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SPRING 2025 PULLUSAMAGAZINE.COM 17 disciplines. The club boasts four trap fields and one skeet field, ensuring that members and guests have access to high-quality train- ing environments. Amenities include ammu- nition sales and food services, enhancing the overall shooting experience. Regular public shoots in May and October and weekend competitions provide oppor- tunities for local community members of all ages to engage with the sport, fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship. The club collaborates with organizations such as the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) to pro- mote youth participation. In 2023, for exam- ple, the Tioga Chapter of OHA hosted its annual Youth Day Event at MPSC, offering hands-on instruction and safety education for young outdoor enthusiasts. MPSC took its commitment a step fur- ther, becoming the home range for two Ore- gon State High School Clay Target League teams in 2022: the Coquille High School Trap Team and the Riverview Christian School Trap and Skeet Club. These teams bring 30 to 40 student athletes to the range each spring season, shooting approximately 30,000 targets annually. But beyond marksmanship, White emphasizes that these young athletes gain essential life skills. "They learn discipline, social interaction, and how to handle setbacks," White said. "These lessons extend beyond the range, improving their academics, behavior at home, sense of self-worth, personal drive, and respect for others." Coquille has seen remarkable success. The team secured first place in its division during the 2022 and 2024 spring seasons and placed second in 2023. While MPSC is not large enough to host the Oregon State High School Clay Target League State Tournament, its members actively participate in the event. The club also continuously supports young athletes by providing coaching, financial assistance for ammunition, and mentorship. "We focus on three things: safety, having fun, and marksmanship," White said. "If we build a strong foundation for these kids, some will return to the sport later in life, ensuring its longevity." For students who have never partici - p a t e d i n s h o o t i n g s p o r t s, W h i t e h a s a simple message. "This is a sport where everyone has a chance to excel," he said. "It's not about being the biggest, fastest, or strongest—it's about focus, practice, and self-improvement. You support the team by doing your best, and that's something anyone can achieve." ✪ THE RIVERVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TR AP TEAM HAS ABOUT 20 STUDENT ATHLETES AND COMPETES AT THE OREGON STATE HIGH SCHOOL CL AY TARGET LEAGUE STATE TOURNAMENT EACH YEAR. " These lessons extend beyond the range, improving their academics, behavior at home, sense of self-worth, personal drive, and respect for others.