Minimum age for Rifle Shooting Merit badge?

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These variations are interesting. At the ranges I have observed, safety is the primary determining factor. One had a 'qualifying' session - anyone who couldn't learn how to use the sights to aim was not allowed to continue. At another, anyone who didn't follow the range rules was dismissed regardless of their stage of progress.

When I was qualifying for concealed carry, anyone, at any time, who handled their weapon in an unsafe manner was dismissed. Made me feel a little safer.