Task · part of 2. Shoot under certified supervision. Do ONE option
2(a). Option A, Rifle Shooting (Modern Cartridge Type)
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Do ALL eleven parts.
What this is made of
- 2(a)(1). The three main parts of a rifle, and how they function
- 2(a)(2). Rules for safely storing and handling a rifle
- 2(a)(3). The two types of cartridges
- 2(a)(4). Misfire, hangfire and squib fire
- 2(a)(5). The five fundamentals of shooting a rifle
- 2(a)(6). Shoot a rifle safely on a range
- 2(a)(7). Safety rules for cleaning a rifle, and the materials needed
- 2(a)(8). Clean a rifle properly and safely
- 2(a)(9). What to consider in selecting a rifle
- 2(a)(10). Five three-shot groups a quarter can touch, then explain zeroing
- 2(a)(11). Adjust the sights, then five 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(a) · The Hub labels this Option A and says "Do ALL of the following". It is numbered 2(a) here.