Junior Shooting Sports Championship

The American Legion 3-Position Junior Air Rifle Championship in Hillsdale, Mich., will be held July 17-20. The top 15 youth marksmen in both the precision and sporter category will compete by shooting a .177 caliber air rifle in three positions: prone, standing and kneeling. The top eight shooters in both categories will be finalized July 19 and advance to the championship round the morning of July 20. One competitor will win the championship title in each category, along with a $5,000 college scholarship provided by The American Legion and the Sons of The American Legion. A $1,000 scholarship, provided by the American Legion Auxiliary, will be awarded to the second-place finisher in each category. Learn how to participate in the Legion's Shooting Sports program.