Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. The trading post says that the nra shooting medals are authorized for wear on the scout uniform. Option b air rifle shooting bb or pellet identify the three main parts of an air rifle, and tell how they function. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. An excellent opportunity to learn a skill that requires concentration and a good eye for accuracy to hit your targets. Rifle merit badge cleaning and shooting requirements. 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. 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. Hammer down range with our local bsa would like to offer and provide and support, equipment, and facilities used in training the boys for their rifle shooting merit badge. Scouts who earn their rifle shooting merit badge learn about safe gun handling, the parts of a gun, local hunting laws, and more. These scouters are available to teach the shooting sports merit badges, teach.
Council service center 985 west fillmore st colorado springs, co 80907 event resources. Boy scouts of america bsa has been an important organization for millions of young men providing skills and leadership training that makes a positive difference and lasts a lifetime. There was a time when all you wanted in the big wide world was a little circle of gold, brown, and blue thread. Rifle shooting merit badge heart of virginia council.
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. The patches for the eaglerequired merit badges are distinguishable by the silver ring on the outside edge. Sadly the schmuck who took over after the year i worked there caved into requests from the camp director to up the rifle passing rate so they put 4x scopes on the rifles. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 1081 printing. Rifle instructor certification is a requirement for becoming a boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor. Thats right, last year 43,196 boy scouts earned the marksmanship merit badge for rifle shooting. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. All minor scouts participating in archery, bbguns, rifle, pistol, shotgun, airsoft. Answers, answer keys, cheat sheets, or links to them will be removed. In others, the merit badges name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badges requirements. Bsa new environmental science merit badge with card boy scouts of america.
We also provide the nra marksmanship program awards and patches to. Nra rifle instructor and bsa rifle merit badge counselor. Scouts will be broken up into groups to rotate through each station archery, rifle, shotgun, tomahawk and a safetymerit badge session on saturday and. The lake erie council is offering free camping to any unit that wishes to join us for the whole weekend. Using these targets, explain how to adjust sights to zero. 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 bsa national camping school ncs shooting sports director, or national rifle association nra rifle shooting instructor or coach.
Army weapon qualification standards as well as its own badges to youth for air rifle marksmanship. Council service center 985 west fillmore st colorado springs, co 80907 terms of use privacy policy contact webmaster. Last year 43,196 young americans earned a very special marksmanship distinction. Classes will be taught throughout the month of september at the store starting at 6pm. Note to the counselor bsa standards boy scouts are permitted to fire. At summer camp this year some of the boys earned the rifle shooting merit badge. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Identify and demonstrate the three fundamental rules for safe gun handling. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. Articles have been created following a common format for all merit badges. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 2 safety, rifle parts and grouping duration. 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.
Jun 29, 2017 rifle shotgun shooting merit badge plastic back green border ebay. For requirement 2l, you may demonstrate your ability to use the shooting fundamentals by shooting five shot groups five shots per group in which all shots can be covered by a quarter and then explain how to adjust the sights to zero the rifle. Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a rifle rifle shooting merit badge workbook page. It falls upon my shoulders to assist the young men that. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. If youre a boy scout working toward your rifle shooting badge, this resource will help if youve chosen option b of the requirements. Merit badges represent days, weeks or even months of work by scouts. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, 1081. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. The nra provided the targets, the gun safety materials on the range and marksmanship accomplishment patches apart from the merit badge.
This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Once more this spring we, ten ring with beaverbrook sportsmens club in east bethel, are providing the complete rifle shooting merit badge, and if the scout has a partial we can also help them finish. All participants are required to bring the scout adventures permission to shoot consent form with them to the rifle shooting session. Lots of activities and merit badges use targets, so this change makes sense.
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. A totality awesome weekend for sparta boy scouts patch. Boy scout messengers of peace world crest ring patch bsa. Bsa new rifle shooting merit badge patch with card boy scouts of america. But what isnt always clear is what the art on the merit badges themselves represents. The nra helped this boy scout learn to shoot a gun. Im sorry but if you cant put 5 shots into a quarter sized group with a. This is a boy scout merit badge class, please no cub or webelos scouts. Some of them also earned the nra provisional marksman and marksman medals. Air rifles information, safety, and help with your rifle shooting badge. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. Using a bb gun or pellet air rifle and shooting from a benchrest or supported prone position at 15 feet for bb guns or 33 feet for air rifles, fire five groups. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7.
The merit badge university that was scheduled may at the lorain county jvs has been moved to firelands scout reservation the weekend of july 2426, 2020. There are more than 5 merit badges, and any scout, or any qualified venturer or sea scout may earn any of these at any time. Back then, the official boy scouts of america rifle shooting merit badge patch. Nra rifle instructor training and boy scouts of america rifle merit badge counselor qualification in sc. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Scouts having completed the merit badges may continue to shoot the nra. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Please help keep these articles in this format and help us add links to related requirements for other awards and external requirement resources. Vintage boy scouts of america bsa rifle shooting merit. So today lets look at 10 times the bsa changed merit badge emblems for the better. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge.
The cprpfss civilian marksmanship program cmp awards army marksmanship qualification badges to civilians who meet u. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. You can register for classes at the customer service desk at the bass pro shop or call 3094273400. Work towards your fishing and rifle shooting merit badges at bass pro shop. The requirements posted here are the most current, accurate, and official. According to the target used, each shot in the group must meet the following minimum score. The nra began awarding its own marksmanship qualification badges to civilians in 1918. Airsoft rifle information boy scout rifle shooting 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. Important excerpts from that publication can be downloaded from. From wikibooks, open books for an open world instructors lesson plans boy scouts of america rifle shooting merit badge teaching guide nra first steps firearm instruction, responsibility, and safety training program. Our council also gives preference to scouts due to age but numbers have been such that those who want to take the merit badge usually have no problem getting in the class. Participants are able to just attend the merit badge session for the day if they wish. Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. Decoding the art of merit badges bryan on scouting. Scouts and their leaders have the option of shooting both rifle and shotgun at the family. Adjust sights to center the group on the target and fire five groups five shots per group. All merit badge requirements must be met while a registered scout in scouts bsa.
Rifle shooting merit badge activities, council news, district, program by carolyn cruson 8th april 2020 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. Rifle shooting merit badge connecticut yankee council, bsa. Scouting on target the marksmanship merit badge daily. Heres a hint the award helps a young person become an eagle scout. Merit badge requirement updates from 2020 scouts bsa requirements 33216. Airsoft rifle information boy scout rifle shooting badge help.