The Four Whistle Commands Used On A Range And Their Related Verbal Commands

Leaders: As many of you know, your voice can only travel so far.  Especially as a group of Scouts are talking or firing at the shooting sports range. The following (world wide) whistle commands relate to Archery.

• Two whistle blasts: archers may proceed from the waiting line to the shooting line.
• One whistle blast: archers may place an arrow on the bowstring and begin shooting.
• Three whistle blasts: archers may walk forward to the targets and pull their arrows.
• Four or more whistle blasts: stop shooting immediately.

For Scouts: It is of the most importance of safety to follow the Range Master's commands at all times.

Cub Scouts Sports Pin - Archery

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 Loops and pins for archery and BB-gun shooting can be earned only in day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or at council activities where there is properly trained supervision, and all guidelines for BSA shooting sports are implemented. Archery and BB-gun shooting belt loops and pins cannot be earned at the pack, den, or individual level. Requirements therefore are not included.

Earn the Archery Belt Loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Explain the parts of a bow and demonstrate how to string the bowstring in a proficient manner
2. Demonstrate how to properly use archery equipment, including arm guards, finger tabs, and quivers and explain about proper clothing

Cub Scouts Sports Belt Loop - Archery

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 Loops and pins for archery and BB-gun shooting can be earned only in day camps, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camps, council-managed family camping programs, or at council activities where there is properly trained supervision, and all guidelines for BSA shooting sports are implemented. Archery and BB-gun shooting belt loops and pins cannot be earned at the pack, den, or individual level. Requirements therefore are not included.

1. Explain the rules for safe archery that you have learned in the district/council camp or activity you are attending with your leader or adult partner
2. Demonstrate to your leader or adult partner good archery shooting techniques, including the stance and how to nock the arrow, establish the bow, draw, aim, release, follow-through and retrieve arrows
3. Practice shooting at your district or council camp for the time allowed

Archery Merit Badge

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1. Do the following:
1. State and explain the Range Safety Rules:
1. Three safety rules when on the shooting line
2. Three safety rules when retrieving arrows
3. The four whistle commands used on a range and their related verbal commands
2. State and explain the general safety rules for archery. Demonstrate how to safely carry arrows in your hands.