Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Days

Saturday, 18 February, 0900 – 1200 (CET)

Saturday, 11 March, 0900 – 1200 (CET)

Bauffe, Belgium (near Chièvres Airbase)

The Transatlantic Council Shooting Sport Committee will host two one-day in person Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Courses.

The courses teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for the safe use of a shotgun in target shooting. Students will learn the National Rifle Association’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; cleaning, and continued opportunities for skill development.

Students will take a Basics of Shooting Student Examination and receive a course completion certificate (upon completion of the range portion of the class).

The qualification courses will fulfill the requirements 2(a)(k) Shooting score required. - Hit at least 12 (48 percent) out of 25 targets in two 25 target groups. The two groups need not be shot in consecutive order. A minimum of 50 shots must be fired.

Prices: Scouters completing the NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course/ Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge: $68.00.  This includes rental fees for the shotgun, shotgun shells, clay targets and range rental.

Class Dates & Times:

· Saturday, 18 February, 0900 – 1200 (CET)

· Saturday, 11 March, 0900 – 1200 (CET)

Location: International Shooting Center Bauffe (ISCB), Rue Delmotte 140, 7870 Bauffe, Belgium (near Chièvres Airbase)

Sessions are limited to 8 Participants