My advice is to contact your local troop if you know someone and make the offer to them. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training. Archery boy scouts merit badge workbook boy scouts. 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. The scout may keep the badge and count it toward advancement. 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. Below are backup copies of the troops physical merit badge books, and are for online viewing only please do not download. Teaching the archery merit badge a practical guide to teaching the archery merit badge as part of an ongoing program. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and uses.
Scouts are expected to arrive prepared with the printed merit badge worksheets a notebook, pen or pencil and a great. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. You have successfully added shotgun shooting merit badge emblem to your shopping cart. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. I can see the smiles on their faces tonight, then ill get to see the real ones tomorrow.
Ill be doing another boy scout merit badge qualification this saturday. Participants are able to just attend the merit badge session for the day if they wish. Be certified by the national rifle association as an instructor for the merit badge discipline or be currently certified as a national camping school shooting sports director with the nra rifle and shotgun instructor certification. Blue card from your scoutmaster click on the link for instructions on how to fill it. Certain merit badges require the counselor to have specific qualifications in order. The effective date for earning these new merit badges is april 1, 2010, and requirements must be. Shotgun shooting merit badge shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 35. You dont necessarily need to be a merit badge counselor unless you just want to to host the local scouts. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9. Please bring proof of your prerequisites that are finished. Rifle and shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet, type 9, red band cover, 1081 printing. Shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. Thursday turn in woodruff shotgun merit badge packet wsc shotgun mb packet2018. Hes been shooting and hunting with both rifle and shotgun since hes been 10, hes now.
The lake erie council is offering free camping to any unit that wishes to join us for the whole weekend. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Special merit badge counselor requirements doubleknot. Shotgun shooting merit badge requirements and worksheets. It was a beautiful day, and already pretty hot by the time we got. For their substantial contributions to the writing of this manual. Reference shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9495, shotgun shooting resources. Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions. 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.
This merit badge pamphlet not only gives scouts requirements information, but also gives scouts a handy resource to reference when learning about all of the different shotshell types and safety information. Explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squibfire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. Introduction to the welding merit badge part 1 boy scouts of america duration. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information.
The unique border will immediately identify it as a 2010 historic merit badge. Boy scouts of america merit badge series lot 6 books shotgun ocean citizen fit. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. The merit badge program provides opportunities for youth to explore more than 120 fields of skill and knowledge. This event is popular, plan to register early, each merit badge class has limited space. Stem university will be held again at albright college on january 4, 2020. Public merit badge list boy scout troop 142 bardstown, kentucky. Vid 20620 094756 bryan shotgun shooting at the range to complete requirements for boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge. They do have an age requirement for horseback riding but that is just because it is off site and they need to limitthe number of boys attending. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 9596, shotgun shooting resources. Merit badges are tools that scouts can use to pursue their individual interests. Shotgun shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. Richard evans pikes peak council version 11162014 overview some of the most rewarding work i have done as a volunteer has come from the time i have spent on the archery range. While earning this merit badge, scouts will apply handson knowledge to gain a greater understanding and respect of these firearms.
In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. The basic shotgun course is a prerequisite to take the instructors course. Requirements for the shotgun shooting merit badge with worksheets. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Reference rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 5759, olympic games and shooting. To teach the shotgun merit badge you must be an nra shotgun instructor. West chester gun club is the friendliest place for your troop to come and learn shot gun safety and how to shoot. Merit badges troop leadership troop 150 scoutmasters. Boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. As turkey hunting has become increasingly popular, more and more manufacturers have developed shotguns that have more features. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a muzzleloading shotgun on a range, including range procedures.
This is a 10hours course designed to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and attitude to safely handle a shotgun while shooting at a moving target. Now that the spring turkeyhunting season is nearly upon us, you should find the right shotgun. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. Merit badges are awards earned by boy scouts based on activities within an area of study by completing a list of requirements. Through the merit badge program, a scout also learns. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Shotgun shooting merit badge us scouting service project. Revised 11114 to 6 hours 7 hours if 5 day program note. 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. Nra first stepsmerit badge for shotgun found in appendix 1. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge.
You may also be interested in eagle required merit badges or historical merit badges. 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. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. The merit badge workshops that were postponned for march and april have been moved to firelands scout reservation the weekend of june 1921, 2020. Shotgun shooting merit badge information for scouts and leaders. There are more than different merit badges and scouts may work on merit badges from they time they join the troop until they turn 18 years old. New listing boy scouts of america merit badge booklet lot of 9 1950s vintage bsa book.
Shotgun shooting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. At our summer camp they do caution that the boys must be physically able to handle the shotgun. Our nra certified coaches can work with your troop for your scouts to gain experience and even get their shotgun shooting merit badge. Earning merit badges gives a scout the kind of selfconfidence that comes from overcoming obstacles to achieve a goal. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Its great youre willing to offer your facility for that purpose. They may have their own rifleshotgun merit badge counselor already. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. There is no time limit for completion of merit badges other than age 18. Not all scouts can go out and buy the merit badge book. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge.
Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. In others, the merit badges name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badges requirements. Camping merit badge camping merit badge pamphlet 35866. Download or print the most up to date workbook and requirements for earning the shotgun shooting merit badge.
Shotgun shooting merit badge teach guide revised 11114. We encourage all scouts to read the merit badge booklet and finish all prerequisites before attending the merit badge workshop. Reference shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet pages 5159, clay target sports. This pdf packet can be used to help bsa scouts organize and prepare for meeting with their merit badge counselor. Campus map 20 prereq lists if a badge isnt listed, there are no prerequisites required.
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