January, 2014
Shotgun Shooting Worksheet
Requirements for the Shotgun Shooting merit badge:
- 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.
- Explain 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.
- Successfully complete a state hunter education course, or obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state, then do the following:
- Explain the main points of hunting laws in your state and give any special laws on the use of guns or ammunition, and
- List the kinds of wildlife that can be legally hunted in your state.
- Explain to your counselor the proper hygienic guidelines used in shooting.
- Identify and explain three shotgun sports. Identify places in your community where you could shoot these sports and explain how you can join or be a part of shooting sports activities.
- Give 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: SHOTGUN SHOOTING (Modern Shotshell Type)
- Identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function.
- Identify and demonstrate the rules for safely handling a shotgun.
- Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions.
- Identify the various gauges of shotguns. Explain which one you would use and why.
- Identify and demonstrate the fundamentals of safely shooting a shotgun. Explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each.
- Identify and explain each rule for shooting a shotgun safely.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting.
- Identify the materials needed to clean a shotgun.
- Demonstrate how to clean a shotgun properly and safely.
- Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a shotgun.
- Shooting score required. - Hit at least 12 out of 25 targets (48 percent) in two 25-target groups. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order. A minimum of 50 shots must be fired.
Shooting skill rules:
- Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical trap, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: If using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the right and 3 feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the left and 3 feet to the rear of the shooter.
- All targets should be thrown at a reasonable speed and in the same direction.
- Targets should be generally thrown so as to climb in the air after leaving the trap.
- Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice.
- Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 12 gauge may be used.
- Only commercially manufactured ammunition may be used. Reloads may not be used in BSA shooting sports programs.
- Shooters must shoot in rounds of 25. Rounds need not be shot continuously or on the same day (the term 'round' refers to a single series of 25 shots).
- If using a trap field, shoot station 3 with traps set to throw straightaway targets.
- If using a skeet field, shoot station 7 low house.
OPTION B: MUZZLELOADING SHOTGUN SHOOTING
- Discuss a brief history of the development of the muzzleloading shotgun.
- Identify principal parts of percussion and flintlock shotguns and discuss how they function.
- Demonstrate and discuss the rules for safely handling a muzzleloading shotgun.
- Identify the various grades of black powder and their proper and safe use.
- Discuss proper safety procedures pertaining to black powder use and storage.
- Discuss proper components of a load.
- Identify proper procedures and accessories used for safely loading a muzzleloading shotgun.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a muzzleloading shotgun on a range, including range procedures. Explain what a misfire, hangfire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each.
- Shoot a moving target with a muzzleloading shotgun using the five fundamentals of firing the shot.
- Identify the materials needed to clean a muzzleloading shotgun properly and safely.
- Demonstrate how to clean a muzzleloading shotgun safely.
- Identify the causes of a muzzleloading shotgun's failure to fire and explain or demonstrate proper preventative procedures.
- Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a muzzleloading shotgun.
- Shooting score required. : Hit at least 5 out of 15 targets in each of two 15-target groups. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order. A minimum of 30 shots must be fired.
Shooting skill rules:
- Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical trap, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: if using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the right and 3 feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the left and 3 feet to the rear of the shooter.
- All targets should be thrown at a reasonable speed and in the same direction.
- Targets should be generally thrown so as to climb in the air after leaving trap.
- Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice.
- Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 10 gauge may be used.
- Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used.
- On a standard trap field, the shooter should be positioned 8 yards behind the trap house. The trap should be set to throw only straightaway targets.
- If using a skeet field, shoot station 7 low house.
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