Gun, archery safety slated at Sportsfest

VIENNA

The Trumbull County 4-H Shooting Sports Pioneers Club will host a free NRA Youth Sportsfest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21, at the Fish & Game Club of Vienna on state Route 193 across from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.

The event will teach basic gun and archery safety by providing hands-on experience and also provide an enjoyable learning experience to all youth ages 9 to 18.

Participants will have the opportunity to safely shoot .22 rifle, .22 pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, and archery equipment with adult supervision. Youth and their parents will receive a gun-safety lesson taught by a certified Instructor before the shooting events. A picnic lunch will be provided.

Pre-registration before Sept. 15 is required at 330-898-4486 or email at larrybeard@aol.com. Parents must sign a release. No guns owned by the participants are allowed.