Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. Shooting opportunities will be available using nra certified instructors to score targets and assist scouts to. The requirements to be a merit badge counselor for any of the shooting sports are on page 44. Shooting score required hit at least 24 48 percent out of 50 targets two 25 target rounds. Boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. Scouts typically receive a partial merit badge because they did not meet the minimum shooting score. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. This pdf packet can be used to help bsa scouts organize and prepare for meeting with their merit badge counselor. So i decided id combine them and teach the boys everything they need to full fill the requirements for both bsa rifle merit badge and bsa shotgun merit badges.
Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training. Teaching bsa rifle merit badge, my first time experiences. Shooting score requiredhit at least 12 out of 25 targets. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutmaster bucky. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Having been involved with scouts, my son is an eagle scout, i cant figure out howd you configure the requirements of a hunting merit badge. Payments are due within 3 days when your bid is won, after nonpayment in 3 days ebay will automatically demand this payment. The boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge. I accept payment via paypal and i also recommend that your your shipping address is up to date with paypal before placing your order. Rifle shooting and shotgun shootingthe merit badge.
When my son was at camp last week he and his fellow troop members were upset that an 11 year old boy who just crossed over to boy scouts in march was allowed to take the rifle shooting merit badge, while none of our 12 year olds were allowed, including my son and one other boy, who both turn in one week. Shotgun merit badge day may 2020 suffolk county council. A rifle, like any other precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the user or others. Learn shotgun safety, the laws for owning a shotgun and more by earning your shotgun shooting merit badge. Make a list of at least five questions or ideas from the shows you watched. It was a beautiful day, and already pretty hot by the time we got. Found out friday night that the bsa is working on a new merit badge to go along with their existing rifle shooting merit badge. Shotgun shooting merit badge boy scouts trooptrack. This merit badge pamphlet walks scouts through the requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge in scouts bsa. Shooting sports scouting shooting sports purpose of bsa shooting sports shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. National boy scouts of america publications click on.
Nra certified shotgun instructors and shotgun shooting merit badge counselors. Shooting merit badge fulfillment class is an opportunity for scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge. Shotgun shooting the merit badge counselor is responsible for ensuring that all instruction or other activities involving any handling of firearms or live ammunition is consistent with state and federal law and supervised by a certified ncs shooting sports director or. Shotgun shooting has a minimum weight limit since there are a few boys who are very small their first year or two and might not be able to safely handle the gun. Asked in firearms, boy scouts what is the age requirement for the bsa rifle shooting merit badge. Shooting sports regulations continue to be a nightmare. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safely handling a shotgun. The boy scouts of america decides all matters relating to rifle merit badge counselors.
Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearm s. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. Shotgun shooting merit badge us scouting service project. Nra first stepsmerit badge for shotgun found in appendix 1. Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions. A shotgun is a precision instrument, designed to shoot a shot charge in a specific pattern to cover a designated area at a certain distance. Bsa 30 minute pistol briefing shooting pistol safety, no 430608. Oct 24, 2019 even though about half of the merit badge requirements arent taught in those courses.
Boy scout shotgun shooting merit badge and venturing ranger. Download or print the most up to date workbook and requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge. Explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each. Provide copies of the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements. Jun 21, 2014 vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. Scouts who already possess shooting skills will be given an opportunity to complete the shooting portion of the rifle, or shotgun merit badge requirements. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a shotgun. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. What is the age requirement for the bsa shotgun shooting.
Shooting sports programs and activities for scouts and scouters in cascade pacific council, bsa, which serves the greater portland, oregon area. There are no official age requirements for any badges. Scoutbook boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. The two rounds do not need to be shot in consecutive order. There are a few requirements of the shotgun shooting merit badge that. Rounds need not be shot continuously or on the same day the term round refers to a single series of 25 shots. These requirements are not found in the first steps shotgun lesson plan. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, shotgun shooting merit badge. Scoutingbsashotgun shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Requirements for the shotgun shooting merit badge with worksheets.
Our baiting hollow camp saff will provide program and counseling for the badge requirements. Rifle shooting merit badge teaching guide bsa 30 minute rifle briefing. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Invite a shotgun shooting merit badge counselor to set up a display of different types of shotguns that early arrivers can examine. The requirements are listed below along with references to teach from. Scouts who want to earn the shotgun merit badge can join us on saturday, may 2nd, 2020 from 9.
Scouts typically receive a partial merit badge because they did not meet the minimum shooting score requirement, or did not clean a firearm. Watch about three hours total of sciencerelated shows or documentaries that involve projectiles, aviation, weather, astronomy, or space technology. Rifle shooting merit badge, tips to better teach rifle shooting. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement wosm or other scouting and. Identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. Its been a couple of years since i went through the nra training to become a rifle and shotgun merit badges instructor for the bsa. If using a trap field, shoot station 3 with traps set to throw straightaway targets. Shotgun shooting merit badge spring 2019 course the pikes peak council, boy scouts of america, with the assistance of the council shooting sports committee, offers this opportunity to work on the merit badge requirements, including range time. Range shooting qualification is conducted after completing the baseline merit badge requirements. Reloads may not be used in bsa shooting sports programs.
Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Purpose of bsa shooting sports shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Did you know that nra rifle instructor certification is a requirement for becoming a boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor. At our summer camp the boys must be for climbing and motorboating. Jul 20, 2014 this feature is not available right now. The rumor i heard is that it will only be open to boys over 14 and will closely mirror the nra basic handgun course used by ohio and others for ccw training but be restricted to. Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 12 gauge may be used. The badge taught both rifle and shotgun shooting, which was made more. Jul 17, 2006 when my son was at camp last week he and his fellow troop members were upset that an 11 year old boy who just crossed over to boy scouts in march was allowed to take the rifle shooting merit badge, while none of our 12 year olds were allowed, including my son and one other boy, who both turn in one week. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 9 introduction to shooting sports and the positive aspects throughout the boy scouts of america from cub scouting to venturing and sea scouting, all program divisions use responsible outdoor activities to promote character development and valuesbased leadership training. In addition to the standard requirements and approvals for being a merit badge counselor, selected merit badges have specific skills requirement in order to serve as a counselor in those areas. Cascade pacific council of the boy scouts of america is the local scouting organization in northwest oregon and southwest washington.
Reference both the bsa shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet and. Jan 01, 2014 shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. Shotgun shooting merit badge teaching guide bsa 30 minute shotgun briefing. Shooting opportunities will be available using nra certified instructors to score targets and assist scouts to learn techniques that will improve their performance.
Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. Invite a shotgun shooting merit badge counselor to set up a display of different types of shells that early arrivers can examine. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 9 introduction to shooting sports and the positive aspects throughout the boy scouts of america from cub scouting.
Shooting sports programs offered by old north state council. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2014. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Only commercially manufactured ammunition may be used. I am a nra certified range safety officer and work scout event range days for their shooting merit badges and in a controlled environment its a job to get everyone through safely. Identify and explain each rule for safely shooting a shotgun. Choose a or b or c and complete all the requirements. I spent many hours working on a powerpoint to present. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. Shotgun shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. You can find the requirements for these bsa merit badges here.
Follow the bsa shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet page 5 requirements 2c and d. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. Nra rifle instructor and bsa rifle merit badge counselor. Shotgun shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. One nra instructor for each student is required when loading and firing a shotgun. Jul 14, 2011 the boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. Even though about half of the merit badge requirements arent taught in those courses. Since then i havent taught as many rifle shooting merit badge classes as id like but i have done enough to learn a few things. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. To qualify as a shooting sports merit badge counselor, a volunteer must. Boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement.
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