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

5(A). Option A, Recurve bow or longbow

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Six parts. Also the option for a Genesis bow. Includes stringing the bow and setting the nocking point with a bow square, neither of which Option B asks for.

What this is made of

5(A)(1). Name and point to the parts of your bow
5(A)(2). Caring for and storing recurve bows and longbows
5(A)(3). USA Archery's 11 Steps of Shooting
5(A)(4). String the bow properly
5(A)(5). Set the nocking point with a bow square
5(A)(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(A)