Apr, 2019 scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms. You do the same things in the why and how parts of all of them, then you get type specific in the safety, parts of a gun id, and target shooting. The four whistle commands used on a range and their related verbal commands. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2014.
Scoutbook boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and their use. You can download a complete copy of the guide to advancement from. While earning this merit badge, scouts will apply handson knowledge to gain a greater understanding and respect of these firearms. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. If a scout has already started working on a merit badge when a new edition of the pamphlet is introduced, he should continue to use the same merit badge pamphlet and fulfill the requirements therein to earn the badge. Portsmouth troop 164 historic district daniel webster council front of blue card on the back of the blue card fill in the merit badge name three places, the. Successfully complete a state hunter education course, or obtain a copy of the. When you click on a scout and their activity log, you will be redirected to internet advancement. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Identify the principalpartsof ashotgun, action types, andhowthey function.
Oct 18, 2011 the only significant difference is that as new merit badges are introduced, the requirements are posted here. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Since 2008, merit badge pamphlets books are in full color. A modern shot shell type or a muzzleloading shotgun, the thrill of shotgun shooting makes. 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. Refer scouts to the shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet. Merit badge pamphlets are one of the easiest and most efficient ways of getting help on merit badges.
Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete answers. The pages are glossy to better stand up to use outdoors. Earning merit badges in the boy scouts of america sports and outdoor hobbies. Rifle shooting merit badge or an nra shotgun instructor or coach for the shotgun shooting merit badge. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning. The rifle shooting merit badge lets you choose to shoot either rimfire, air rifle, or bp, and the shotgun merit badge lets you choose to do bp or regular shot shells. Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Reference shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9495, shotgun shooting resources. This merit badge pamphlet not only gives scouts requirements information, but also gives scouts a handy resource to reference when learning about all of the different shotshell types and safety information.
Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. That involving muzzleloaders must be supervised by an ncs shooting sports director or nranmlracertified muzzleloading firearms instructor for the merit badge discipline. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet, rifle shooting merit badge. Whistle signal verbal command meaning one blast archers to the shooting line pick up bow and move into position on the shooting line keep arrows in quiver two blasts begin shooting archers may now take the arrows out of the quivers and begin shooting three blasts walk forward and. Shotgun parts 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. Rifle shooting and shotgun shootingthe merit badge. Identify anddemonstratethe rules forsafely handling ashotgun.
Restricted to older campers the merit badges listed below take a great deal of time to earn and are geared toward older scouts and thus are restricted to years or older prior to arrival at camp. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Jun 21, 2014 vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. Shotgun shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Follow the bsa shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet page 4, requirements 1ab. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35 adobe acrobat document 4. Refer scouts to shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet page 25, bb and pellet air guns. Shotgun shooting modern shotshell type option a fa. 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 nra shotgun instructor or coach. Shotgun shooting merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources. Range shooting qualification is conducted after completing the baseline merit badge requirements. The only significant difference is that as new merit badges are introduced, the requirements are posted here. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safely handling a shotgun.
He need not start all over again with the new pamphlet. Pistols will meet the requirements of the competitive rule book for the course of competition. This merit badge pamphlet walks scouts through the requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge in scouts bsa. If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. Examples of ongoing programs are the boy scout shotgun shooting merit badge, venturing ranger award and sea scout shooting sports medal. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Public mb pamphlets boy scout troop 114 polkville, north. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Environmental science, fish and wildlife management, and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlets camp health and safety, no. Rifle shooting merit badge information for scouts and leaders. In addition, my boys both earned their rifle merit badge at summer camp with no other shooting experiences they took it as 2nd or 3rd year campers, but both quit shotgun as they decided it was abundantly clear they would not be good enough to complete the badge. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge has been discontinued. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed using modern shotguns or muzzleloaders. Scoutingbsashotgun shooting merit badge wikibooks, open.
By earning this badge, scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices. Shooting sports programs offered by old north state council. Give the main points of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state. Nra first stepsmerit badge for shotgun found in appendix 1. Jan 01, 2014 shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. Merit badge counselors are volunteers that are knowledgeable in the topic and understand the goals of scouting. Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources. A merit badge counselors role is to assist a scout over the hurdles of the merit badge requirements and increase his awareness in the deeper aspects of the subject from their knowledge and experience. Mar 23, 2008 firearm safety, firearm education, youth shooting program, shotgun shooting, bbb, triple b clays, so cal top guns. Shotgun shooting merit badge information for scouts and leaders. Communication merit badge pamphlet from the boy scouts of america. The costs of the development, writing, and editing of the merit badge pamphlets are paid for by the boy scouts of america in order to bring you the best book at a. Before you ready, aim, fire, learn about rifle shooting the safe way through this merit badge.
If the shotgun range is located near the archery and rifle ranges many of these facilities may be shared. Shooting must be supervised by an nra certified range safety officer rso. Refer scouts to shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 24 25 titled fundamental rules for safe gun handling and use nra first steps rule 3. Our summer camp i think has a minimum size limit for the shotguns.
Public merit badges boy scout troop 127 nashville, illinois. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter. Shotgun shooting merit badge us scouting service project. Reference both the bsa shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet and the nra first steps shotgun orientation lesson plans to complete the. Merit badges pamphlets pdf american business american cultures american heritage american labor animal science animation archaeology archery architecture and landscape architecture art astronomy athletics automotive maintenance aviation backpacking basketry bird study bugling camping canoeing chemistry chess citizenship in the community citizenship in the nation citizenship in the world. Identify and explain each rule for shooting a shotgun safely.
It was a beautiful day, and already pretty hot by the time we got. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. 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. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. They learn about how to care for shotguns and identify their parts. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. The shotgun shooting merit badge teaches scouts firearm safety, basic skills and confidence. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. If you wish to complete this option refer to the shotgun shooting merit badge manual and discuss requirements with your merit badge counselor. Scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms. Shotgun shooting merit badge teach guide revised 11114 to 6.
Scouts qualifying for the merit badge are required to hit 12 of 25 throw targets. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. The merit badge counselor must take responsibility to. Color charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, and pictures are on almost every pages. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function. You have successfully added rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet to your shopping cart. Soil and water conservation merit badge pamphlet 35952. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. Firearm safety, firearm education, youth shooting program, shotgun shooting, bbb, triple b clays, so cal top guns.
You can download a complete copy of the guide to advancement from filestorepdf33088. A why should bb and pellet air guns be treated with the same respect as firearms. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Before you begin work on a merit badge, you must request approval from the scoutmaster and get a merit badge blue card on the front of the blue card fill in your name, address, city, troop, troop number, district and council. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Not all scouts can go out and buy the merit badge book. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Shooting programs could be held at a bsa facility or public or private commercial range or club. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar.
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