basics.

Precision rifles must be high power with elite craftsmanship so the shooter can optimize the bullet’s point of entry. Usually, precision rifles are expensive, commonly having bolt action firing.

This is a fascinating, complex debate. From my perspective, tactical rifles weigh a significant amount more and won’t be comfortable carrying around the bush all day long on a hunt.

Shooting at a target with a small hand-sized gun using correct shooting posture and position. It goes beyond a ‘good eye’ and a ‘steady hand.’ With placement of each body part during the shot and follow-through after the blast.

Find a shooting program you like and learn their rules inside-out. Get the right supplies for the events and contact the program email or phone number to begin the process.

Includes 15 different sporting events including rifle, pistol & shotgun comprise six-men events, six-woman events, and three mixed events.

Looking to improve your skills, learn a new sport or just relax? Try shooting. There is nothing better than a day or even a weekend of meeting with friends and testing your skills. The shooting sport locations in Okeechobee offer a variety ranges and other amenities.