1. Do the following:
a. Explain why
BB and pellet air guns must always be treated with the same respect as
firearms.
b. Describe how you would
react if a friend visiting your home asked to see your or your family's
firearm(s).
c. Explain the need, use,
and types of eye and ear protection.
d. Give the main points
of the laws for owning and using guns in your community and state.
e. Explain how hunting
is related to the wise use of renewable wildlife resources.
f. Explain the main points
of hunting laws in your state and give any special laws on the use of guns
or ammunition.
g. List the kinds of wildlife
that can be legally hunted in your state.
h. Identify and explain
the shotgun sports shot in the Olympic Games. Identify places in your community
where you could shoot these sports.
i. List the sources that
you could contact for information on firearms and their use.
2. Do ONE of the following
options:
OPTION A --- SHOTGUN SHOOTING
(Modern Cartridge Type)
a. Identify the principal
parts of a shotgun, action types, and how they function.
b. Identify the rules for
safe gun handling.
c. Demonstrate how to handle
shotguns in a safe manner.
d. Identify the parts of
a shotgun shell and their functions.
e. Identify the various
gauges of shotguns. Explain which one you would use and why.
f. Identify and demonstrate
the five fundamentals of shooting a shotgun.
g. Identify and explain
each rule for shooting a shotgun safely.
h. Demonstrate the knowledge,
skill and attitude necessary to safely shoot moving targets, using the
fundamentals of shotgun shooting.
i. Identify the materials
needed to clean a shotgun.
j. Demonstrate how to clean
a shotgun safely.
k. Discuss what points
you would consider in selecting a shotgun.
l. Shooting score required.
- Hit at least 24 (48 percent) out of 50 targets (two 25 target rounds).
The two rounds do not need to be shot in consecutive order.
Shooting skill rules:
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 5 feet to the right and 3 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
a. Discuss a brief
history of the development of the muzzle-loading shotgun.
b. Identify principal parts
of percussion and flintlock rifles and discuss how they function.
c. Demonstrate and discuss
the safe handling rules of muzzle-loading rifles.
d. Identify the various
grades of black powder and their proper use.
e. Discuss proper safety
procedures pertaining to black powder use and storage.
f. Discuss proper components
of a load.
g. Identify proper procedures
and accessories used for loading a muzzle-loading shotgun.
h. Demonstrate knowledge,
skill, and attitude necessary to safely shoot a muzzle-loading shotgun
on a range, including range procedures.
i. Shoot a moving target
with a muzzle-loading shotgun using the five fundamentals of firing the
shot.
j. Identify the materials
needed to clean a muzzle- loading shotgun safely.
k. Demonstrate how to clean
a muzzle-loading shotgun safely.
l. Identify the causes
of a muzzle-loading shotgun's failing to fire and explain or demonstrate
proper correction procedures.
m. Discuss what points
you would consider in selecting a muzzle-loading shotgun
n. Shooting skill required.
-- Hit at least 5 out of 15 targets.
Shooting skill rules:
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 5 feet to the right and 3 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
10 gauge may be used.
Standard clay targets customarily
used for trap and skeet are to be used.
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