The NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award recognizes NRA Junior Members who take an active part in the shooting sports through individual participation and educational pursuits. By meeting the requirements to be eligible for the award, youths gain a greater sense of responsibility and an appreciation for the variety of shooting sports opportunities available.

REQUIREMENTS:

All NRA Junior Members (or NRA Regular or Life Members under age 18) are eligible to receive the award once they have completed five core requirements and five elective requirements.

Core Requirements (All Required)

• Be a current and valid NRA Junior Member or NRA Regular or Life Member under age 18

• Be a current member of an NRA affiliated state association or club

• Attend and complete one NRA Basic Firearm Training Course

• Participate in the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program by earning a rating in one discipline

• Attach an essay of no more than 1,000 words -- the subject of the essay is "What the Shooting Sports has Taught Me,", describing why you began to participate in the shooting sports, the lessons learned, and how you use these lessons in your everyday life.

• Attach 3 letters of reference. Please have one from your coach, and one from a teacher. The other one may be of your choosing.

• Attach a copy of your school transcript.