Alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. Shooting merit badge fulfillment class is an opportunity for scouts who have a partial merit badge in rifle or shotgun to complete the badge. Parent permission form bsa schedule a rifle merit badge shoot. Scouts typically receive a partial merit badge because they did not meet the minimum shooting score requirement, or did not clean a firearm. Wear your merit badge sash at courts of honor, troop inspections, flag ceremonies, and when you are on special service projects. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one knows how to give the proper aid. Scouts who earn their rifle shooting merit badge learn about safe gun handling, the parts of a gun, local hunting laws, and more. The boy scouts of america decides all matters relating to rifle merit badge counselors. Using these targets, explain how to adjust sights to zero a rifle. The badges offered have a history that can be traced back to the origins of the bsa. After you are set up and had dinner, come to the range for the book portion of the mb, then saturday morning 9 to 12, shoot the.
Scouts learn to safely shoot firearms while working on the rifle shooting merit badge. The merit badge counselor must take responsibility to assure that all instruction involving any handling of firearms or live ammunition must be supervised by a certified bsa national camping school ncs shooting sports director, or national rifle association nra rifle shooting instructor or coach. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Airsoft rifle information boy scout rifle shooting badge help. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book.
Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. I am a nra certified range safety officer and work scout event range days for their shooting merit badges and in a controlled environment its a job to get everyone through safely. Merit badges marked with the blue i icon are enhanced with videos and. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional rifle. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. A onetime conversion will run to update previously created event times to the time zone based on your unit zip code. Beginning 1stquarter 2019, stmtc will be conducting ongoing boy scout rifle merit badge clinics. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting an air rifle. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed using modern shotguns or muzzleloaders.
Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration. They will learn to make a useful leather item using the same types of raw materials that our ancestors used. 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. Apr, 2019 scouts learn to safely shoot firearms while working on the rifle shooting merit badge. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter. Troop 505 rifle shooting merit badge weekend mar 1718. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by. Rifle shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Boy scouts shooting earn your rifle shooting merit badge. Shooting programs could be held at a bsa facility, public, private, commercial or club range. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements and references. Identify and demonstrate the three fundamental rules for safe gun handling. Boy scouts of america january 4, 2018 instructional. In others, the merit badge s name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badge s requirements.
Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. National boy scouts of america publications click on hyperlink to download publication safety guidelines. Rifle shooting merit badge teaching guide bsa 30 minute rifle briefing. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 15. Here are other locations available for shooting opportunities. Rifle merit badge day if you are interested in earning the rifle merit badge, thanks to the creativity of the instructors, a revised format will be available to scouts who register online by april.
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. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. March 9, 20 9am scouts will be provided the opportunity to complete the requirements for the rifle shooting merit badge 1 each scout must bring a completed copy of the rifle shooting merit badge work book available at. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. Effective october 29th, creating and viewing an event will display date and time based on the device settings. District and council advancement committees are encouraged to offer opportunities for scouts to work on at least some of these merit badges at resident camp, at camporees, or during special anniversary celebrations. Well the legal and hunting stuff is in the badge requirements, thats why i included it. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9, red band cover, 1081 printing. I understand this thread is four years old however i do have some input since we just returned from an organized bsa scout camp.
If youre a boy scout working toward your rifle shooting badge, this resource will help if youve chosen option b of the requirements. 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. We only shoot 12 gauge and although some 11 and 12 year olds are big enough to handle that size gun, you really cant have a boy who can barely hold the gun. Scouting on target the marksmanship merit badge daily. 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. Youth in a scouts bsa troop may earn the rifle shooting merit badge see requirements here or shotgun shooting merit badge see requirements here. He just crossed over from cub scouts to boy scouts. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. Asked in sports can a rifle scope be used for the bsa rifle shooting merit badge. 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. Rifle shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Merit badge requirements you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program.
Scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. To earn a merit badge, a scout must work with an adult who is a registered merit badge counselor. Did you know that nra rifle instructor certification is a requirement for becoming a boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor. At camp loll in wyoming the merit badge class for the rifle merit badge was conducted as follows. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearm s. Rifle shooting merit badge class size is limited to 16, to assure adequate range time and the minimum age requirement has been reduced to 11 years old. Rifle shooting merit badge cherokee scout reservation. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Boy scout rifle merit badge in san antonio, texas, and. We also talked about the parts of the rifle which he was well acquainted with since he started. According to the target used, each shot in the group must meet the following minimum score.
Cub scouts shooting sports award faqs cub scout shooting sports award tracking sheet. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa. Rifle shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements.
