{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp style=\u0022margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\u0022\u003EYes. \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9b.3.5.5 Parental permission\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.3\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.3.5.5\u0026nbsp;\u003C/a\u003Estates that written parental/guardian consent must be obtained for all shooting activities for under 18 year olds. Within the system you use, you must be able to guarantee the written consent has been given by the parent/guardian. An example form can be found here (\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fprod-cms.scouts.org.uk%2Fmedia%2Fg35j0xnj%2Fshooting-permission-form-template-2024.docx\u0026amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?src=https%3A%2F%2Fprod-cms.scouts.org.uk%2Fmedia%2Fg35j0xnj%2Fshooting-permission-form-template-2024.docx\u0026amp;wdOrigin=BROWSELINK\u0022\u003Eshooting permission form template).\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp style=\u0022margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAnyone over 18 does not need written permission, but it is best practice to get a declaration that they are not subject to restrictions of Section 21 of the Firearms Act 1968.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need to get written permission for shooting activities?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf it is a series of connected sessions, such as undertaking the Master at Arms Activity Badge, then yes. If you wish to get blanket permission from the point where a young person joins your section, this is not acceptable.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can I get consent for more than one activity session on the same form?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s not a requirement to have written consent, but it is best practice as you may need to prove it later. You are required by law to have consent, but this can be oral or written (written includes email or text message).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you are unsure if consent is in place, you will need to communicate with the owner (or their designate) of the place where you intend to take the firearm(s), to get clarity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do I need to get written consent to take firearms on to private/Scout owned property?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMost people choose to undertake the NSRA YPS Tutor course which is a 2-day course. Contact your County Programme Team to see if there are any courses in your local area or\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:coaching@nsra.co.uk\u0022\u003Eemail the NSRA\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0and they will put you in touch with members local to you who can help.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"How can I become qualified to run shooting sessions for Scouts?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENerf Guns are classed as a toy. You do not need a qualification to run any activity with equipment classed as a toy by the manufacturer. Toy guns are not governed by shooting POR 9b.3.5, but you must always refer to the manufacturer\u2019s guidance when running activities using toy equipment.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe recommend that as part of your risk assessment, you consider the use of eye protection when running this activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EPlease also take into consideration local sensitivities about shooting activities. Whilst you don\u0027t need to get written permission from parents/guardians, some parents/guardians do not like their child taking part in any form of shooting activity, even if it is a toy.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"If I arrange a Nerf Gun activity, do I need to get written parental permission?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022font-family: \u0027Nunito Sans\u0027; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-bidi-font-family: \u0027Times New Roman\u0027; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\u0022\u003EAirsoft guns are classified as Realistic Imitation Firearms (RIFs) or Imitation Firearms (IFs). Airsoft is a high-risk activity and must be facilitated by an external provider, using no human or animal targets. (\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.3\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.3.5 Shooting\u003C/a\u003E).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can I do airsoft as a Scouting activity?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo. Crossbows, as defined in \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9b-requirements-for-specific-activities/#9b.3\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Rule 9b.3.5.15 Crossbow supervision\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#9b.3\u0022\u003EPOR 9b.3.5.15\u003C/a\u003E, are classed as a shooting activity. Unlike a bow and arrow used for archery activities, crossbows are handled more like a gun and also fire using a trigger.\u0026nbsp; The National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA) are the national governing body for Match and Sport Crossbow. Instructors running crossbow activities must have a relevant crossbow qualification, as listed on the \u003C/span\u003EShooting \u2013 Qualifications page\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECrossbows with a draw weight of less than 1.4kg are outside the scope of the 1987 Crossbows Act. They are classed as toys, will be identified as such by their manufacturer, and no qualification is needed to run activities using this type of crossbow. Always refer to the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines when running this activity and carry out a risk assessment having regard to the age of the intended participants.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can I use an archery qualification to run crossbow sessions?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAny target that looks like a human or an animal, skeletal or otherwise, cannot be shot at as part of a Scout activity or on Scout owned property. You must be extremely sensitive when using targets with liquid inside; especially by taking into consideration the risk of a young person fainting or becoming distressed at the sight of \u2018blood\u2019 whilst still holding a firearm.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"What types of target can I shoot at? 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They must still be properly risk assessed and the guidance for planning and range layout is useful to refer to for running them safely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Do target sports, like catapults and spear throwing, fall under the shooting rules?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EManual traps need constant manual intervention; which is time consuming, physically straining and significantly increases the risk of accidents. Automatic traps operate with precision and minimize human error. 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