Ranachqua's Rifle and Shotgun Range is the home to our comprehensive, safe and fun Shooting Sports Program. Scouts have the chance to learn the skills and techniques involved in responsibly handling and using any of our firearms. The staff offers expert instruction in two merit badges and also offers a host of open programs for anyone who wants to participate in this thrilling activity!

Be advised, regulations require us to impose an age requirement of 12 years of age in order to shoot at the Range. Furthermore, due to risk of physical injury due to recoil, the Area or Program Director may impose a more advanced age requirement in order to shoot the Shotgun. This will be left up to the discretion of the Camp Ranachqua Staff. Please see the Director for more information!

Advancement Programs:

Merit Badges

Rifle Shooting: Scouts will learn the safe handling and operation of .22 caliber rifles as well as develop and perfect their shooting ability. Scouts will shoot at BSA targets on our range in an attempt to qualify for the merit badge. In addition, our staff will offer instruction with regards to cleaning, maintenance and regulations of firearms. *AGE LIMIT: 12 and up*

Shotgun Shooting: The Shooting Sports staff will teach your Scouts to safely handle, and operate a 12-gauge shotgun. Scouts will be required to demonstrate knowledge of safe handling, cleaning and storage procedures as well as perfect their shooting ability as they attempt to qualify shooting clay pigeons launched from our trap. *AGE LIMIT: 13 and up*

Camp-wide Programs:

Open Shoot: Offered every day from 4:00 to 5:00pm, open shoot is a chance for all scouts, ages 12 and up, to get some time and practice with our rifles on the range. Merit badge students have a chance to continue their qualifying attempts and those Scouts who aren't taking the merit badge can get some hands on experience and practice! Please Note: Due to the cost of ammunition and clay pigeons, we are unable to offer Open Shoot for the Shotgun most weeks.

Leader's Shoot: Calling all Leaders! Come down and compete in our Leader's competition! The winner will be presented a prize at their week's Closing Campfire! Competition is always fierce and the rules are a little different from our other competitions. See the Area Director for details!

Camp-wide Games: It's the best each Troop has to offer up against one another! Test your abilities as a marksman in our legendary shooting competition!

The Archery Program at Camp Ranachqua has been one of the strongest in the World for the better part of the last decade. Scouts have received expert instruction in the art form that is Archery. The Range offers six target shooting stations, the William Tell range, the pavilion and one of the most experienced Staffs you will find anywhere in the country. Scouts will learn the history of archery, along with all the intricacies of maintaining, and shooting their own bow. The range is open to Scouts of all ages so come on up and get the ultimate archery experience!

Advancement Programs:

Merit Badges

Archery: Our staff guides Scouts to develop their shooting ability over the course of the week until they have met the qualification requirements. In addition, Scouts learn to make their own arrow and bowstring, the parts of the bow and arrow, different forms of archery and the history of the sport!

Camp-wide Programs:

Open Shoot: The Archery Staff hosts Open Shoot as an opportunity for all Scouts to come up and enjoy the sport of Archery! Anybody of any experience level is welcome to come on up and attend! Step up to the shooting line and let our staff help you develop your skills!

William Tell: The Camp Ranachqua Archery Range is proud to be able to offer this fun, challenging and competitive game to all free shoot attendees! Competitors shoot blunt-tipped arrows at targets downrange and the first one to hit it triggers a bucket of water to be dropped on their opponents head! Come test your Archery skills under some high pressure stakes!

Camp-wide Games: The ever changing Archery Tournament gets bigger and better every year! Send your best shooters up to test their abilities and compete for your troop's honor in our Camp-wide Games!

Last Updated: April 07, 2011
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