Tennessee House Bill HR0188

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/7/26
• Enrolled: 4/8/26
• Passed: 4/8/26

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary.

Impact

The Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program has positively influenced youth through the establishment of important values such as safe firearm handling, responsibility, leadership, and teamwork. With approximately 214,000 athletes participating in 112 teams statewide and the engagement of over 1,300 coaches, the program promotes a culture of healthy competition while fostering community connections. Notably, many of these athletes continue to support the program beyond their competitive years by returning to mentor new participants.

Summary

House Resolution 188 (HR0188) commemorates the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program on its twenty-fifth anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to youth engagement in shooting sports across the state. The resolution highlights the program's inception in 2001 under the management of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation and notes its growth into one of the largest scholastic shooting programs in the nation. Over the past 25 years, it has provided thousands of young people with opportunities to participate in various clay shooting disciplines, including trap, skeet, and sporting clays.

Contention

While the resolution is primarily celebratory, it represents a broader conversation around youth participation in sports and the importance of responsible firearm education. Some may view the emphasis on shooting sports as controversial given the ongoing debates about firearm safety and regulation in the United States. However, supporters argue that programs like the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program provide a structured environment where youth can learn responsible firearm use in a safe and controlled setting.