Shotgun Shooting (Boy Scout Merit Badge) Accent Coffee Mug

Shotgun Shooting (Boy Scout Merit Badge) The Shotgun Shooting merit badge is a skill-based achievement within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program. This badge is earned through demonstrating competency in handling, loading, shooting, and safely storing a shotgun. Scouts must also show proficiency in various aspects related to shotgun sports, including knowledge of basic rules, safety practices, gun mechanics, and marksmanship principles. The learning process typically includes both theoretical instruction and practical application at an accredited shooting range under the guidance of qualified instructors. The aim of this merit badge is to promote firearm safety, responsibility, and sportsmanship in young scouts.