April 2006 Capital District Roundtable

Marksmanship

Chris D Garvin Roundtable Commissioner

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Introduction Merit Badges Teacher’s Guide Sources Questions

Introduction

“The Boy Scouts of America adheres to its longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, airguns, and BB guns in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs.”

Guide to Safe Scouting - VIII – Guns and Firearms

Merit Badges

Merit Badges

Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge

Sports Merit Badge Group Source

www.meritbadge.com/home.htm Learning Worksheet Test Your Knowledge

Merit Badges

Rifle Shooting 3 Options

Rifle Shooting (Modern Cartridge Type) Air Rifle Shooting (BB or Pellet) Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting

Shotgun Shooting 2 Options

Shotgun Shooting (Modern Cartridge Type) Muzzle-Loading

Teacher’s Guide

Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, firearms shall not be brought on camping, hiking, backpacking, or other Scouting activities except those specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a currently certified BSA or National Rifle Association firearms instructor.

Cub Scouting Standards Youth members of Cub Scouting are permitted

to participate in the shooting activities named in here only.

Archery and BB gun shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or to council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards for BSA shooting sports are enforced. Archery and BB gun shooting are not to be done at the pack level.

Cub Scouts are not permitted to use any other type of handgun or firearm.

Boy Scouting Standards Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts are permitted to

participate in shooting activities outlined in the Cub Scout standards and in the standards listed here.

Boy Scouts are permitted to fire bows and arrows, BB guns, .22-caliber bolt-action, single-shot rifles, air rifles, shotguns, and muzzle-loading long guns under the direction of a certified instructor, 21 years of age or older, within the standards outlined in current Scouting literature and bulletins. BSA policy does not permit the use of handguns in the Boy Scouting program.

Shotguns It is recommended that either 20-, 16-, or 12-gauge

semiautomatic shotguns be used. Gas operated shotguns are recommended.

Ammunition containing No. 8 shot or smaller is recommended on ranges with a protected down range of 600 feet. Additional down range distance of 150 feet (total 750) is required for No. 6 shot size. Shot larger than No. 6 is not to be used.

Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn on shotgun ranges.

All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a currently NRA-certified shotgun instructor or coach who is 21 years of age or older.

Primary reference: Camp Program and Property Management (Shooting Sports, Section VI)

Rifles Breech-loading rifles will be single-shot, bolt-

action of the .22-caliber rim-fire type only. They may be chambered for the .22-short or .22-long rifle, but not for the .22-WMR rifle (which uses a more powerful cartridge). Air rifles are also permitted.

Semiautomatic rifles will not be permitted. Repeating rifles having a tubular magazine will

not be permitted. Repeating rifles having a removable clip-type

magazine will be permitted but must be used as single-loaders.

All rifles used in BSA shooting sports shall have a trigger pull in excess of 3 pounds, and shall be tested with a 3-pound weight or scale at least once a week while in use. If the trigger mechanism is activated by the 3-pound pull, the rifle should be immediately removed from service.

Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn on the range.

All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a currently NRA-certified rifle instructor or coach who is 21 years of age or older.

Muzzle Loaders The following standards are for muzzle-loading long guns.

Muzzle-loading rifles must be recently manufactured, percussion only. BSA recommends those that are .45- or .50-caliber. Rifles made from kits must be checked by an expert gunsmith.

Recommended loads of .FFFg blackpowder are not to exceed 1 grain per caliber. One-half of this amount is frequently sufficient for target shooting.

Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn. All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a

currently certified NRA/NMLRA muzzle-loading rifle instructor who is at least 21 years of age.

Each pupil must have one instructor or adult coach under instructor supervision when loading and firing.

Primary reference: Camp Program and Property Management (Shooting Sports, Section VI)

Handguns Handgun use is limited to the Venturing program only. All training and shooting activities must be under the

supervision of a currently NRA-certified pistol instructor or a pistol instructor of a local, state, or federal agency who is 21 years of age or older.

All participants must complete a basic pistol marksmanship course prior to range firing. The NRA basic pistol marksmanship course (or equivalent training course) conducted by a law enforcement agency, a civilian gun club, or a U.S. military department is acceptable.

With the approval of the local council, handgun shooting may be conducted on BSA camp ranges, provided the shooting is done under the auspices of an NRA-certified pistol instructor or pistol instructor of a local, state, or federal agency.

Shooting safety glasses and ear protection must be worn on pistol ranges.

Care must be taken to comply with federal, state, and local laws.

Venturing Standards The following guidelines relate to use of

firearms within the Venturing program only. Safety should be the primary consideration when firearms are used as part of the Venturing program.

Venturers may do all activities listed as approved in the Cub Scout and Boy Scout sections and must follow guidelines in those sections. In addition to those activities, Venturers may do the following:

Rifles Venturers may use center-fire rifles (large caliber rifles).

Handguns Handgun use is limited to the Venturing program. All pistol shooting activities must be supervised by a currently NRA-certified pistol

instructor and when on the range, must be supervised by a currently NRA-certified range safety officer.

When on the range, there must be a ratio of no more than three shooters per adult coach or instructor. the adult coaches or instructors must be close to the shooters for close supervision. The adult coaches/instructors must be supervised by the range safety officer.

All participants must complete an NRA basic pistol marksmanship course prior to range firing.

With the approval of the local council, handgun shooting may be conducted on BSA camp ranges, provided the shooting is done under the supervision of a currently NRA-certified range safety officer.

