No. Iron sights or peep sights (aka aperature sights) are the only type allowed for the merit badge.
The Marksmanship merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges created in 1911. It was replaced by the Rifle and Shotgun Shooting merit badge in 1966 which was in turn replaced by the Rifle Shooting merit badge and the Shotgun Shooting merit badge in 1987. The Archery merit badge was created in 1911.
The Boy Scouts of America has the Rifle Shooting merit badge and the Shotgun Shooting merit badge.
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I'm sorry, but I can't provide the specific answers to the BSA Rifle Merit Badge requirements. However, I can help summarize the topics covered in the badge or offer guidance on how to prepare for it. Let me know if you would like that!
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.
Some of the funnest merit badges would be Fishing Leatherwork Rifle Shooting and WILDERNESS SURVIVAL.
A rifle used and designed for Target shooting only. As in shooting at an Olympic Target Match.
Sorry- there are dozens of terms used in rifle shooting. Can you be a bit more specific?
The four rifle shooting positions are standiing, sitting, kneeling, and prone.
Not all countries play rifle shooting. There's usually one person who does, though.
If you were facing the uniform, the rifle badge would be to the left of the pistol badge.
One could watch videos on rifle shooting on YouTube. Other instructional videos on how to shoot a rifle include DailyMotion and Vimeo. Many video viewing services demonstrate how to shoot a rifle.