Bsa rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet

All rifles used in bsa shooting sports must have a trigger pull in excess of 3 pounds and must be tested with a 3pound weight or scale at least once a week while in use. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet scouts bsa boy. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous.

Printable checkoff sheet for all scouts bsa merit badges. We also talked about the parts of the rifle which he was well acquainted with since he started. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities within the area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. I had a lot of fun shooting bb guns with him and id always try to teach him the marksmen. Discuss a brief history of the development of muzzleloading rifles. Rifle shooting rowing s safety salesmanship scholarship sculpture shotgun shooting skating skiing. Before you ready, aim, fire, learn about rifle shooting the safe way through this merit badge. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. 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. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 3641, rifle shooting fundamentals, and pages 5154, firing your first shots. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america.

The boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge. Improve your skills at rifle shooting field sports with these related ideas and achievements. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. The rifle should be cleaned and lubricated at the end of each shooting session. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional. The rifle must always be checked to ensure it is unloaded before it is cleaned. Bb rifle at 15 feet or 5 meters using tq 5 targets 8. Shooting sports programs offered by old north state council. I spent many hours working on a powerpoint to present. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9596, shotgun shooting resources. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. It appears that in the 2020 scouts bsa requirements booklet, the note was. Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical, or on any trap or skeet field.

Be nice about this after you shoot your quartersized groups you have to adjust the rifles sights and shoot 5 standard 50 foot targets with all five shots making a 9 or better. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. What is the age requirement for the bsa rifle shooting. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9, red band cover, 1081 printing. Rifle shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.

This is a troop activity and class size is limited to 16 scouts. Shooting score required hit at least 24 48 percent out of 50 targets two 25 target rounds. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and. Application for merit badge reproduces bsa form 34124 this is a fillable pdf file that allows you to create merit badge application blue cards with names, merit badge names and unit and counselor information. This merit badge pamphlet walks scouts through the requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge in scouts bsa. He just crossed over from cub scouts to boy scouts. Examine the latest revision of the scouts bsa merit badge pamphlet of each merit badge i select on the reverse side of this form. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet, rifle shooting merit badge. Identify and demonstrate the three fundamental rules for safe gun handling.

Public bsa merit badges boy scout troop 468 largo, florida. Scoutingbsashotgun shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. Shotgun shooting merit badge book, boy scouts of america. For each team, two sets of 20 to 25 index cardsone set of rifleshooting terms one per card and one set of definitions for those terms one per card. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and practice. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa. Updated merit badge pamphlets now available through amazon. Rifle shooting pamphlet boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Identify and demonstrate the five fundamentals of shooting a rifle safely.

The boy scouts of america decides all matters relating to rifle merit badge counselors. The nra certified rangemasters will be available to conduct the rifle shooting merit badge for scouts. Rifle shooting merit badge boy scouts of america pamphlet. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Scoutbook boy scouts rifle shooting merit badge requirements. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. If your merit badge pamphlet is more recent than the date shown here, the requirements in your pamphlet are up to date, even though there may be more recent printings. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9. Merit badge pamphlet says we need to store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons. There is no bsa age requirement for rifle shooting merit badge. As you enter the information, it inserts the same information correctly in all other appropriate places on the form. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a rifle. Jul 14, 2011 the boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge.

Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Even though about half of the merit badge requirements arent taught in those courses. Printable requirements for rifle shooting merit badge. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to further pursue them as a career or vocation. Examples of instructional programs are the boy scout rifle shooting merit. What is the age requirement for the bsa shotgun shooting. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35. Jan 17, 2020 shooting sports scouting shooting sports purpose of bsa shooting sports shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Identify the two most common types of air rifle ammunition. Give the main points of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state.

The two rounds do not need to be shot in consecutive order. Pistols will meet the requirements of the competitive rule book for the course of. Follow bsa rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet page 5 requirements 2k and 2l. Require the scout to complete all and only all of the requirements. Not familiar with the bsa merits, but the royal rangers have merit badges for archery, bb gun, air rifle, marksmanship, advanced marksmanship, firearm safety, knife and hawk throwing, advanced archery, black powder safety, black powder shooting, frontier archer 1780s style, frontier hunter, frontier rifleman, hunter safety you need to take the state course as part of the merit, hide. Shooting programs could be held at a bsa facility, public, private, commercial or club range. Have the boy scout rangemaster read the merit badge pamphlet. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail.

Rifle shooting merit badge book, boy scouts of america bsa pamphlet new. Rifle shooting merit badge boy scouts of america pamphlet january 1, 2012 5. Alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources. Shooting opportunities will be available using nra certified instructors to score targets and assist scouts to learn techniques that will improve their performance. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional rifle.

Boy scouts of america merit badge series rifle shooting. 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. Asked in firearms, boy scouts what is the age requirement for the bsa rifle shooting merit badge. So, while your troop may not be able to go on a weekend campout together during the covid19 pandemic, this time could be ideal to learn how to play a new game or work on. Printable note sheet for rifle shooting merit badge. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. 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. Pellet air rifle at 25 feet using tq 5 target 8, at 33 feet or 10 meters using ar1 targets 6.

However, many states ny for example have a minimum age for firearms so this may limit your access to this badge. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. Apr, 2019 printable requirements for rifle shooting merit badge. Identify the three main parts of an air rifle, and tell how they function. Council service center 985 west fillmore st colorado springs, co 80907 terms of use privacy policy contact webmaster. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. Printable checkoff sheet for rifle shooting merit badge. Examples of instructional programs are the boy scout rifle shooting merit badge, venturing ranger award and sea scout shooting sports medal. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9, red. 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. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 5759, olympic games and shooting.

By earning this badge, scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices. Shooting sports scouting shooting sports purpose of bsa shooting sports shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Rifle by participation in a formal rifle shooting curriculum. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook activity logs are now in internet advancement. Shooting opportunities will be available using nra certified instructors to score targets and assist scouts to. Aug, 2011 alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. Scouts who already possess shooting skills will be given an opportunity to complete the shooting portion of the rifle, or shotgun merit badge requirements. 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. Teach bsa rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet page 4, requirements 1a and b 5 minutes. Rifle shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Rifle shooting merit badge us scouting service project. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and uses. The cost of the class, which includes practice and requirement shooting.