Task · part of 2. Shoot under certified supervision. Do ONE option
2(a). Option A, Shotgun Shooting (Modern Shotshell Type)
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Do ALL ten parts.
What this is made of
- 2(a)(1). The principal parts of a shotgun, its action types, and how they function
- 2(a)(2). Rules for safely storing and handling a shotgun
- 2(a)(3). The parts of a shotgun shell and their functions
- 2(a)(4). Shotgun gauges, and which you would choose
- 2(a)(5). Failure to fire: misfire, hangfire and squib fire
- 2(a)(6). Shoot a shotgun safely on a range
- 2(a)(7). Safety rules for cleaning a shotgun, and the materials needed
- 2(a)(8). Clean a shotgun properly and safely
- 2(a)(9). What to consider in selecting a shotgun
- 2(a)(10). Hit at least 12 out of 25 moving targets, in two 25-target groups
Where this step comes from
- Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2(a) · The Hub labels this Option A and says "Do ALL of the following". It is numbered 2(a) here.