The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program is a gun safety education and marksmanship program that encompasses the basic elements of safety, education, enjoyment and competition. Shooters use the .177 caliber air rifle. Both males and females can participate, through Legion sponsorship; disabled youth are encouraged to join, as competitive shooting is a sport that creates an equal playing field for all competitors. Contact your local Legion post, Sons of The American Legion squadron or Auxiliary unit for information about affiliating as a club or individual.

The Duane Ellsworth Post 129 currently supports the Queen Creek High School JROTC marksmanship team by supplying coaches and support to their program. The QCHS JROTC marksmanship team enters into local, regional and national marksmanship competitions including JROTC and American Legion marksmanship competitions and have won multiple awards from the competitions.