Twin Valley Council, BSA Cub Scout BB Gun Training

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Twin Valley Council, BSACub Scout BB Gun Training
WELCOME!
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Why do Boys join Cub Scouts?
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Cub Scout BB GunFundamentals
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Learning Objectives

• At the end of this session, eachparticipant
  should be able to understand
• How to set up and safely operate a range for Cub
  Scouts
• Safety Guidelines
• Equipment
• Shooting basics

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Safety Guidelines
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Range Supervision

• The Range Officer must be alert to conditions
  which may be dangerous to participants and take
  action.
• The Range Officer must be focused on the shooters
  AT ALL TIMES while the range is open. This isnt
  the place for idle conversation.
• The Range Officer is the ultimate authority on
  the BB Gun range.

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Range Flag / Open Range

• The red range flag must always be flown when the
  range is open.
• Anytime the range is not open, the flag must be
  down, and all BB Guns must be LOCKED in the
  lockbox.
• When not in use, all BB Guns must be LOCKED in
  the lockbox.

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BB Gun Range Layout

• Following is the recommended range layout for all
  Twin Valley Council Cub Scout BB Gun activities.
• Range should be constructed using fence posts and
  yellow caution tape.
• Targets should be clothes pinned top and bottom
  to twine run between two fence posts.
• Shooting line between shooters and targets should
  be at knee level of the boys.
• Keeps the boys from going downrange
• Doesnt interfere with their shooting.

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Range Layout
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Firing position

• If possible, the range should be set up so the
  boys are shooting from tables or are prone on a
  tarp. Standing is NOT a recommended shooting
  position for Cub Scouts.

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BB Guns Range Rules

• The boys should always
• Know and obey all range commands.
• Keep their guns on the table told to pick them
  up.
• Only begin firing when told to begin.
• Always keep their guns pointed down range.
• Shoot only at the targets.
• Always walk at the BB Gun range.

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Posted BB Guns Range Rules

• Do NOT go over, under, or through the yellow
  lines.
• Do NOT pick up the Guns until told to.
• Do NOT shoot until told to begin.
• Stop shooting if CEASE FIRE is heard.
• Always keep the guns pointed downrange.
• NO running or horseplay on the range.

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BB Gun Range Control

• Only shooters and adult helpers are allowed
  inside the yellow tape (on the range.)
• Non-shooters wait outside the range.
  Non-shooters should not interact with the
  shooters.
• No shooters in the shooting boxes while anyone is
  down range.
• The Range Officer controls all entrances.
• Count the boys in, count them out.

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Safety Rules - Safe Gun Handling

• The golden rule of gun safety Always point the
  muzzle in a safe direction - generally this is
  up, and downrange.
• Keep your finger off the trigger until you are
  ready to shoot keep it on the trigger guard
  instead.
• Know how a gun (BB or other) operates before you
  use it.
• Keep the bolt open and the gun unloaded until you
  are ready to use it.
• Always keep the safety on until ready to fire.

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Safety Rules - Safe Gun Handling

• Never store a gun of any kind loaded.
• Do not handle any gun while under the influence
  of drugs or alcohol.
• Use guns with respect - for yourself, for others,
  and for everyones property. ALL guns can be
  dangerous.
• Do not use unsafe ammunition
• For BB Guns, this means do not shoot used BBs.
  A fired BB is slightly flattened and may damage
  the gun through uneven wear and elevated chamber
  pressures.

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BB Gun Equipment
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Parts of a BB Gun

• Parts of the BB Gun
• Muzzle
• Front Sight (post)
• Barrel
• Rear Sight (open)
• Pump Lever (when loading) or Forearm (when
  shooting)
• Trigger Guard
• Trigger
• Stock
• Grip (hand)
• Comb (cheek bone)
• Butt (shoulder pocket)
• Safety

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Shooting Basics
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BB Gun Firing PositionProne

• Kneel, then lay down behind your BB Gun.
• Angle your body slightly left (right) to make
  pointing the BB Gun a more natural position.
• Grip the stock with the same side hand as your
  dominant eye.
• Rest your BB Gun in the hand opposite your
  dominant eye.
• Adjust your position until the BB Gun points at
  the bulls eye easily, without your twisting the
  BB Gun.
• If not comfortable, try bending your right (left)
  knee slightly.
• Pull the butt of the gun into your shoulder, and
  adjust until you get a proper sight picture
  without straining.

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BB Gun Firing PositionSitting

• Angle your body slightly left (right) to make
  pointing the BB Gun a more natural position.
• Grip the stock with the same side hand as your
  dominant eye.
• Rest your BB Gun in the hand opposite your
  dominant eye.
• Adjust your position until the BB Gun points at
  the bulls eye easily, without your twisting the
  BB Gun.
• Pull the butt of the gun into your shoulder, and
  adjust until you get a proper sight picture
  without straining.

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Loading the BB GunProne

• Pump the BB Gun just one time using the pump
  lever.
• Lay the gun on the tarp with the pump lever up
  and the muzzle pointing downrange.
• Use their weak hand to stabilize the gun.
• Use their strong hand to push forward on the pump
  lever.

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Loading the BB GunSitting

• Pump the BB Gun just one time using the pump
  lever.
• Boys should put the butt of the gun between their
  legs with the muzzle pointing in the air.
• Use their weak hand to stabilize the gun.
• Use their strong hand to push up on the pump
  lever.

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Dominant Eye

• Conduct Eye Test
• Or just watch for boys that are shooting wrong.
• Right eye dominant should shoot right-handed
  left eye dominant should shoot left handed, even
  if right handed.

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Aiming the BB Gun

• Proper Sight Alignment (the MOST Important Part!)
• Front post centered in the rear sight notch and
  same height.
• Proper Sight Picture
• Black bulls eye resting on top of the front
  sight post.
• Compare Results of Errors
• Example of incorrect sight picture, and result.
• Example of incorrect sight alignment, and result
  (worse).

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Firing the BB Gun

• Trigger Squeeze (the SECOND MOST Important Part!)
• Finger not touching anything else place the tip
  of the finger on the trigger.
• Pull straight back DO NOT JERK THE TRIGGER!
• Sight take up the slack carefully, then re-check
  sights and breathe (see next slide).
• Fire, then follow through (hold still in firing
  position).

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Firing the BB Gun

• Breathing Firing
• Adjust your position to get a comfortable,
  correct sight alignment and sight picture.
• Take up the slack in the trigger.
• Breathe in the muzzle will drop.
• Breathe out until the front sight touches the
  bottom of the bulls eye, then HOLD breath long
  enough to check your aim.
• SQUEEZE the trigger straight back.

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BB Gun Fundamentals

• The End!

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