Duration: 3 hours
Prerequisite:
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Course Overview:
This course is taught by an NRA certified instructor with a law enforcement and competitive shooting sports background that provides hands-on training for the new or novice shotgun owner that teaches the basic firearms knowledge necessary to safely handle, load, fire, and maintain most types of semi-auto and pump shotgun.
This course is the first step in our foundational shotgun training series and covers the proper methods for breaking down your shot, performing safety checks, identifying parts for wear, cleaning techniques, building good foundational marksmanship skills, and applying those techniques with a 50-round course of fire.
There is ample opportunity in the classroom and range to achieve the desired practical knowledge in this casual and stress-free learning environment. You’ll find this course to suit your needs and be the quintessential foundation that fosters your shotgun handling skills!
The course duration is approximately 3 hours, depending on class size and number of questions asked, which includes a 1-hour live fire practical session.
Course Outline:
· Overview of the universal firearms safety rules.
· Components and operation of the semi-auto pistol and revolver (interactive dry practice exercise).
· Types, components, and purposes of modern shotgun ammunition.
· Administrative in-service loading and unloading shotgun techniques.
· Overview of shotgun marksmanship fundamentals.
· Principles of mounting and connecting with the shotgun.
· Safe storage and security.
· Shotgun preventative maintenance (cleaning, maintenance, and inspection).
· After-action course review.
Practical Skill Exercise:
· Perform an administrative in-service loading and unloading shotgun techniques.
· Demonstrate safe storage and security of shotgun.
· Disassembly and assembly of a shotgun for cleaning, maintenance, and inspection.
· Perform various shotgun reload drills (emergency / tactical).
Required Equipment: (Some items may be available to rent at the host location)
· Semi-auto or pump shotgun with iron or optical sight.
--Rental firearms may be available at location if available.
· Hearing protection (passive or electronic).
· Eye protection—wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses.
· Note taking material (notepad and pen/pencil).
· Reliable two-point sling. Contact us for additional questions.
· Casual, comfortable clothing suitable for training in any weather.
· Closed toe shoes, footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning.
· Shooting gloves, Knee pads and Elbow pads (optional for student’s comfort level).
· 60 rounds of 12-gauge range approved shotgun ammunition. (50 rounds of 00 buck and 10 rounds
of slug). Contact us for additional questions regarding ammunition.
· Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid state ID or U.S. Government issued ID (Passport or
Military ID). (Please contact for additional questions)
Course Occupancy Notification:
We keep class sizes relatively small - generally no more than ten students - so everyone receives proper attention. Classes fill up quickly due to the small size, so sign up today!
This course can be conducted in a family, small group, or corporate setting. Several components of this course are integrated into our 1:1 private lesson plan. For additional information or any special accommodation, please contact us.
****No Loaded Firearms Allowed in the Classroom****
This course can be conducted in a family, small group, or corporate setting. Several components of this course are integrated into our 1:1 private lesson plan. For additional information or any special accommodation, please contact us.