Task · part of 2. Shoot under certified supervision. Do ONE option
2(c). Option C, Muzzleloading Rifle Shooting
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Do ALL fourteen parts.
What this is made of
- 2(c)(1). A brief history of muzzleloading rifles
- 2(c)(2). The principal parts of muzzleloading rifles, and how they function
- 2(c)(3). Rules for safely storing and handling a muzzleloading rifle
- 2(c)(4). The grades of black powder, and their proper and safe use
- 2(c)(5). Safety procedures for black powder storage
- 2(c)(6). The proper components of a load
- 2(c)(7). Procedures and accessories for safely loading
- 2(c)(8). Failure to fire: misfire, hangfire and squib fire
- 2(c)(9). Shoot a muzzleloading rifle safely on a range
- 2(c)(10). Safety rules for cleaning a muzzleloading rifle, and the materials needed
- 2(c)(11). Clean a muzzleloading rifle properly and safely
- 2(c)(12). What to consider in selecting a muzzleloading rifle
- 2(c)(13). Three three-shot groups a soft drink can covers
- 2(c)(14). Adjust the sights, then three five-shot groups to the minimum score
Where this step comes from
- Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-05-05), Requirement 2(c) · The Hub labels this Option C and says "Do ALL of the following". It is numbered 2(c) here.