Task · part of 2(b). Option B, Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting
2(b)(13). Hit at least 5 out of 15 moving targets in each of two 15-target groups
Optional May not apply
With a muzzleloading shotgun, using the four fundamentals of firing a shot: position, mount, vision and movement. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order, and a minimum of 30 shots must be fired. The shooting skill rules apply.
Notes and warnings
Warning. From the shooting skill rules: "Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice, but only under approved supervision and at an approved range as noted in the Scouting America National Range and Target Activities Manual." "A 10 gauge or smaller muzzleloading rifle in appropriate size for the participant may be used. Matchlock, wheellock, or flintlock firearms are not approved."
Note. How targets are thrown, from the shooting skill rules: by a hand trap, a manual mechanical trap, or on any trap or skeet field. With a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least 5 feet to the right and 3 feet to the rear of the shooter; throwing left-handed with a hand trap, at least 5 feet to the left and 3 feet to the rear. All targets should be thrown at a reasonable speed and in the same direction, and generally so as to climb in the air after leaving the trap. Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used. On a standard trap field, the shooter should be positioned 8 yards behind the trap house, and the trap should be set to throw only straightaway targets; on a skeet field, shoot station 7 low house.
Where this step comes from
- Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2(b)(13) · Gives the score, the minimum number of shots, and the shooting skill rules that follow it.