BSA Rifle Marksmanship Merit Badge – Private – One-Day (Curtice, OH)

This is a PRIVATE – Invitation only event open to select BSA troops and their parents. It is designed to give participants the chance for the parent and scout to shoot together, learn rifle marksmanship fundamentals and for the Scout to earn their Rifle merit badge. The course of instruction and course of fire are compliant with BSA regulations. Instruction and range operations are led by NRA Certified Rifle Instructors who provide a safe learning experience for you and your Scout. 

Prerequisites: Scoutmaster permission and BSA Rifle marksmanship merit badge workbook – see link ( BSA Rifle Shooting merit badge workbook )

Estimated Ammunition Required: About 100 rounds for the day.

Rifle Requirements:    Scouts are required to use a magazine fed bolt action .22 rifle. Adults will be equipped with .22 rifles.

                       Rifles will be supplied, the range is making ammunition available for purchase ( $4.00 for 50 rounds)

If you have a .22lr chambered rifle you wish to bring, please contact the Event Director to confirm that it will be appropriate for the event.

Required Equipment: Please review our suggestions for appropriate Basic Rifle equipment :

• sling for your rifle (a US GI slingis strongly preferred as our instruction will be specific to this sling; loaner slings are typically available at the event)
• at least two magazines for your rifle
• a way to take notes
• hearing protection
• eye protection
• plenty of your preferred method of hydration (both plain water and something to replace electrolytes you will lose via sweating is ideal)
• clothing appropriate for the weather (loose fitting clothing, especially around the neck, is discouraged as hot brass can lodge against the skin and cause a burn)

It is helpful that all ammunition be of the same type (i.e. same weight, manufacturer, etc) for this event. Shooting will be at 50 feet.

Optional Equipment: The following equipment is not required but may come in handy at the event:

• case for your rifle (if you are bringing your own)
• shooting mat, carpet remnant or similar
• hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
• stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
• folding chair
• lunch
• snacks
• sunscreen and/or bug spray

Loaner Firearms: The club is providing firearms suitable for use at this event. Please contact the Event Director prior to the event if you would like to bring your own firearm.

Overview: This is our signature offering, based on traditional American rifle craft that teaches “Hits Count!” It is appropriate for a wide breadth of student skill levels. This course lays a sound foundation for students to shoot groups under time pressure from a variety of practical field positions. Basic Rifle includes classroom and range time learning to shoot rifles. Students learn:

• Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
• Rifle parts and operation & ammunition
• Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
• Natural Point of Aim
• Shooting from the prone, standing and sitting/kneeling positions to include use of the sling
• Introduction to Sight Adjustments and basic calculation of minutes of angle
• 25 Yard “Morgan’s 13” Classifier
• 50 Yard BSA Rifle Marksmanship Merit Badge qualifiers  

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

During our breaks, you will hear the true story of Paul Revere’s famous ride and learn about the events that immediately precipitated the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere did not ride alone – many individuals played crucial roles in the events of April 19th, 1775.

This history presentation begins with alarm riders warning “the Regulars are out!” You’ll hear about the dramatic stand on Lexington Green and the “shots heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. The tale concludes with harrowing life-or-death choices made along the 17 mile “battle road.”

This exciting tale will be woven throughout the day’s marksmanship events.

Additional Event Information

There will be a $10.00 range fee for all non-member adults at the event.  This will be collected at check-in the morning of the event.  Please bring cash for this fee.