STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Discuss brief history of muzzleloading shotguns.

 2. Identify principle parts of percussion and flintlock shotguns, and discuss how they work.

 3. Demonstrate and discuss safe handling rules for a muzzleloading shotgun.

 4. Identify black powders and their proper uses.

 5. Discuss proper safety procedures pertaining to black powder use and storage.

 6. Discuss proper components of a load.

 7. Identify proper procedures and accessories used for loading a muzzleloading shotgun.

 8. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and attitude necessary to shoot a muzzleloading shotgun on the range.

 9. Shoot a moving target using fundamentals of firing the shot.

 10. Identify materials needed to clean a muzzleloading shotgun safely.

 11. Identify the causes of muzzleloading shotgun failure to fire and demonstrate proper correction procedures.

 12. Demonstrate firing a muzzleloading shotgun from various stations.

 13. Shoot a target from the various stations using fundamentals of firing the shot.

 14. Identify several ways to pursue a shooting interest.

 15. Identify criteria for selecting a shotgun.

 16. Discuss how to join shooting groups.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Muzzleloading shotgun knowledge and safe handling

 II. Black powder

 III. Loading the muzzleloading shotgun

 IV. Firing the muzzleloading shotgun

 V. Cleaning the muzzleloading shotgun

 VI. Muzzleloading shotgun shooting and activities