Rangemaster Training for BB, Archery and Slingshot
May 3, 2025
7:45 am - 3:00 pm
Event Address: Boxwell Reservation 1260 Creighton Lane, Lebanon, TN 37087
Location: Craig Basement (under the dining hall)
Contact: Linda Veach lesveach433@gmail.com cell 615-848-4848
Lunch will be provided, water bottle and paper and pen for note taking.
This is a required training for anyone who will be volunteering as a Rangemaster. The Rangemater Certification is valid for two years.
Cub Scout Range and Target Activities
Cub Scout Range and Target Activities are available at District and Council Events only.
The Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities should be used to determine appropriate shooting sports programs for Cub Scouts.
Restricted Activities
Archery, BB gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are restricted to day camps, Cub Scout, Webelos Scout & AOL Scout long term camps, council-managed short-term camps, or council activities where there are properly trained supervisors and where all standards for Scouting America range & target activities are enforced. All range and target activities in the Cub Scout program must be supervised by a qualified range master who is at least 18 years of age and meets the minimum requirements.
- Archery, BB gun shooting, and slingshot shooting are not approved unit activities.
- The use of pellet air rifles is restricted to Webelos Scouts and AOL Scouts in a Scouting America accredited long term camp setting only.
- Youth in the Lion program are approved to participate in district or council run archery and slingshot activities only.
- Airsoft guns are not approved for use in the Cub Scout shooting sports program.
- All local, state, and federal laws for BB guns, archery, and slingshot shooting must be followed.
For complete information on Scouting's range and target activities, please review the National Range & Target Activities Manual.
