Shotgun Shooting


Shotgun Shooting
BSA Supply No. 35948

A shotgun is a precision instrument, designed to shoot a shot charge in a specific pattern to cover a designated area at a certain distance. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning.

Requirements

  1. Do the following:
    1. Explain why BB and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as firearms.
    2. Describe how you would react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your family's firearm(s).
    3. Explain the need for and use and types of eye and hearing protection.
    4. Explain the main points of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state.
    5. Explain how hunting is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources.
    6. Successfully complete a state hunter education course, or obtain a copy of the hunting laws for your state, then do the following.
      1. Explain the main points of hunting laws in your state and give any special laws on the use of guns and ammunition, and
      2. List the kinds of wildlife that can be legally hunted in your state.
    7. Explain to your counselor the proper hygienic guidelines used in shooting.
    8. 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.
    9. Give your counselor a list of sources that you could contact for information on firearms and their use.
    10. Do ONE of the following options:

    Shotgun Shooting (Modern Shotshell Type) Option

    1. Identify the principal parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function.
    2. Identify and demonstrate the rules for safely handling a shotgun.
    3. Identify the parts of a shotgun shell and their functions.
    4. Identify the various gauges of shotguns. Explain which one you would pick for use and why.
    5. Identify and explain the fundamentals of safely shooting a shotgun.
    6. Identify and explain each rule for safely shooting a shotgun.
    7. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the fundamentals of shotgun shooting.
    8. Identify the materials needed to clean a shotgun.
    9. Demonstrate how to clean a shotgun safely.
    10. Discuss what points you would consider in selecting a shotgun.
    11. Shooting score required—Hit at least 12 (48 percent) out of 25 targets in two 25-target groups. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order.

    Shooting skill rules:

    • Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: If using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least five feet to the right and three feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap this should be reversed.
    • 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.
    • Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used.
    • Any ammunition, either factory or hand loaded, may be used.
    • 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).

    Muzzle-Loading Shotgun Shooting Option

    1. Discuss a brief history of the development of the muzzle-loading shotgun.
    2. Identify principal parts of percussion and flintlock shotguns and discuss how they function.
    3. Demonstrate and discuss safe handling rules of a muzzle-loading shotgun.
    4. Identify the various grades of black powder and their proper use.
    5. Discuss proper safety procedures pertaining to black powder use and storage.
    6. Discuss proper components of a load.
    7. Identify proper procedures and accessories used for loading a muzzle-loading shotgun.
    8. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a muzzle-loading shotgun on a range, including range procedures.
    9. Shoot a moving target with a muzzle-loading shotgun using the five fundamentals of firing the shot.
    10. Identify the materials needed to clean a muzzle-loading shotgun properly and safely.
    11. Demonstrate how to clean a muzzle-loading shotgun safely.
    12. Identify the causes of a muzzle-loading shotgun's failing to fire and explain or demonstrate proper correction procedures.
    13. Discuss what points you would consider if selecting a muzzle-loading shotgun.
    14. Shooting score required—Hit at least five out of 15 targets.

    Shooting skill rules:

    • Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: If using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least five feet to the right and three feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap this should be reversed.
    • 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 10 gauge may be used.
    • Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used.

    Resources

    Scouting Literature

    • Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, and Rifle Shooting merit badge pamphlets
    • Camp Health and Safety, No. 19-308
    • Camp Program and Property Management (section VI, Shooting Sports), No. 20-920B
    • Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416D
    • Health and Safety Guide, No. 34415B

    Books

    • Bridges, Toby. Muzzleloading. Creative Publishing, 1997.
    • Brister, Bob. Shotgunning: The Art and the Science. Winchester Press, 1977.
    • Galan, J. I. Airgun Digest. DBI Books, 1995.
    • Henderson, David R. Gunsmithing Shotguns: A Basic Guide to Care and Repair. Lyons Press, 2003.
    • Malloy, John. Complete Guide to Guns and Shooting. DBI Books, 1995.
    • McIntosh, Michael. Shotguns and Shooting: A Celebration of the Gun. Countrysport Press, 1995.
    • Meyer, Jerry. The Clay Target Handbook. Lyons Press, 1995.
    • Migdalski, Tom. The Complete Book of Shotgunning Games. McGraw-Hill, 1998.
    • Morrow, Tom. The Orvis Field Guide to Shotgun Care and Maintenance. Willow Creek Press, 2000.
    • Re, Lois. Black's Wing and Clay: The Complete Shotgunner's Guide to Equipment, Instruction, and Destinations. Masters Press, 1999.
    • Russell, James. Precision Shooting: The Trapshooter's Bible for the Advanced Trapshooter and Those Who Strive to Be. James Russell, 1998.
    • --------. Trapshooting Secrets. James Russell, 1999.

    Organizations and Web Sites

    Alco Target Company
    Toll-free telephone: 888-258-4814
    Web site: http://www.alcotarget.com

    Amateur Trapshooting Association
    601 W. National Road
    Vandalia, OH 45377
    Telephone: 937-898-4638
    Web site: http://www.shootata.com

    American Target Company
    Telephone: 303-733-0433

    Central Target Company
    Toll-free telephone: 800-843-5726

    Discover the Outdoors: Shooting Sports
    1560 W. 100 Terrace
    Lenexa, KS 66219
    Telephone: 913-498-3100
    Toll-free telephone: 1-866-386-0266
    Web site: http://www.dto.com/shooting

    Littler Sales Company
    Telephone: 313-273-6889

    Michaels of Oregon
    Toll-free telephone: 800-962-5757
    Web site: http://www.michaelsoforegon.com

    National Rifle Association of America
    11250 Waples Mills Road
    Fairfax, VA 22030
    Telephone: 703-267-1428
    Web site: http://www.nra.org

    National Shooting Sports Foundation
    11 Mile Hill Road
    Newtown, CT 06470
    Telephone: 203-426-1320
    Web site: http://www.nssf.org

    National Skeet Shooting Association
    National Sporting Clays Association
    5931 Roft Road
    San Antonio, TX 78253
    Telephone: 210-688-3371
    Toll-free telephone: 800-877-5338
    Web site: http://www.nssa-nsca.com

    National Target Company
    Toll-free telephone: 800-827-7060
    Web site: http://www.nationaltarget.com

    Remington Arms Company Inc.
    870 Remington Drive
    P.O. Box 700
    Madison, NC 27025-0700
    Toll-free telephone: 1-800-243-9700
    Web site: http://www.remington.com

    Shotgun News Magazine
    Primedia Inc.
    2 News Plaza
    P.O. Box 1790
    Peoria, IL 61656
    Toll-free telephone: 800-521-2885
    Web site: http://www.shotgunnews.com

    Shotgun Report
    Web site: http://www.shotgunreport.com

    Shotgun Sports Magazine
    P.O. Box 6810
    Auburn, CA 95604
    Telephone: 530-889-2220
    Web site: http://www.shotgunsportsmagazine.com

    Target Barn Inc.
    Telephone: 419-829-2242

    The Target Shop
    Telephone: 856-358-5140
    Web site: http://www.trapshooters.com

    U.S. Target Company
    Toll-free telephone: 800-746-6836
    Web site: http://www.ustargetonline.com

    USA Shooting
    1 Olympic Plaza
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    Telephone: 719-866-4670
    Web site: http://www.usashooting.com