Scouts do not have to load one bbpellet at a time and shoot before loading another. Use these resources to ensure that you are following bsas shooting sports guidelines and running a safe, fun program. Bsa national shooting sports manual updates november. Other features of the camp include an inground swimming pool, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, standup paddleboards, a beautiful chapel, and a large campfire arena overlooking one of the lakes. Here is the link for the latest shooting sport manual update. Due to a large number of changes and additions to bsa shooting sports since the shooting sports manual was released, here are some corrected and supplemental information to follow until a new shooting sports manual is produced.
National camp standards and the bsa national shooting sports manual. Request shooting sports equipment sam houston area council. The age appropriate guidelines for scouting activities should be used to determine appropriate shooting sports programs for cub scouts. Oct 05, 2018 cub scout shooting sports programs may be conducted only on a district or council level. Scouts bsa scouts bsa is a program for youth ages 11 through 17, designed to develop character, citizenship, and fitness. Bsa national shooting sports manual updates november 20. Manual, which sets out proper safeguards for shooting activity and ensures a safe environment for youth and adults participating in shooting sports. The bsa national shooting sport manual 2015 printing list the. Shooting sports is a popular activity in scouts and there are many rules and regulations involved with the activity. Ncac shooting sports guidelines trifold handout 2021. This policy outlines conduct of shooting sports activities within and by the crossroads of the west council. This resources supportsbut does not replacethe boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual no. This course introduces scouters to the world of shooting sports in the bsa and provides participants with a better idea of how to incorporate shooting sports into the units program in compliance with the bsa shooting sports manual.
All shooting sports conducted in the council will be in accordance with the standards outlined in the bsa shooting sports manual. Shooting sports application to longterm camp programs national shooting sports manual. Reference material for all levels was put into one publication. For more information on bsas policies on shooting sports check out the bsa shooting sports. Jun 01, 2014 include information about shooting sports in the summer and winter olympics.
See shooting sports web page for requirements and classevent details. User manuals, bsa motorcycle operating guides and service manuals. Onscsop shooting sports standard operating procedures. Restricted activities archery, bb gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are restricted to day camps, cub scoutwebelos scout long term camps, councilmanaged shortterm camps and family. In addition, bsa has range supervision minimum requirements. Shooting sports program faqs boy scouts of america. All onsc shooting sports programs will adhere to the bsa guidelines established in the guide to safe. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 9 introduction to shooting sports and the positive aspects throughout the boy scouts of america from cub scouting to venturing and sea scouting, all program divisions use responsible outdoor activities to promote character development and valuesbased leadership training. For their substantial contributions to the writing of this manual and commitment to scouting, the bsa would.
National shooting sports manual, but this training. These two will represent bsa as nra youth ambassadors. Standard operating procedure sop hudson valley council bsa. This program is only for use in council or districtlevel camps and activities. Rhodes france scout reservation is a 640 acre camp in central illinois featuring campsites, 2 lakes, and an outstanding shooting sports area. January, 2014 requirements for the shotgun shooting merit badge.
This cub scout shooting sports guide is intended to assist leaders in helping their cub scouts earn the shooting sports awards. Bb gun shooting provides fun and adventure, yet also teaches skills, discipline, selfreliance, and sportsmanship. Venturing ranger award electives shooting sports 2014 changes. Heshe reports directly to the camp director and will follow national bsa and pikes peak council standards. Cub day camp resident camp shooting sports range operation 102. Reference the boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual, chapter 5, range operation. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual, no 30931 2015 printing. A certified range master is to directly supervise all live fire on the range see the national shooting sports manual for more information. Board of land and natural resources november 14, 2014 state.
Circle ten shooting sports info information on the. National boy scouts of america publications click on. Updated 1062014pa dutch council shooting sports committeemike ruhl, chair 7176150283. The standard operating procedures must include a statement that the nra range safety officer has the right to inspect all firearms and deem if they are safe for use on the range. Snow sports activities in the field must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult 21 years or older who is committed to compliance with bsa winter sports. Special thanks goes out to the scott mehl and ten ring for this manual. Boy scouts of americaold hickory council shooting sports guidelines standard operating procedures sops for all shooting sports conducted by all scouting units, scout leaders, learning for life groups, and all other groups or organizations using the shooting sports facilities at camp raven knob.
