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The Boy Scouts of America adheres to its longstanding policy of
teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible,
intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, airguns, and BB
guns in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs.
Except for law enforcement officers required to carry firearms
within their jurisdiction, firearms shall not be brought on camping,
hiking, backpacking, or other Scouting activities except those
specifically planned for target shooting under the supervision of a
currently certified BSA or National Rifle Association firearms
instructor.
Cub Scouting Standards
Youth members of Cub Scouting are permitted to participate in the
shooting activities named in here only.
Archery and BB gun shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub
Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping
programs, or to council activities where there are properly trained
supervisors and all standards for BSA shooting sports are enforced.
Archery and BB gun shooting are not to be done at the pack level.
Cub Scouts are not permitted to use any other type of handgun or
firearm.
Rangemasters
A trained Rangemaster may conduct Archery and BB gun shooting
programs at day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps,
council-managed family camping programs, or council activities.
Rangemaster training is conducted by BSA Camping School trained
Shooting Sports Directors.
Rangemaster Training Schedule
Please contact the instructor in advance to let them know you
plan to participate.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
March 31, 2007 |
Camp Lazarus, Delaware, Ohio |
BB & Archery |
Gary Orr
614-491-7080 |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
March 31, 2007 |
Camp Lazarus, Delaware, Ohio |
BB & Archery |
Gary Orr
614-491-7080 |
Boy Scouting Standards
Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts are permitted to participate in
shooting activities outlined in the Cub Scout standards and in the
standards listed here.
Boy Scouts are permitted to fire bows and arrows, BB guns,
.22-caliber bolt-action, single-shot rifles, air rifles, shotguns,
and muzzle-loading long guns under the direction of a certified
instructor, 21 years of age or older, within the standards outlined
in current Scouting literature and bulletins. BSA policy does not
permit the use of handguns in the Boy Scouting program.
Shotguns
- It is recommended that either 20-, 16-, or 12-gauge
semiautomatic shotguns be used. Gas operated shotguns are
recommended.
- Ammunition containing No. 8 shot or smaller is recommended
on ranges with a protected down range of 600 feet. Additional
down range distance of 150 feet (total 750) is required for No.
6 shot size. Shot larger than No. 6 is not to be used.
- Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn on
shotgun ranges.
- All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a
currently NRA-certified shotgun instructor or coach who is 21
years of age or older.
Primary reference: Camp Program and Property
Management (Shooting Sports, Section VI)
Rifles
- Breech-loading rifles will be single-shot, bolt-action of
the .22-caliber rim-fire type only. They may be chambered for
the .22-short or .22-long rifle, but not for the .22-WMR rifle
(which uses a more powerful cartridge). Air rifles are also
permitted.
- Semiautomatic rifles will not be permitted.
- Repeating rifles having a tubular magazine will not be
permitted.
- Repeating rifles having a removable clip-type magazine will
be permitted but must be used as single-loaders.
- All rifles used in BSA shooting sports shall have a trigger
pull in excess of 3 pounds, and shall be tested with a 3-pound
weight or scale at least once a week while in use. If the
trigger mechanism is activated by the 3-pound pull, the rifle
should be immediately removed from service.
- Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn on
the range.
All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a
currently NRA-certified rifle instructor or coach who is 21 years of
age or older.
Muzzle Loaders
The following standards are for muzzle-loading long guns.
- Muzzle-loading rifles must be recently manufactured,
percussion only. BSA recommends those that are .45- or
.50-caliber. Rifles made from kits must be checked by an expert
gunsmith.
- Recommended loads of .FFFg blackpowder are not to exceed 1
grain per caliber. One-half of this amount is frequently
sufficient for target shooting.
- Shooting safety glasses and ear protectors must be worn.
- All training and shooting activities must be supervised by a
currently certified NRA/NMLRA muzzle-loading rifle instructor
who is at least 21 years of age.
- Each pupil must have one instructor or adult coach under
instructor supervision when loading and firing.
Primary reference: Camp Program and Property
Management (Shooting Sports, Section VI)
Handguns
- Handgun use is limited to the Venturing program only.
- All training and shooting activities must be under the
supervision of a currently NRA-certified pistol instructor or a
pistol instructor of a local, state, or federal agency who is 21
years of age or older.
- All participants must complete a basic pistol marksmanship
course prior to range firing. The NRA basic pistol marksmanship
course (or equivalent training course) conducted by a law
enforcement agency, a civilian gun club, or a U.S. military
department is acceptable.
- With the approval of the local council, handgun shooting may
be conducted on BSA camp ranges, provided the shooting is done
under the auspices of an NRA-certified pistol instructor or
pistol instructor of a local, state, or federal agency.
- Shooting safety glasses and ear protection must be worn on
pistol ranges.
- Care must be taken to comply with federal, state, and local
laws.
Venturing Standards
The following guidelines relate to use of firearms within the
Venturing program only. Safety should be the primary consideration
when firearms are used as part of the Venturing program.
Venturers may do all activities listed as approved in the Cub
Scout and Boy Scout sections and must follow guidelines in those
sections. In addition to those activities, Venturers may do the
following:
Rifles
Venturers may use center-fire rifles (large caliber rifles).
Handguns
- Handgun use is limited to the Venturing program.
- All pistol shooting activities must be supervised by a
currently NRA-certified pistol instructor and when on the range,
must be supervised by a currently NRA-certified range safety
officer.
- When on the range, there must be a ratio of no more than
three shooters per adult coach or instructor. the adult coaches
or instructors must be close to the shooters for close
supervision. The adult coaches/instructors must be supervised by
the range safety officer.
- All participants must complete an NRA basic pistol
marksmanship course prior to range firing.
- With the approval of the local council, handgun shooting may
be conducted on BSA camp ranges, provided the shooting is done
under the supervision of a currently NRA-certified range safety
officer.
- Shooting safety glasses and ear protection must be worn on
pistol ranges.
- Compliance with federal, state, and local laws is required.
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