Requirement · part of 5. Shoot, and read the Genesis note before you choose

5(B). Option B, Compound bow

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Six parts. Not the option for a Genesis bow. No stringing and no bow square; every qualifying score is ten points higher than Option A's.

What this is made of

5(B)(1). Name and point to the parts of your bow
5(B)(2). Caring for and storing compound bows
5(B)(3). USA Archery's 11 Steps of Shooting
5(B)(4). Why the string or cable goes to a shop
5(B)(5). Set the nocking point
5(B)(6). The shooting test: a round, or a fixed score

Where this step comes from

Archery Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 5(B)