Nra basic range safety officer rso coursea certified rso is required for all shooting events at the unit, district and. The boy scouts of america is proud to partner with the national rifle association to provide youth with a beginner pistol experiences the focuses on the safe and responsible use of firearms. Scout shooting sports awards according to boy scouts of america policy and practice. Shooting sports standard operating procedures old north state. The shooting sports day is an opportunity for webelos scouts 4th and 5th. While attending camp, boy scouts and venturers 14 years of age or older can take part in a special shooting experience with opportunities to shoot singleaction. Central nc council shooting sports the central nc council offers a wide variety of shooting sports activities at camp barnhardt, from bb guns for cub scouts to pistol shooting for venture crews. Board of land and natural resources november 14, 2014. Circle ten shooting sports info information on the circle.
If throwing lefthanded with a hand trap the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the left and 3 feet to the rear of the. As a matter of fact, the pamphlet says, rifle shooting is one of those all too rare sports which father and son, mother and. Fullcolor detailed information with the latest industry statistics. 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. The bsa national shooting sport manual 2015 printing list the requirements for each type of event and how many certified people are needed for that event. Standard operating procedure sop hudson valley council. Bsa requires all cub scout shooting sports including cub scout archery, bb guns, wrist rocketsslingshots, catapults or rockets to be supervised by a bsa.
National shooting sports manual 2015 edition this is a northern star council innovation project to showcase some of the unique fun and adventure our program offers through a safe, colorful and commercially designed mobile archery range. Shooting sports standard operating procedures revision a. Shooting safety glasses and hearing protection must be worn on rifle ranges. As part of developing the safety standards and policies and procedures set forth in the manual, bsa has. Multigun airsoft experiences offer a great introduction to the fastest growing shooting sport in the world, 3 gun. Conducting a safety briefing in accordance with the bsa shooting sports manual.
Setting up the range including target frames, bullet traps, shooting tables, shooting seatsstools, gun restsandbags, eye protection and hearing protection as required. Shooting sports, 2017 changes training, paylog, and reporting. The boy scouts of america, in cooperation with the national rifle association, is proud to present the multigun airsoft experience, a fun recreational program for new and intermediate shooters. Cub scouts shooting sports guide, 510322 2016 pprinting. If the trigger mechanism is activated by the 3pound pull, the rifle must be removed from service. Private property approval for shooting sports by units. Prior to supervising shooting ranges, copies of current certifications must be provided to the onsc shooting sports committee, as well as on their person while operating the range. Cub scout shooting sports is available at district and council events only. The shooting sports task force in 2011 completed production on the new boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual, no. The page in section 1 of the bsa national shooting sports manual that applies to your shooting. Bb gun shooting bb gun shooting is an exciting, worthwhile activity for boys, and it is one of the most popular program activities held at cub scout camps. Shooting sports are a popular part of any scout summer or winter camp, and with. Advancement can be accessed on the boy scouts of america makes scouting available to our nations youth by.
Archery, bb gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are restricted to day camps, cub scoutwebelos scout resident camps, councilmanaged family camping programs, or to council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and all standards for bsa shooting sports are enforced. Bsa national shooting sports manual shooting sports program requestreservation form availability based on a range officers availability form must be submitted with the facility use application. Programs your troop can run with the proper trained leadership. Please refer to it and this document until the 2014 national shooting. Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual 85 chapter 11. In conjunction with the preparation for cub scout day camp, 4r offers usa archery level one, bsa range officer, bb gun instructor, bsa range operation. For more information on bsas policies on shooting sports check out the bsa shooting sports faq page. Note that commercial shooting ranges may provide rsos. All shooting ranges in the cub scout program must be supervised by a qualified range master who is at least 18 years of age and who meets the minimum requirements. Ncac bsa where to shoot bsa may 2020 ncac shooting sports standard operating procedures 01242018 revisionsigned. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all scouting events. Mechling writes that that first bsa manual featured an ad from remington promoting. The manual requires that shooting sports events for scouts must be staffed by properly certified instructors and range safety officers. These formal nra courses are available to scouters at reduced prices.
Boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual, no 30931. Shooting boy scouts of america capitol area council. Venturing venturing is a youth development program for young men and women 14 years of age and in the 9th grade through 20 years old. Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical trap, or on any trap or skeet field.
All rifles used in bsa shooting sports must have a minimum trigger pull of 3 pounds and must be tested with a 3pound weight or scale at least once a week while in use. This guide is a boy scouts of america adaptation of the nra 3 gun experience guidebook. One certified bb gun range master per eight shooters. Please refer to it and this document until the 2014 national shooting sports manual is published. Bsa national shooting sports manual 30931 private property approval for shooting sports. See specific qualifications and training requirements for cub scout shooting sports range masters in the.
One bsa archery safety office must be present at all times the range is in operation. National shooting sports manual 2015 due to a number of additionschanges to bsa shootings sports programs and activities, these pages will serve as official corrections to the 2015 shooting sports manual until a new edition of the manual is released. Click each link below for information about each of the programs. This manual contains all bsaapproved shooting sports activities and must be adhered to. The cub scouting shooting sports disciplines of archery, bb gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are restricted to day camps, cub scoutwebelos. Shooting sports are one of the many ways scouting teaches character. May 06, 2015 the official source for this information. The 2014 printing of venturing awards and requirements 34784 sku 618767 omitted the requirements for this elective. Shooting sports outdoor program for shooting sports 160 kb shooting sports round robin training for cub scouts rev 5. Emergency prep bsa 2014 boy scouwarsity 219 advisory council is. Another good bsa manual to have for shooting sports is the bsa guide to safe. Rifle 100 yard rifle range for bsa approved firearms and ammunition iii. Age appropriate guidelines for scouting activities, 34416 insert 2015.
See the guide to safe scouting and the bsa national shooting sports manual, no. Following are changes, updates, and corrections to the current boy scouts of america national shooting sports manual. I further think that you can setup many fun shooting games with the use of nerf guns which dont involve shooting each. Includes information from bsa national shooting sports manual. During summer camp archery, rifle shooting and shotgun shooting merit badges are offered, along with pistol shooting for venture crew members. Having read the shooting sports manual many times, i am confident you do not need to have any certification to shoot nerf guns. California shooting sports parentallegal guardian permission form i, parent or legal guardian of, print name of parent or legal guardian print name of child hereby give my child express permission and consent to be loaned and possess firearms handguns. The shooting sports committee ssc operates under the authority of the camping committee chairman of the sam houston area council shac of the boy scouts of america bsa.
Download archery open shoot download archery instructional download shotgun instructional download shotgun open shoot download bsa shotgun briefing ppt to be used for shotgun instruction and shotgun open shoot programs download rifle instructional download. Cub scout shooting sports guide boy scouts of america. The bsa greatly appreciates the nra for their continuing. Shooting sports merit badge counselor requirements and registration section 7. This is an essential element of ensuring a shooting sports event that is safe for youth participants. Lincoln heritage council shooting sports boy scouts of.
You can purchase a manual from supply, and it is also available. Jan 05, 2020 as other have said, a war involving shooting each other directly violates bsa rules. All rifles used in bsa shooting sports must have a trigger pull in excess of 3. The bsa greatly appreciates the nra for their continuing commitment and contributions to scouting. Venturing ranger award electives shooting sports 2014.
Shooting sports manual and range standing operation procedures. One certified archery range master per eight shooters. Shooting sports program guide old north state council. Dec 14, 2016 the boy scouts of america has selected two young people to serve as the 20162017 nrabsa brownell youth ambassadors.
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