Basic Rifle (Boy Scout Merit Badge) – One Day (Toledo/Curtice, OH)

This is a PRIVATE EVENT for select Scouts in the Toledo/Erie Shores area of Ohio. The event will be limited to .22 cal. bolt action rifles, as required by BSA regs, that will be supplied. If your Scout is interested in attending, contact your Scoutmaster for approval.

Basic Rifle (Boy Scout Merit Badge) Overview

Prerequisites: Approval by your Scoutmaster, your Blue Card, and your BSA Workbook.

Attending Scouts must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to shoot with their scout attendee but this is not mandatory.

Estimated Ammunition Required: Ammunition will be provided.

Provided Equipment: The following will be provided for attendees:

• ammunition
• hearing protection
• eye protection

Required Equipment: Plan to bring the following:

• a way to take notes
• 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)
• lunch available for a donation will be available at the range – or- bring your own

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

• stapler (and extra staples) to attach your target to the backer board
• hat with a brim (to deflect flying hot brass)
• snacks
• sunscreen and/or bug spray (event is outdoors)

Overview: This course is based on BSA’s Rifle Merit badge rules, it lays a sound foundation for students to shoot tight groups from the prone position. Instruction includes classroom, drills, and range time all of which are designed to improve your abilities with a rifle. Scouts learn:

• Rules for safe gun handling & range rules
• Rifle parts, safe operation & ammunition components
• Shooting fundamentals: Five steps to firing each shot
• Natural Point of Aim
• Shot Group Analysis
• Clearing Common Stoppages

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

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

Reminder: this is a private event and you will need Scoutmaster approval to sign up.

The event fee includes all range fees for the weekend for both the adult and the Scout.