The Enhancement of Live Firing Opportunities program is a new offering from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This program allows firearm hunter education graduates within the past 12 months the chance to improve their shotgun shooting and handling skills at gun clubs or shooting ranges statewide before going into the field.

Who is eligible to participate?
Firearm hunter education graduates within the past 12 months are eligible to participate in the program.

How much does it cost?
No student will be turned away because of inability to afford the cost of shot shells and targets. If necessary, the gun clubs or shooting ranges will provide the students a limited number of shells and targets.

What are the advantages?
The program allows eligible students the chance to learn and practice shotgun shooting and safe gun handling in a live-firing setting. The local gun club or shooting ranges will provide volunteer coaches and certified instructors.

Where are the sessions?
The sessions take place at gun clubs or shooting ranges around the state.

How do I sign up?
Call one of the following gun clubs or shooting ranges:

Harry A. Koch Trap and Skeet Range
6802 Harrison Ave.
Omaha, NE
Contact: Steve Nuss, Manager
(402) 331-1249

Lincoln Trap and Skeet
4855 North 48th St.
Lincoln, NE
Contact: Dave Diaker, Manager
(402) 467-2153

Oak Creek Sporting Club
2890 W. Road
Brainard, NE
Contact: Terry Kriz, Manager
(402) 545-3111

Fort Kearny Shooting Sports
Poole Ave. at 115th
Kearney, NE
Contact: Joe Krepel
(308) 237-4644

Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club
Lake Maloney
North Platte, NE
Contact: Rick Hoffman
(308) 530-0660

North Platte Valley Sportsman's Club
Oshkosh
Contact: Mike Fischer
(308) 772-3040

Sumac Sporting Clays
2605 Ridge Road
Homer, NE
(402) 698-2484

How do I get more information?
For more information, contact Bill Harder at harder@alltel.net or Hunter Education Coordinator Mike Streeter at mike.streeter@nebraska.gov or (402) 471-6134.