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What is the age requirement for the BSA Shotgun Shooting merit badge?
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∙ 12y ago
There is no BSA age requirement for Rifle Shooting merit badge.
However, many states- NY for example -have a minimum age for firearms so this may limit your access to this badge.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe merit badge itself has no age requirement. Age may be set by the local range master based on state or local laws or to limit the number of participants.
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