Do ONE of the following options:
Option A -- Shotgun Shooting
(Modern Cartridge Type)
Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: If using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least five feet to the right and three feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap this should be reversed. | |
All targets should be thrown at a reasonable speed and in the same direction. | |
Targets should be generally thrown so as to climb in the air after leaving trap. | |
Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice. | |
Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 12 gauge may be used. | |
Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used. | |
Any ammunition, either factory or hand loaded, may be used. | |
Shooters must shoot in rounds of 25. Rounds need not be shot continuously or on the same day (the term "round" refers to a single series of 25 shots). |
Option B -- Muzzle-Loading
Shotgun Shooting
Targets may be thrown by a hand trap, manual mechanical, or on any trap or skeet field. Note: If using a hand trap or manual mechanical trap, the trap operator should be at least five feet to the right and three feet to the rear of the shooter. If throwing left-handed with a hand trap this should be reversed. | |
All targets should be thrown at a reasonable speed and in the same direction. | |
Targets should be generally thrown so as to climb in the air after leaving the trap. | |
Scores may be fired at any time, either in formal competition or in practice. | |
Any gauge shotgun not exceeding 10 gauge may be used. | |
Standard clay targets customarily used for trap and skeet are to be used. |
BSA Advancement ID#: 124
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002