According to the target used, each shot in the group must meet the following minimum score. Links, and crossreferences to related badges and awards. Heres a complete list of 2017 boy scout requirement changes. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open books. Range time, rifle, 100 rounds, targets, instructors we can handle up to 20 scouts at a time on the range. Rifle shooting merit badge boy scouts of america on. This is the first major firearms publication to be offered in a freeaccess web format. Only one company built cooper his scout rifle while he was alive, the steyr scout.
From wikibooks, open books for an open world boy scout program. Rifle shooting pamphlet boy scouts of america javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Dec 19, 2017 ruger gunsite scout rifle the ruger gunsite scout rifle was developed in conjunction with the staff at the world famous shooting facility. All instructors and range safety officers are trained and certified by the nra and the bsa. Rifle shooting merit badge scoutbook bugs scouting forums. The bsa provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities. Jan 02, 2009 boy scout shawn goldsmith has earned all of the 121 merit badges the organization offers, ranging in subjects from basketry to nuclear science. Bsa has plenty of reference books to guide scouters and scout leaders including the cub scout history book, this years boy scout requirements book, leader guidebooks, and many more. A scout rifle could do those things, but not as well as a gun thats designed to do those things, and in this day and age, 99 percent of shooters dont need a gun that does everything. I had a lot of fun shooting bb guns with him and id always try to teach him the marksmen. 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. The american boy scout organization adopted the no. Bring the rifle shooting merit badge book its a good idea to read this ahead of.
For those members of the boy scouts of america who want to earn the rifle. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Adjust sights to center the group on the target and fire five groups five shots per group. Nra rifle instructor and bsa rifle merit badge counselor. Jul 03, 2019 i have several scouts that just completed rifle shooting. Using these targets, explain how to adjust sights to zero a rifle.
Boy scout rifle shooting merit badge program each fall, the citizens rifle and revolver club crrc hosts a rifle shooting program specifically for scouts interested in the rifle shooting merit badge. Henry eagle scout tribute rifle honors a boys courage. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. Scoutingbsa wikibooks, open books for an open world. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2002. Rifle shooting boy scouts of america merit badge series 5. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. Last year 43,196 young americans earned a very special marksmanship distinction. Neat old 1931 booklet for rifle shootingthey never say boy scouts but it is implied by the photos.
Ironically, the 19 bsa manual on page 36 provided detailed information on a marksmanship badge that could be earned by the scouts. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. 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. Back in the early 1980s, cooper gathered a number of likeminded individuals together and discussed the design and use of what he came to call the scout rifle. My son has been rifle shooting for a couple years now, and can easily complete the rifle shooting merit badge, but that requires a merit badge counselor to sign off on his work. Basic rifle shooting handbook, nra gun safety rules card, student exam, course certificate, course evaluation and marksmanship qualification booklet. From wikibooks, open books for an open world boy scouts of america. I believe this is due to not having option b and c complete even though a scout only needs to complete on of the options. Boy scouts of america bsa, the world organization of the scout movement wosm or other scouting and guiding. Scoutingbsarifle shooting merit badge wikibooks, open.
Rifle shooting merit badge requirements us scouting service. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. Boy scouts rifle shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and.
Daisy boy scouts of america air rifle bass pro shops. Rc scout ranch residentovernight rc scout ranch residentovernight aquatics training. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a rifle from the bench rest position or supported prone position while using the five fundamentals of rifle shooting. The daisy boy scouts of america air rifle works with either bbs or. Henry salute to scouting edition rifle the boy scouts of america is one of the nations and largest most prominent valuesbased youth development organizations. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms.
Henry big boy eagle scout centennial tribute edition rifle. Scouting on target the marksmanship merit badge daily. For those members of the boy scouts of america who want to earn the rifle shooting merit badge, heres your chance. Then he moved on to the boy scouts, where he earned 26 merit badges five more than required. Available only to approved nra training counselors conducting nra instructor training for boy scouts of america. Richard manns the scout rifle study offers a comprehensive look at the history of the scout rifle and its place in the new millennium. Boy scouts through volunteers that are registered rifle shooting merit badge counselors and nra range safety officers, g2g provides education as well as the facility for the qualification aspects of the rifle shooting merit badge. Before you ready, aim, fire, learn about rifle shooting the safe way through this merit badge. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements and references. Aug, 2011 alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. Maybe youre missing in the field because you do not practice in the field. In others, the merit badges name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badges requirements. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet, rifle shooting merit badge.
Follow the nra first steps lesson plan note that you are only stating the learning objectives for this lesson and not going into detail at this point. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. This workbook may be reproduced and used locally by scouts and scouters for purposes consistent with the programs of the. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 9 introduction to shooting sports and the positive aspects throughout the boy scouts of america from cub scouting to venturing and sea scouting, all program divisions use responsible outdoor activities to promote character development and valuesbased leadership training. Project muse boy scouts, the national rifle association. In addition, the scout store also carries books on leathercrafting, activity books, comic books, etc. It put the icing on the cake for a very memorable achievement. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge.
