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Task · part of 1. Safety, the law, hunting and shotgun sports

1(a). What a projectile is, and why it demands care

Required

Why any device that shoots a projectile at high speed must be handled with care and respect, and used only in approved locations.

Where this step comes from

  1. Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 1(a)

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