The requirements for this badge may be completed using modern rifles, bb or pellet air rifles, or muzzleloaders. Identify the three main parts of a rifle, and tell how they function. 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. Scoutbook boy scouts rifle shooting merit badge requirements. Boy scouts, venturers, and sea scouts to take a leadership role in their troop, crew, or ship as an nra apprentice or nra assistant instructor or nra assistant coach. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a rifle. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. Since 2009, again according to scouting, nearly 350,000 rifle shooting merit badges have been earned. 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. Merit badge requirements view the official listing of merit badge requirements.
We only shoot 12 gauge and although some 11 and 12 year olds are big enough to handle that size gun, you really cant have a boy who can barely hold the gun to his shoulder. Did all of your boys complete their shooting requirements at camp. Scouts who complete the requirements to earn the leatherwork merit badge will explore leathers history and its endless uses. Heres my experience of teaching the bsa rifle merit badge. Rifle shooting merit badge connecticut yankee council, bsa. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers as you earn merit badges in the scouts bsa program. Shooting boy scouts of america capitol area council.
Back in 1910 to earn the marksman badge of merit, you had to qualify as a marksman in accordance with the requirements of the national rifle association. Boy scout standards boy scouts are permitted to fire. Most scouts wear their merit badges on a merit badge sash which is worn over the right shoulder. The merit badges are sewn three across starting from the top as illustrated on page 361. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Merit badge requirement updates from 2019 scouts bsa requirements 33216. Introduction to rifle safety, parts, and operation 1. Having been involved with scouts, my son is an eagle scout, i cant figure out howd you configure the requirements of a hunting merit badge. 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. Rifle shooting merit badge for boy scouts bsa needed. Apr 05, 2016 the marksmanship merit badge has been offered by the boy scouts of america bsa since the first boy scout handbook in 1910. Apr, 2019 scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms.
Scouting riflery merit badge clinics south texas marksmanship training center instructors have been helping scouts achieve their rifle merit badges for more than 50 years. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Teach bsa rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet page 4, requirements 1a and b 5 minutes.
Archery merit badge requirement and references rifle shooting merit badge requirements and references. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. The marksmanship merit badge has been offered by the boy scouts of america bsa since the first boy scout handbook in 1910. Troop 505 first class cooking skills workshop mar 7th. Printable requirements for rifle shooting merit badge. Aug, 2011 alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. American business completely revised american labor 1 archery 3b. According to scouting magazine, the rifle shooting merit badge was number two of the nonrequired badges earned by all boy scouts cross country last year with 43,196 rifle shooting merit badges. 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. Examples of instructional programs are the boy scout rifle shooting merit badge, venturing ranger award and sea scout shooting sports medal. Important excerpts from that publication can be downloaded from. They learn about how to care for shotguns and identify their parts. Rifle shooting meritbadgedotorg of the badge and live fire, the scout must be able to shoot using a. The patches for these historical merit badges are distinguished by a gold ring on the outside edge.
What is the age requirement for the bsa rifle shooting. Cub scout pack 2 cyber chip 1 duty roster 8 eagle projects 22. The main purpose of the lifesaving merit badge is to prepare scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be. Advancement is the process by which youth members of the boy scouts of america progress from rank to rank. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge.
To address the earlier question about the requirements reference. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9. National boy scouts of america publications click on. Scroll down for a list of all of the current merit badges and their requirements. Jan 17, 2020 shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. By earning this badge, scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe practices. Offered only in 2010, the historical merit badge program, part of the boy scouts of america centennial, allowed scouts to earn the discontinued carpentry, pathfinding, signalling, and tracking originally called stalking merit badges. Personally i think more boys should know how to safely shoot guns.
The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. The marksmanship merit badge has been offered by the boy scouts of america bsa since the first boy scout handbook in. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and practice. The boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge.
Nra rifle instructor and bsa rifle merit badge counselor. Revised 1814 to 6 hours 7 hours if 5 day program day 1. An overall goal of the program is for a majority of the bsas registered boy scouts to earn one or more of the merit badges during the centennial year, 2010. Boy scouts rifle shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook.
Rifle by participation in a formal rifle shooting curriculum. Teaching bsa rifle merit badge, my first time experiences. 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. Rifle shooting merit badge boy scouts on staten island, ny. Merit badge requirements page 3 boys life magazine. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet, rifle shooting merit badge. Merit badge requirements and worksheets badges may be earned by individual scouts. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Jul 20, 2014 boy scout shotgun merit badge john blue. To qualify as a shooting sports merit badge counselor, a volunteer must. Advancement northern lights council boy scouts of america. In 2010, in celebration of scoutings 100th anniversary, four.
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