However, because of pressure from antiviolence influential donors, the boy scouts of america did not adopt any rifle. Ruger developed their own scout concept and dubbed it appropriately the gunsite scout rifle. Thats right, last year 43,196 boy scouts earned the marksmanship merit badge for rifle shooting. Alexs rifle shooting merit badge part 1 handbook and practice. I am pleased to hear that some of the girl scout troops around the country are now incorporating earning merit badges for rifle shooting, into their curriculum, a discipline, which in the past, was reserved for the boy scouts. The 2020 requirements book omitted this note, which should. Rifle shooting merit badge pamphlet kindle edition by boy scouts of america. Is the scout rifle concept the best personal defense gun in. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a rifle. Boy scouts, the national rifle association, and the domestication of rifle shooting jay mechling bio in the action film, spy game 2001, the cia agent played by robert redford asks brad pitts character where he learned to shoot so well. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
Anthony, thank you so much for going above and beyond reasonable expectations in getting a last minute eagle scout commemorative rifle for my sons eagle ceremony. He just crossed over from cub scouts to boy scouts. Point blank range is proud to partner with the bsa by providing support, equipment, and facilities used for training the boys for their rifle shooting merit badge. This nra rifle instructor training class proceeds through eight lessons that teach you how to conduct the nra basic rifle shooting course step by step using the nra basic rifle shooting course outline and lesson plans, and how to teach rifle shooting on a basic level. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. The bsas 2017 boy scout requirements book, detailing major and minor changes to boy scout ranks and merit badges, is now available inside youll find. Identify and explain each rule for shooting an air rifle safely. Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Identify and demonstrate the five fundamentals of shooting a rifle. Shooting sports boy scouts of america boy scouts of. Heres a hint the award helps a young person become an eagle scout. The story of how a company and its henry eagle scout tribute rifle celebrated an eagle scout s accomplishments and a boy s courage to persevere.
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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america. Only registered boy scouts can participate at this rate. Geocaching, inventing, and scouting heritage are new merit badges. Scouts who earn their rifle shooting merit badge learn about safe gun handling, the parts of a gun, local hunting laws, and more. Students will receive the nra pistol shooting instructor candidate packet electronically downloaded. Follow the nra first steps lesson plans as written, however, distribute the bsa rifle shooting merit badge book instead of the nra basics of rifle shooting book to the scouts.
Scoutbook boy scouts rifle shooting merit badge requirements. National boy scouts of america publications click on. We also talked about the parts of the rifle which he was well acquainted with since he started. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. It is a sport that has been the driving force behind airgun innovation and technological advancements. Shooting sports scouting shooting sports purpose of bsa shooting sports shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. Guide to safe scouting online version age appropriate guidelines for scouting activities, 34416 insert 2015 printing. Since then, several more companies have come forward with their own cooperinspired scout rifles.
Competitive 10m air rifle and pistol shooting is simple in its design but takes a years to perfect and master. Learn the rules of gun safety, find out how much fun it is to be able to shoot safely and accurately, and earn your merit badge. National boy scouts of america publications click on hyperlink to download publication safety guidelines. Rifle shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Rifle shooting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. The scout rifle is a class of generalpurpose rifles defined and promoted by jeff cooper in the early 1980s that bears similarities in design and function to guide guns, mountain rifles, and other rifle archetypes that emphasize comfortable carry and practical accuracy over firepower. Published on aug, 2011 alex started the rifle shooting merit badge to day buy practicing and studying the safety rules. Please let me know if this can be fixed quickly i would prefer not to mark the badge complete manually.
Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Jun 29, 2016 if i want a gun to go hunting elk, do i want a scout rifle. Learn how to conduct a cub scout shooting sports range. It is suggested that students complete the basic course phase 1, online and phase 2, shooting qualification prior to an instructor class. We were able to find consecutive serial numbers and order through trail boss outfitters, a local gun shop in sierra vista, az. The requirements in the 2011 boy scout requirements book. On target has a solid relationship with boy scout troops in the local area and we offer boy scout specials to help your scouts complete their rifle merit badge. Gunsite is, of course, the training facility established by jeff cooper. The bb reservoir holds up to 50 bbs, or pellets can be loaded one at a. The 2009 printing of the boy scout handbook inadvertently included bugler as a position of responsibility under eagle scout requirement 4. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your. I wanted to share a picture of our three sons holding their golden boy eagle scout tribute edition. Bring a completely filled out merit badge blue cardname, address etc. Boy scouts basic rifle shooting course student packet.
The history of the scout rifle and its place in the 21st century mann ii, mr richard allen on. Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing protection. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely shoot a target from the bench rest position or supported prone position while using the five fundamentals of rifle shooting. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. Steyr scout rifle the steyr scout gives you the option of mounting an extended eye relief scope, and even has a builtin bipod that tucks up into the stock. But whats the harm in getting a scout rifle if thats what i want. This is a much more extensive program, but somewhat more flexible in scheduling.