Even though about half of the merit badge requirements arent taught in those courses. Resources overview commissioners merit badges eagle workbook. Merit badge counselor special qualification guidelines. Shooting sports regulations continue to be a nightmare. Submit adult bsa application with your merit badge counselor application. Old north state council merit badge counselor requirements. My son again wanted to do the merit badge and was told no. Scouts typically receive a partial merit badge because they did not meet the minimum shooting score. To qualify as a merit badge counselor mbc, you must. Shotgun shooting merit badge teaching guide bsa 30 minute shotgun briefing. Scouts bsa are invited to our upcoming merit badge saturday workshops where they can complete a variety of merit badges including eaglerequired badges, robotics, shooting sports and more. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection. Boy scouts shotgun shooting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Demonstrate how to handle shotguns in a safe manner.
An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. Having been involved with scouts, my son is an eagle scout, i cant figure out howd you configure the requirements of a hunting merit badge. The requirements for this merit badge can be completed using modern shotguns or. Scouts who want to earn the shotgun merit badge can join us on saturday, may 2nd, 2020 from 9. Merit badge requirements and worksheets scouts bsa boy. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training. Bsa policy states it is up to the scout to initiate it, even if leaders do not approve they have no say that they cannot do it, they may advise but the.
Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 12 gauge may be used. There is no bsa age requirement for rifle shooting merit badge. Boy scouts quick info, i am 14, about to be 15, and i want to get to eagle as soon as possible, i am a tenderfoot though, so i dont really have much time left. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Our baiting hollow camp saff will provide program and counseling for the badge requirements. Merit badge counselor special qualification guidelines in addition to the adult application merit badge counselor applicationand the, the following documentationforms have to be submitted for the specific merit badges listed below. Shotgun shooting merit badge 200720 us scouting service. What is the age requirement for the bsa shotgun shooting. To qualify as a shooting sports merit badge counselor, a volunteer must. In order to meet the basic requirements to serve as a merit badge counselor, you must be at least 18 years of age. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category.
Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation or avocation. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. When merit badges are taught as classes, it is much more difficult to test each scout when appropriate. Each requirement on the merit badge must be tested of the scout by the counselor. All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a currently certified national rifle association shotgun instructor or coach who is 21 years of age or older. Before doing other requirements, successfully complete the bsa swimmer test. From the 20 guide to advancement about who can work on a merit badge. Send this form, along with the bsa adult application form to the heart of america council, 10210 holmes rd, kansas city, mo 6414212.
Prerequisites guide for any program requirements that should be addressed before or after camp in order to satisfy completion. The marksmanship merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges created in 1911. 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. Teaching bsa rifle merit badge, my first time experiences. Bsa leaders can take a variety of training classes during their stay.
One of my 11 year old scouts handled and shot a shotgun better than a few. Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation. For many of our programs, requirements must be completed prior to arrival at camp for a scout to be eligible for completion of the badge. Before participating in either the shotgun or rifle merit badges, all minors are required to. Be registered as a merit badge counselor with the boy scouts of america. However, many states ny for example have a minimum age for firearms so this may limit your access to this badge. A few merit badges have certain restrictions, but otherwise any registered boy scout, varsity scout, or quali. Last year, the camp put scopes on the rifles making the completion rate for the rifle merit badge almost double. Reloads may not be used in bsa shooting sports programs. 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. 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. Merit badge counselors heart of america council boy scouts. Since i went to camp i decided to ask the shot gun instructor about this age restriction.
Only commercially manufactured ammunition may be used. All nonmerit badge awards also offered to adults are located in part 2 of this guide on page 19. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes. Merit badge counselor information five rivers council. Establish requirements to serve as a merit badge counselor in the old north state council. Scouts working on the shotgun shooting merit badge requirements learn to safely handle firearms. Rowing merit badge counselors must have either bsa aquatics instructor certification or equivalent. If a scout comes prepared with the knowledge necessary to discuss the requirments to the satisfaction of the councelor, a signed blue card from his scoutmaster and shoots a required score, he or she can complete all requirements on that day for either the rifle shooting or shotgun shooting merit badge. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. That he had to be at least 14 to do shotgun merit badge. Or local councils may approve individuals previously certified as such, or trained by an instructor so qualified. I am not sure that bsa has a age restriction, but most camps that you go.
This past summer we went away to summer camp in oregon. Small boat sailing na prior practice of required knots is. He said there is no such age restriction for boy scouts. Shotgun shooting has a minimum weight limit since there are a few boys. Scoutbook boy scouts golf merit badge requirements. I spent many hours working on a powerpoint to present. Special qualifications are required to instructors for certain merit badges and require additional documentation. There really isnt anything bsa needs which nra doesnt already address. National boy scouts of america publications click on. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your familys firearms.
Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. At our summer camp they do caution that the boys must be physically able to handle the shotgun. 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. What is the age requirement for the bsa rifle shooting. Option a shotgun shooting modern cartridge type identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. Each class is brought to you by qualified counselors.
For their substantial contributions to the writing of this manual and commitment to scouting, the bsa would also like to thank larry quandahl, mark belli, and. 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. Rifle shooting merit badge requirements 2019 changes. Blue cards are not used in camp unless to show partial completion of badge before camp. The boy scouts of america has the rifle shooting merit badge and the shotgun shooting merit badge.
See the guide to safe scouting and the bsa national shooting sports manual, no. Some summer camps have age restrictions on these merit badges so they. Scout must demonstrate ability to hold proper shotgun stance prior to signing up for merit badge. Testing is inherent in the merit badge process, as it is a formal part of advancement. 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.
Shooting sports have the ability to attract and retain youth in the movement. My son is in 7th grade and he is working on the merit badge right now. Scoutmasters will receive signed rosters of completed requirements for each merit badge on friday of the camp week. 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. Requirements were revised effective january 1, 2007. Please see facebook or your email to get the information on how to join using the go to. Merit badge counselors must register as adult scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each merit badge listed on this merit badge counselor information form. Therefore, before you can attend and be certified as a nra rifle and shotgun instructor, you. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. Rounds need not be shot continuously or on the same day the term round refers to a single series of 25 shots. Shotgun shooting merit badge helps and documents scouter.
Age may be set by the local range master based on state or local laws or to limit the number of participants. I am a nra certified range safety officer and work scout event range days for their shooting merit badges and in a controlled environment its a job to get everyone through safely. Explain why bb and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must complete an adult application for position code 42, fill out this form, and complete bsa. Items 6 and 7 in the merit badge could easily be a formal test. Level1 training, or equivalent and 4 have current naa level1 or. Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions. Text which appears in the shotgun shooting merit badge pamphlet 33331a or 35948, but not in boy scout requirements 33216.
Millions of young people participate in one or more of the sports annuallyarchery, rifle shooting, shotgun activities, etc. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Bsa 30 minute pistol briefing shooting pistol safety, no 430608. They learn about how to care for shotguns and identify their parts.
Be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or special training be. Bsa barriers to abuse guide to safe scouting online boy scouts of america guide to advancement purpose. In may 2018 cub scout shooting sports age appropriate guidelines changed. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. The large waterfront offers a full range of activities to include swimming lessons, swimming merit badge, bsa lifeguard, mile swim, kayaking, canoeing, and the blob. Postponed shotgun merit badge day may 2020 suffolk. Shotgun shooting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. Please keep in mind these general guidelines as you prepare your scouts. So i decided id combine them and teach the boys everything they need to full fill the requirements for both bsa rifle merit badge and bsa shotgun merit badges.
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