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