Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge
Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge
Details
Narrative
6 Hour Course In-Person Class
What’s Included
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Hands-On Instruction by Certified NRA Instructors
- Range Fees
- All Clays
- NRA Gun Safety Rules Card
- NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Handbook
- NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program Booklet
- NRA Certificate
- Snacks, Drinks, and Lunch
Optional Items
- Shotgun Usage (12 gauge or 20 gauge)
- Ammunition for Class (additional cost)
- Hearing Protection
- Eye Protection
Details
We teach the NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting course, which covers all of the requirements for the Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge.
Shooting Score Requirement: 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. If the scout cannot successfully shot the requirement, they can shot at another time and / or at a scout camp.
Short Description: This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
More Details: This course is at least 10 hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
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