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| &rArr | 2 hour session |
| &rArr | You must be a 2nd year camper at any Scout camp or 12 or older to take this badge at Wente. |
| &rArr | Requirements 2(A)(11) and (12) may require extensive shooting practice time outside of merit badge time. |
| &rArr | A $15 fee covers all the rounds needed to complete the badge. |
| &rArr | There is a required Sunday night safety meeting at 7:00pm. |
| &rArr | There is a limit of 24 people per session to give everyone a reasonable amout of time to shoot and for range safety. |
| &rArr | Pre sign up required to insure your spot in the class. |
| &rArr | We do option A for requirement 2. |
| &rArr | This badge can be completed at camp with no prep work. |
Requirements
- Do the following:
- Explain why BB and pellet air guns must always be treated
with the same respect as firearms.
- Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home
asked to see your or your family's firearm(s).
- Explain the need for, and use and types of, eye and hearing
protection.
- Give the main points of the laws for owning and using guns
in your community and state.
- Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable
wildlife resources.
- Obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state. Explain
the main points of hunting laws in your state and give any special
laws on the use of guns or ammunition.
- Identify and explain how you can join or be a part of shooting
sports activities.
- Explain to your counselor the proper hygienic guidelines
used in shooting.
- Give to your counselor a list of sources that you could
contact for information on firearms and their use.
- Do ONE of the following options:
- OPTION A --- RIFLE SHOOTING (Modern Cartridge Type)
- Identify the three main parts of a rifle, and tell how
they function.
- Identify and demonstrate the three fundamental rules
for safe gun handling.
- Identify the two types of cartridges, their parts, and
how they function.
- Explain to your counselor what a misfire, hangfire,
and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow
in response to each.
- Identify and demonstrate the five fundamentals of shooting
a rifle safely.
- Identify and explain each rule for safe shooting.
- 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.
- Identify the basic safety rules for cleaning a rifle,
and identify the materials needed
- Demonstrate how to clean a rifle properly and safely.
- Discuss what points you would consider in selecting
a rifle
- Using a .22 caliber rimfire rifle and shooting from
a bench rest or supported prone position at 50 feet, fire
five groups (three shots per group) that can be covered
by a quarter. Using these targets, explain how to adjust
sights to zero.
- Adjust sights to center the group on the target and
fire five groups (five shots per group). According to the
target used, each shot in the group must meet the following
minimum score:
- A-32 targets - 9
- A-17 or TQ-1 targets - 7,
- A-36 targets - 5.
Note: It is not always practical to adjust the sights (i.e.
when using a borrowed fixed-sight rifle). 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 or touch a quarter
and then explain how to adjust the sights to zero the rifle.
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