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Youth exhibitors at Fayette County Free Fair stress gun safety in shooting‑sports projects
Summary
Young shooting‑sports participants displayed targets and explained safety rules—keeping fingers off triggers and being aware of what is behind the target—while showcasing archery, rifle and shotgun projects.
Several young exhibitors described shooting‑sports entries including archery, rifle, handgun and shotgun. One participant emphasized safety as the foremost priority: "The biggest thing about gun safety is, like, where to always know what's behind you when you're shooting," the youth said.
The students described building age‑appropriate targets and equipment—one exhibitor said they made a clay bird stand scaled for younger shooters—and noted that safety posters and instruction accompany many of the shooting sports projects. Organizers and older participants said the projects teach responsibility and marksmanship as well as safe handling practices.
Interviewed exhibitors ranged from beginners to multi‑year participants; they recommended starting with small projects and progressing as skills and safety knowledge grow.
