He was a 21 year old marine just back from a tour in vietnam. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. If youre a boy scout working toward your rifle shooting badge, this resource will help if youve chosen option b of the requirements. 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. All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a cur. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7.
Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. The boy scouts of america greatly appreciates the national shooting sports task force and subtask force members for their expertise and recommendations in the development of the boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely shoot a target from the bench rest position or supported prone position while using the five fundamentals of rifle shooting. Shooting safety glasses and hearing protection are required on rifle ranges. This table shows the remaining patrol slots available for each day. Identify and demonstrate the five fundamentals of shooting a rifle safely. Explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each. Merit badge books will be available at the camp trading post.
This 11 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the shotgun shooting merit badge. Reference shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 5159, clay target sports. Shotgun shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor.
Pottery merit badge series by boy scouts of america. As for your 2 question you should have learned that in the class that you took for the shooting part of the badge. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting an air rifle. Rifle shooting boy scouts of america merit badge series. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements requirements, worksheets, links, photos and more.
Examples of instructional programs are the boy scout rifle shooting merit. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and their use. Identify and explain each rule for safely shooting a shotgun. In this rifle shooting worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about rifle shooting and safety. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. Nov 03, 2017 council service center 985 west fillmore st colorado springs, co 80907. The requirements were last issued or revised in 2019 this workbook was. Requirements for the rifle shooting merit badge with worksheets. A scout who has earned a merit badge from a registered and approved counselor by actually and personally fulfilling the requirements as written will have met the purpose of the merit badge program and the contribution to the aims of scouting.
Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Rifle instructor certification is a requirement for becoming a boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor. Identify the basic safety rules for cleaning an air rifle, and identify the materials needed. Rifle shooting boy scouts of america merit badge series on. Nra rifle instructor training and boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor qualification in sc. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting yo. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35.
Below are backup copies of the troops physical merit badge books, and are for online viewing only please do not download. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america.
Jun 21, 2014 vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. In this shotgun shooting worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about shotgun shooting in order to get a merit badge. 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. A explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms.
Hope this adds to the discussion as i am now a mbc for rifle shooting, so i have an interest in the debate on whether or not telescopic sights should be used in the qualification for the merit badge. Look it over and then discuss your questions with your counselor. From wikibooks, open books for an open world shooting merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. This is a very fun and educational course which is great for scouts. The scout needs to come to the class with a current rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet book, a signed merit badge card, a signed permission slip and ready for some outdoor shooting. Shotgun merit badge day may 2020 suffolk county council. Students complete 10 questions total to get their merit badge. When it comes to the term airsoft, it can be used to describe either a particular type of activity, for training and learning purposes, as well as, a weapons system. My mom still helps out with the local scout troop in my hometown. Explainhowhuntingis relatedto the wise useof renewablewildliferesources. Givethe main points of the laws for owningand usinggunsin yourcommunity and state. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Show improvement in your shooting ability with an increase in scoring points.
Shotgun shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and practice duration. Found out friday night that the bsa is working on a new merit badge to go along with their existing rifle shooting merit badge. Rifle shooting merit badge teaching guide nra first steps firearm instruction, responsibility, and safety training program. Ive volunteered to help teach the rifle shooting merit badge to the six boy scouts in the unit. Rifle shooting merit badge information for scouts and leaders. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets. Rifle shooting merit badge for boy scouts bsa needed. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Programming merit badge series boy scouts of america book merit badge series by boy scouts of america. Scouts who want to earn the shotgun merit badge can join us on saturday, may 2nd, 2020 from 9. Each merit badge has a pamphlet booklet associated with it. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets.
It falls upon my shoulders to assist the young men that were not able to finish this merit badge at scout camp. I noticed chicago fighting the gun laws, so everything is changing in your state. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Graphic arts merit badge graphic arts merit badge workbook. Click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time. It was a beautiful day, and already pretty hot by the time we got. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. Show how to put away and properly store bb gun shooting equipment after use.
Shotgun shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Identify and explain each rule for shooting an air rifle safely. This merit badge pamphlet is one in a series of more than 100 covering all kinds of hobby and. Appendix 1 7 revised 1112014 to six hours seven hours if fiveday program note. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Rifle shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. This 12 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the rifle shooting merit badge. Basically, it is the nras basic shotgun course with the necessary additions to complete the merit badge. Council service center 985 west fillmore st colorado springs, co 80907 event resources. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the rifle shooting merit badge. Troop 1292 me r 11 series electronics boy scouts 9 e 0 u shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Using a bb gun or pellet air rifle and shooting from a bench rest or supported prone position at 15 feet for bb guns or 33 feet for air rifles, fire five groups three shots.
Requirements for the shotgun shooting merit badge with worksheets. Note to the counselor bsa standards boy scouts are permitted to fire. Distribute the bsa rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet instead of the nra first steps rifle book. Distribute a merit badge worksheet to each student. Scoutingbsashotgun shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. The scout may keep the badge and count it toward advancement. The lure of the forbidden i didnt know the gun was loaded.
Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and practice. If a scout needs extra time in order to qualify for score, it is recommended that the merit badge counselor suggest that they return to the range during open shooting opportunities for further coaching. This should help you answer all of the 1 questions. B describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Boy scouts of america merit badge series rifle shooting enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges 3. Airsoft rifle information boy scout rifle shooting badge help. Nra rifle instructor and bsa rifle merit badge counselor. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge. Air rifles information, safety, and help with your rifle shooting badge. My dad tells stories about teaching a bsa marksmanship course back in 1970. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms.
Appendix 2 1 appendix 2 nra first steps rifle orientation instructors lesson plans boy scouts of america rifle shooting merit badge teaching guide nra first steps firearm instruction, responsibility, and safety training program. C explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a target from the benchrest position or supported prone position while using the five fundamentals of rifle shooting. Using a bb gun or pellet air rifle and shooting from a bench rest or supported prone position at 15 feet for bb guns or 33 feet for air rifles, fire five groups three shots per group that can be covered by a quarter. By earning the shotgun shooting merit badge, scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices.
Mar 23, 2010 one of the best sources for information of this type is your local police station or city office. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. Nra first steps rifle orientation instructors lesson plans. Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. Printing merit badge series by boy scouts of america. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Airsoft rifle information boy scout rifle shooting badge. For their substantial contributions to the writing of this manual and commitment to scouting, the bsa would also like to thank larry quandahl, mark belli, and.
For their substantial contributions to the writing of this manual. Jun 20, 2012 rifle shooting requirements do the following. Important excerpts from that publication can be downloaded from. Our baiting hollow camp saff will provide program and counseling for the badge requirements. Reference shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9495, shotgun shooting resources. The merit badge counselor must take responsibility to assure that all instruction involving. Mar 25, 20 found out friday night that the bsa is working on a new merit badge to go along with their existing rifle shooting merit badge.