VSC wk 3 Shotgun Shooting MB Submission

VSC Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge SUBMISSION

Use this form to submit your work. Each participating Scout must complete a SEPARATE form to receive credit. You do not have to complete every requirement here. You will receive credit for the requirements you do complete.
SCOUT'S FIRST NAME (as registered for the class)*
SCOUT'S LAST NAME (as registered for the class)*
EMAIL ADDRESS (Scout's or Parent's)*
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Class Period*

If you completed the workbook, you may upload the file below and do not need to fill out the requirements below. If you do not submit the workbook, you can complete the questions below for requirements you did not complete during class.
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1. Do the following:
a. Explain why BB and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms.
b. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your family's firearm(s).
c. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection.
d. Give the main points of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state.
e. Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources.
f. Successfully complete a state hunter education course (upload certificate using the button), or obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state, then do the following:

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1. Explain the main points of hunting laws in your state and give any special laws on the use of guns or ammunition
2. List the kinds of wildlife that can be legally hunted in your state.
g. Explain to your counselor the proper hygiene guidelines used in shooting.
h. Identify and explain three shotgun sports.
Sport #1
Sport #2
Sport #3
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.

i. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and their use.
2. Do ONE of the following options

A. Shotgun Shooting (Modern Shotshell Type) - OPTION A

a. Identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function.

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b. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safely handling a shotgun. Upload video of your demonstration.

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c. Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions.

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d. Identify the various gauges of shotguns.

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e. Identify and explain the fundamentals of safely shooting a shotgun.

Explain what a misfire, hang fire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each.

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Squib fire

f. Identify and explain each rule for safely shooting a shotgun.
g. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting. Upload video.

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h. Identify the materials needed to clean a shotgun.
i. Demonstrate how to clean a shotgun safely. Upload video

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j. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a shotgun.
k. Shooting score required - Hit at least 12 out of 25 targets (48%) in two 25-target groups. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order. A minimum of 50 shots must be fired.
1st Group Score
2nd Group Score
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 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 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 straight away targets.
- If using a skeet field, shoot station 7 low house.

B. Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting - OPTION B
a. Discuss a brief history of the development of the muzzle loading shotgun

b. Identify principal parts of percussion and flintlock shotguns and discuss how they function.

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c. Demonstrate and explain the rules of safely handling a muzzle loading shotgun. Upload video.

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d. Identify the various grades of black powder and their proper and safe use.
e. Discuss proper safety procedures pertaining to black powder use and storage.
f. Discuss proper components of a load.
g. Identify proper procedures and accessories used for safely loading a muzzle loading shotgun.
h. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a muzzle loading shotgun on a range, including range procedures. Upload video.

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Explain what a misfire, hang fire, and squib fire are, and explain the procedures to follow in response to each.

Rows	What is it?	Procedure to follow in response
Misfire
Hang fire
Squib fire

i. Shoot a moving target with a muzzle loading shotgun using the five fundamentals of firing the shot. Upload video.

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j. Identify the materials needed to clean to clear a muzzle loading shotgun’s failure to fire and explain or demonstrate proper correction procedures.
k. Demonstrate how to clean a muzzle loading shotgun safely. Upload video

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l. Identify the causes of a muzzle loading shotgun's failure to fire and explain or demonstrate proper preventive procedures.
m. Discuss what points you would consider if selecting a muzzle loading shotgun.
n. Shooting skill 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.
1st Group Score
2md Group Score

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VSC Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge SUBMISSION