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. Our summer camp i think has a minimum size limit for the shotguns. Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 12 gauge may be used. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets. The following are from the boy scouts of americas shotgun shooting merit badge requirements do the following. 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.
Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. 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. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9596, shotgun shooting resources. Neat old 1931 booklet for rifle shootingthey never say boy scouts but it is implied by the photos.
Bsa shotgun shooting merit badge book pamphlet january 1, 2011 by bsa author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Merit badges troop leadership troop 150 scoutmasters troop forms. Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and uses. Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Whether you choose a modern shotshell type or a muzzleloading shotgun, the thrill of shotgun shooting makes earning this merit badge a blast. Successfully complete a state hunter education course, or obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state. 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. 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.
Any ammunition, either factory or hand loaded, may be used. They learn about how to care for shotguns and identify their parts. Boy scout shoots at the family shooting center pricing guide. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed using modern shotguns or. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35 adobe acrobat document 4. 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. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9. Introduction to the welding merit badge part 1 boy scouts of america duration. 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. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge.
Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. Introduction to merit badges badges are below you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. You have successfully added rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet to your shopping cart. Smallboat sailing aquatics must be classified as a bsa swimmer. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning. This merit badge pamphlet walks scouts through the requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge in scouts bsa. Shotgun shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. 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.
Below are backup copies of the troops physical merit badge books, and are for online viewing only please do not download. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. Any boy scout may earn any merit badge at any time. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. You have successfully added shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet to your shopping cart. Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. Prices quoted represent either a troop or a patrol activity. 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. It is recommended that only one of these activities be done in any one day where the majority of the logistics and support is provided by the family shooting center. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229.
Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. 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. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns career skills. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. Shotgun shooting merit badge book, boy scouts of america. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms. 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. Text which appears in the shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 33331a or 35948, but not in boy scout requirements 33216, appears in.
Soil and water conservation merit badge pamphlet 35952. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Most of my volunteer work today is with the national wildlife federation, a local sportsmens club and at two womens programs bow and wito. Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources. Scouts and their leaders have the option of shooting both rifle and shotgun at the family shooting center.
At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. The requirements to be a merit badge counselor for any of the shooting sports are on page 44. Requirements for the shotgun shooting merit badge with worksheets. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 5759, olympic games and shooting. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9, red band cover, 1081 printing. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed using modern shotguns or muzzleloaders. Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used. Colleges merit badge colleges, which are also called fairs, weekends, midways, trail drives, or jamborees, are events where several troops and counselors meet and focus on teaching merit badges.
Give the main points of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state. I have taught the shotgun and environmental science merit badge courses and was a cubmaster for 8 years. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as. Into the 1990s, a number of merit badge counselors developed worksheets as a way for scouts to document their work. Includes all rounds needed to complete the merit badge. So cal top guns clay pigeon shooting shotgun merit badge. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.
The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. In others, the merit badges name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badges requirements. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. Shotgun shooting shotgun range not recommended for younger scouts. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. I have been asked by a friend to go over the 11 points or instructions that must be taught to boy scouts seeking a merit badge in shotgun shooting. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. In 2010, in celebration of scoutings 100th anniversary, four. Before you ready, aim, fire, learn about rifle shooting the safe way through this merit badge.
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