Transcript January 2005 Capital District Roundtable

April 2006
Capital District Roundtable
Marksmanship
Chris D Garvin
Roundtable Commissioner
OUTLINE
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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
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Rifle Shooting Merit Badge
Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge
 Sports Merit Badge Group
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Source
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www.meritbadge.com/home.htm
Learning Worksheet
Test Your Knowledge
Merit Badges
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Rifle Shooting
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3 Options
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Rifle Shooting (Modern Cartridge Type)
Air Rifle Shooting (BB or Pellet)
Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
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2 Options
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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.
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Cub Scouting Standards
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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.
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Boy Scouting Standards
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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.
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Shotguns
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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)
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Rifles
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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.
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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 3pound 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.
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Muzzle Loaders
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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)
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Handguns
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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.
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Venturing Standards
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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:
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Rifles
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Venturers may use center-fire rifles (large caliber rifles).
Handguns
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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
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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
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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
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Boise Rifle & Pistol Club Inc
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Impact Guns (indoor range)
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222 W Railroad, Nampa
Caldwell Gun Club
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7680 W Vallejo Rd, Boise
Nampa Rod & Gun Club
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2350 Kuna Mora Rd, Boise
DJ’s Clays
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2420 E Kuna Mora Rd, Kuna
Boise Gun Club
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11655 W Executive Dr Boise
Black’s Creek Firing Range (ask to use the Hunter Safety Range)
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6961 Supply Way, Boise
21840 Pond Ln, Caldwell
Idaho Sporting Clays
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Rt 1, Homedale
NRA Youth Programs
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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
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GUN SAFETY:
Gun Safety Rules Brochure (item #14080) -- NRA's ten gun safety rules and the 1-2-3's
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Smart & Safe Booklet (item #11535) -- Details the basics of gun safety and responsibility
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Parents' Guide to Gun Safety Brochure (item #12852) -- Explains when and what to
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Firearm Safety and the Hunter Brochure (item #07430) -- Covers general gun
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Home Firearm Safety Handbook (item #14120) -- Covers guidelines for handling
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of safe gun handling
for new gun owners
teach children about gun safety; also available in Spanish
safety while in the field
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
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TRAINING AND MARKSMANSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
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Basic Firearm Training Program Brochure (item #13030) -- Provides information on the various NRA
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Share Your Knowledge: Become an NRA Certified Instructor Brochure (item #13040) -- Provides
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Basics of Rifle Shooting Handbook (item #13180) -- Covers gun safety, ammunition, parts and
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basic courses
information on how to become an NRA cerified instructor
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
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NRA PROGRAM BOOKS:
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Developing Your Youth Shooting Sports Program (item #09459) -- Details how to
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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 [email protected]
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The Skeeters' Guide: A Companion for Beginning Skeet Shooters (item #09180) --
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Safety & Program Guidelines for Summer Camp Shooting Sport Counselors (item
#09435) -- Guidelines on gun safety, range maintenance and management, shooting sports
Provides tips on the game of skeet, the jargon, ettiquette, and techniques for each station
activities, and how to teach basic marksmanship at commercial summer camps
April 2006
Capital District Roundtable
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