Supervision
What supervision is required by the Boy Scouts of America?
| Range Safety Officer (RSO) | Instructor | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB Gun/Pellet Gun | - | 1 BB Gun Rangemaster per 8 Shooters or 1 NRA Rifle Instructor per 8 Shooters | Not allowed at a Pack level. |
| Archery | - | Cub Archery Range Master or USA Archery Level 1 Instructor | Not allowed at a Pack level. |
| Slingshot | - | 1 BB Gun Rangemaster or 1 NRA Rifle Instructor | Not allowed at a Pack level. Must have 1:1 adult to boy ratio. |
| Tomahawk | - | 1 BB Gun Rangemaster or 1 NRA RSO | - |
| .22 Rifle | 1 NRA RSO per 8 Shooters (1:8) | 1 NRA Rifle Instructor per 8 Shooters (1:8) | - |
| Muzzleloading Rifle | 1 NRA RSO per 8 Shooters (1:8) | 1 NRA Muzzleloading Instructor per Shooter (1:1) | - |
| Shotgun | 1 NRA RSO per 6 Shooters (1:6) | 1 NRA Shotgun Instructor per Shooter (1:1) | - |
| Centerfire Rifle | 1 NRA RSO per 8 Shooters (1:8) | 1 NRA Rifle Instructor per 8 Shooters (1:8) | Venturing only. |
| Pistol | 1 NRA RSO per 3 Shooters (1:3) | 1 NRA Pistol Instructor per Shooter (1:1) | Venturing only. |
Source: BSA National Shooting Sports Manual