Birdbarian,
Thanks for the question!!! It was kind of why I posted the pic... Yes they still have rifle but its AIR rifle.... When she decided to take the rotc course, Thats when I got to thinking....I would build her a real rifle... She was (will be this year too) in the 4H shotgun club as well... They've probably got this in your area if you check but its gotten to where the metro atlanta counties don't advertize it. I asked her yesterday if she wanted to go to the Cobb gunshow, She replied with Duuh Yeah!!! yes sir...
If you've got a youth I would suggest 4h to everyone it will give them an opportunity to learn proper firearms handling and time with other instructors..
I also feel that even if she doesn't go into the military the jr ROTC program will be good for instilling , Discipline, Honor and Teamwork.. After all guys everything we ever build will eventually weather, wear and turn to dust.. But our children will carry on by teaching theirs...