Members of Boy Scout Troop 62 of Stepney, recently received instruction and completed the requirements for their ‘Rifle Shooting Merit Badge at Arms & Munitions Indoor Shooting Range in Monroe.
In order to receive their badge, the scouts must participate in safety classes and successfully shoot 2 sets of 5 targets, using a .22 single shot rifle. The first set must have 3 shots in each target that can be covered by a quarter.
The second set of 5 targets must have the scouts shooting five shots into each target. These five shots must also be collectively covered by a quarter.
Arms & Munitions rifle instructor Eric Stillwell gives a safety overview to members of Boy Scout Troop 62.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Counselor Jay Hull demonstrates to Charles Porzelt of Monroe how to properly address the target.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Counselor Jay Hull demonstrates to Charles Porzelt of Monroe how to properly address the target.
Charles aims his rifle at the target, under the watchful eye of BSA counselor Jay Hull.
Charles waits for counselor Jay to determine if his shooting passes the ‘quarter’ test.
Jay Hull observes scout Derik Waite takes aim at the targets.
The first set of targets successfully completed, Derik waits for Instructor Eric to gives the bulls eyes the ‘quarter’ test.
The first set of targets successfully completed, Derik waits for Instructor Eric to gives the bulls eyes the ‘quarter’ test.
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