BB-gun shooting, is a camp program. Boys can earn BB-gun recognition items only at council/district day camp, resident camp, or council-managed family camping programs
BB-Gun programs are not permitted at den and pack activities. However, leaders can help parents understand the importance of training and encourage attendance of boys at Cub Scout camps that offer this training.
Many Cub Scouts have BB guns or air rifles at home and will be exposed to some type of firearm while growing up. Parents should understand that safety is as necessary with BB guns and air rifles as it is in any other aspect of shooting. Training is essential in learning how to shoot well, and safe shooting habits developed early help provide the atmosphere for learning these skills.
Gun-shooting sports are not an approved part
of the Cub Scout program,
except at Cub Scout day or resident camp.
At camp, boys might have an opportunity to take part in a BB-gun
(rifle) safety and marksmanship program under the direction of a trained
BB-gun range officer. These range officers must attend a three-hour training
program conducted by a National Camping School-certified field sports director
or National Rifle Association (NRA) instructor.
The BB-Gun Shooting belt loop and pin can only be awarded
by a BSA range-trained shooting-sports director
at a BSA approved range.
Belt Loop
Complete these two requirements:
- Complete the camp basic BB gun marksmanship safety course.
- Fire 15 shots at a 4-inch or 5-inch target. No particular score is required. Participant must be able to adjust the BB gun sight.
Sports Pin
The BB sports pin is earned by completing the camp BB gun safety program
and qualifying with a minimum of 60 credits in firing activities
with a parent or adult partner.
A certified range officer must be present.
Required
- Complete the camp basic BB gun marksmanship safety course (15 credits).
- Fire three groups of shots (three shots per group) that can be covered by a quarter. Participant must be able to adjust the BB gun sight (15 credits),
Choose from the following firing levels to earn the rest of the necessary credits for the sports pin. Refer to the chart below for the requirements for each marksmanship level.
| Level | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pro Marksman (benchrest) | 10 |
| Marksman I (standing position) | 10 |
| Marksman II (prone position) | 10 |
| Marksman III (kneeling position) | 10 |
| Marksman IV (sitting position) | 10 |
Councils may provide extra opportunities for a boy and his adult partner to continue qualifying for a pin after the council camp experience is over. However, a certified range officer must be present for shooting credits to be valid.
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Award Certificate
Certificates may be awarded to the Cub Scout or Webelos Scout at any time he achieves a level of marksmanship. It is possible to earn five certificates if every level of marksmanship has been accomplished.
Before completing the Pro Marksman requirements below, the following criteria must be met:
- Instruction: Complete a basic BB gun marksmanship safety course.
- Shooting: Fire five groups of shots (three shots per group) that can be covered by a quarter, and then adjust the BB gun sights so that the group is centered on a bull's eye. (No specific score is required.) Then fire the Marksmanship levels shown below.
Score Requirements for BB Gun Recognition Certificate
| Marksman Level | Target | Position | Number of Bull's eyes Required |
Number of Shots Required per Bull's eye |
Minimum Score required per Shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Marksman | TQ-40 | Benchrest | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Marksman Level | Target | Position | Number of Bull's eyes Required |
Number of Shots Required per Bull's eye |
Minimum Score required per Bull's eye |
| Marksman I | TQ-40 | Standing | 10 | 5 | 20 |
| Marksman II | TQ-40 | Prone | 10 | 5 | 35 |
| Marksman III | TQ-40 | Kneeling | 10 | 5 | 25 |
| Marksman IV | TQ-40 | Sitting | 10 | 5 | 30 |
