Task · part of 2. Shoot under certified supervision. Do ONE option
2(b). Option B, Muzzleloading Shotgun Shooting
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Do ALL thirteen parts.
What this is made of
- 2(b)(1). A brief history of the muzzleloading shotgun
- 2(b)(2). The principal parts of muzzleloading shotguns, and how they function
- 2(b)(3). Rules for safely storing and handling a muzzleloading shotgun
- 2(b)(4). The grades of black powder, and their proper and safe use
- 2(b)(5). Safety procedures for black powder storage
- 2(b)(6). The proper components of a load
- 2(b)(7). Procedures and accessories for safely loading
- 2(b)(8). Failure to fire: misfire, hangfire and squib fire
- 2(b)(9). Shoot a muzzleloading shotgun safely on a range
- 2(b)(10). Safety rules for cleaning a muzzleloading shotgun, and the materials needed
- 2(b)(11). Clean a muzzleloading shotgun properly and safely
- 2(b)(12). What to consider in selecting a muzzleloading shotgun
- 2(b)(13). Hit at least 5 out of 15 moving targets in each of two 15-target groups
Where this step comes from
- Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 2(b) · The Hub labels this Option B and says "Do ALL of the following". It is numbered 2(b) here.