Shooting sports
Providing safe opportunities for learning and understanding shooting activitiesAbout Shooting Sports
Cascade Pacific Council camps offer shooting sports equipment and facilities to provide a complete program experience for all Scouts. Shooting Sports are among the most popular and safest program activities in camp. We have invested in top-notch equipment for your Scout’s safety, advancement and fun. Approved activities by program are listed in the Guide to Safe Scouting. The range chart at the bottom of the page shows Cub Scout and Scouts BSA activities. Scouts BSA may pursue all Cub Scout activities and Venturers may engage in all Scouts BSA activities.
Shooting Sports Awards
Shooting Sports activities provide an opportunity for instant recognition for improving upon personal marksmanship as well as learning and understanding how to use firearms in a safe manner. Listed below are resources for some of the awards that youth, and even adults, can earn while shooting. For more information about the awards, most of the links below redirect to external website.
Key Contacts
Steven Sullivan
Shooting Sports Trainer
Todd McDonald – (503) 225-5711
Director of Program & Member Experience
Adults and All Youth
Cub Scouts
Scouts BSA
Venturing
Leadership and Training
When units and districts use Cascade Pacific Council properties during Off-Season Camping, those units and districts may be required supply their own properly credentialed range leadership to use the equipment and ranges.. The council reserves its right to approve all plans for leadership.
Leadership requirements for shooting sports activities are defined in the Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Links to the BSA Shooting Sports Manual and the Guide to Safe Scouting are available under the links section at the bottom of the page. Training for BSA Shooting Sports Leadership roles for all shooting sports disciplines is offered by Scouters serving on the council Shooting Sports committee. Links to current trainings can be found below.
Range Standard Operating Procedures
The Cascade Pacific Council has adopted Range Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all council ranges. The latest version of these SOPs can be found in the links below. There are SOPs for:
Archery
BB Gun
Chalk Ball
Muzzleloading Pistol
Muzzleloading Rifle
Muzzleloading Shotgun
Pellet Gun
Pistol
Rifle
Shotgun
Shooting Ranges
A list of all available ranges and shooting activities on council properties can be found in the chart below. Please refer to the Range Standard Operating Procedures for information on use of council properties and council equipment on ranges as well as information on use of personal property on council ranges.
Council owned BB guns, Pellet guns, Chalk ball markers, and Archery equipment Reservations can be made by completing the Range Equipment Reservation form and turning it into the Member Service desk either in person or by email using 492.VolunteerServices@Scouting.org.
Please contact the Member Service desk at 492.VolunteerServices@Scouting.org? or 503-225-5759 if you plan to use a range at camp.
Shooting Sports Program Chart
| Supervision Needed* | Supervision Ratio | Baldwin | Butte Creek | Clark | Cooper | Ireland | Lewis | Meriwether | Pioneer | |
| Archery | BSA Archery Range Master or USA Archery Instructor | 1:8 |
X |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| BB Guns | BSA BB Gun Range Master or NRA Rifle Instructor | 1:8 | X | X | X | X | ||||
| Slingshots | BSA BB Gun Range Master (follows BB Gun rules) |
X |
X |
X | X | |||||
| .22LR Rifle | NRA Rifle Instructor AND NRA Range Safety Officer (two separate people) | 1:8 |
X |
X |
X | X | ||||
| Shotgun | NRA Shotgun Instructor AND NRA Range Safety Officer (two separate people) | 1:1 | X | |||||||
| Muzzleloading Rifle | NRA/NMLRA Muzzleloading Instructor AND NRA Range Safety Officer (two separate people) | 1:1 | X | |||||||
|
Tomahawks &
|
Cascade Pacific Council trained Tomahawk Range Master and one trained assistant per 4 throwers (max of 2 per Range Master) | 1:8 | X |
*Supervision requirements vary by discipline (archery, BB gun, rifle, etc.) and participants (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers, etc.). Details of Supervision requirements and required credentials can be found in the SOPs above
Current Trainings
NRA Shotgun Instructor
This course includes NRA Shotgun Basic (required starts Oct 6th) and NRA Basic Instructor Training (required takes place Sept 30th at CPC office) and the NRA Shotgun Instructor course (required to run a BSA shotgun range and BSA shotgun merit badge)
Dates
October 6-8, 2023
Location
Camp Meriwether
17500 Cape Lookout Rd.
Cloverdale, OR 97112
Cost
$195 includes meals and Premium housing
What to Bring
Pen/pencil, notebook, hi-lighter, eye and ear pro and a good attitude Shotguns and ammo are provided.
Registration
The Registration link below will take you to the NRA website to register. Upon NRA registration, you will be sent a CPC link to pay the course fee.
Contact
Harry Cooley, Course Instructor
hccooley9@gmail.com
971-237-2164
NRA Range Safety Officer
Date
October 7, 2023 (Saturday only)
Location
Camp Meriwether
17500 Cape Lookout Rd.
Cloverdale, OR 97112
Cost
$75 includes Saturday meals and training materials.
Premium housing is available if you would like to stay overnight for an additional $20 per night. Only Saturday meals are included.
What to Bring
Pen/pencil, notebook, hi-lighter, and a good attitude
Registration
The Registration link below will take you to the NRA website to register. Upon NRA registration, you will be sent a CPC link to pay the course fee.
Contact
Ron Wellman, Course Instructor
rwellman@wellman.com
650-303-1374
USA Archery Instructor Level 1
This course is for the Practical Range Portion of the course. Student must complete the online USA registration and coursework first and upon successful completion may register for the Practical portion at Camp Meriwether. Contact Ron Wellman, course instructor for additional details.
Date
October 8, 2023 (Practical Sunday only)
Location
Camp Meriwether
17500 Cape Lookout Rd.
Cloverdale, OR 97112
Cost
$55 includes Sunday lunch and training materials
Premium housing is available if you would like to stay overnight for an additional $20 per night. Only Sunday lunch is included.
Registration
Student must complete the online USA registration and coursework first and upon successful completion may register for the Practical portion at Camp Meriwether. Links to both below.
Contact
Ron Wellman, Course Instructor
rwellman@wellman.com
650-303-1374