Shooting safety glasses and ear protection must be worn on pistol ranges. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws is required. To locate an NRA-certified range safety officer or instructor in your area, contact the NRA

Training Department at 703-267-1430 or at www.nrahq.org/education/training/find.asp. Primary reference: Venturing Leader Manual, No. 34655D

Safety Basic Firearms Safety Rules 1. HANDLE ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.

A firearm offers no guarantee that it is unloaded. Therefore, always treat each firearm with respect.

2. NEVER PULL THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU ARE SURE OF YOUR TARGET.Always be positive of your target and what is behind it prior to pulling the trigger.

3. WATCH WHERE YOU POINT YOUR FIREARM'S MUZZLE.Control the direction of your firearm's muzzle at all times by pointing it in a safe direction.

4. MAKE SURE THE AMMUNITION MATCHES THE FIREARM.Double check your ammunition to make sure it matches the gauge or caliber of the firearm.

5. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BARREL IS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS.Before loading, check for obstructions in the barrel.

Safety 6. NEVER TAKE CHANCES WITH A LOADED FIREARM.

Unload your firearm before attempting to cross over any obstacle or hazardous terrain.

7. DON'T RELY ON YOUR FIREARM'S SAFETY.Because a safety is a mechanical device, it could fail at any time. Always remember to place the safety back on immediately after the shot.

8. STORE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN A SAFE PLACE.Store firearms and ammunition separate from one another and out of the reach of children.   POPGUNS strongly recommends the diligent use of trigger locks when storing firearms. 

9. NEVER LOAD A FIREARM UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO USE IT.Don't load your firearm until you are ready to hunt - and unload as soon as you are finished.

10. NEVER MIX ALCOHOL AND FIREARMS.Alcohol and drugs impair judgment; never consume either before or during hunting or target practice.

Local Ranges Boise Rifle & Pistol Club Inc

6961 Supply Way, Boise Impact Guns (indoor range)

11655 W Executive Dr Boise Black’s Creek Firing Range (ask to use the Hunter Safety

Range) 2420 E Kuna Mora Rd, Kuna

Boise Gun Club 2350 Kuna Mora Rd, Boise

DJ’s Clays 7680 W Vallejo Rd, Boise

Nampa Rod & Gun Club 222 W Railroad, Nampa

Caldwell Gun Club 21840 Pond Ln, Caldwell

Idaho Sporting Clays Rt 1, Homedale

NRA Youth Programs NRA Shooting Sports Camps NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program NRA Youth Shooting Sports E-Newsletter Youth Hunter Education Challenge Youth Education Summit and Scholarship

Program NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth

Award NRA Youth Advisory Board Eagle Scout Recognition InSights Magazine

Sources

Sources GUN SAFETY: Gun Safety Rules Brochure (item #14080) -- NRA's ten gun safety rules and the

1-2-3's of safe gun handling Smart & Safe Booklet (item #11535) -- Details the basics of gun safety and

responsibility for new gun owners Parents' Guide to Gun Safety Brochure (item #12852) -- Explains when and what

to teach children about gun safety; also available in Spanish Firearm Safety and the Hunter Brochure (item #07430) -- Covers general

gun safety while in the field Home Firearm Safety Handbook (item #14120) -- Covers guidelines for

handling and storing guns at home Fundamentals of Gun Safety Video (item #11560) -- Demonstrates the

basics of gun safety and storage, and provides an overview of various types of guns and their actions (10 minutes)

Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Animated Video (item #12540) -- NRA's gun safety mascot, Eddie Eagle, teaches elementary school age children to "Stop! Don't Touch! Leave the Area. Tell an Adult," if they should find a gun.

Safe Gun Handling Poster (item #14240) -- 29" x 17" poster illustrates the basic gun safety rules

Sources TRAINING AND MARKSMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure (item #13030) -- Provides information on the

various NRA basic courses Share Your Knowledge: Become an NRA Certified Instructor Brochure (item #13040) --

Provides information on how to become an NRA cerified instructor Basics of Rifle Shooting Handbook (item #13180) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts and

operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for rifles Basics of Pistol Shooting Handbook (item #13270) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts

and operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for pistols Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook (item #13360) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts

and operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for shotguns The Muzzleloading Rifle Handbook (item #14290) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts and

operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for muzzleloading rifles The Muzzleloading Pistol Handbook (item #14350) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts

and operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for muzzleloading pistols The Muzzleloading Shotgun Handbook (item #14410) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts

and operation, cleaning, storing, and marksmanship fundamentals for muzzleloading shotguns Air Guns: A Guide to Air Pistols and Rifles Handbook (item #09170) -- Covers the basics of air

gun safety, operation and use

Sources NRA PROGRAM BOOKS:

Developing Your Youth Shooting Sports Program (item #09459) -- Details how to organize and conduct an exciting and successful shooting sports program for youth

Neighborhood Air Gun Program (item #09181) -- Provides information on air gun programs and constructing an air gun range

NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program (item #09525) -- Complete program information for all qualification courses of fire for air guns, rifles, pistols, shotguns, and muzzleloaders, as well as the patches, pins, medals, and certificates available for each discipline

NRA Shooting Sports Camp Planning Guide -- Guidelines for organizing and conducting an NRA Shooting Sports Camp. To obtain a copy call (703) 267-1591 or contact us via e-mail at youth_programs@nrahq.org

The Skeeters' Guide: A Companion for Beginning Skeet Shooters (item #09180) -- Provides tips on the game of skeet, the jargon, ettiquette, and techniques for each station

Safety & Program Guidelines for Summer Camp Shooting Sport Counselors (item #09435) -- Guidelines on gun safety, range maintenance and management, shooting sports activities, and how to teach basic marksmanship at commercial summer camps

April 2006 Capital District Roundtable

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