Introduction to Defensive Shotgun will start you down the path to understanding the shotgun and its role in our protective system. Our experience instructors will guide you through the different types of shotguns, gauge size and understanding the anatomy of a shotgun shell, choke constrictions and patterning, assembly and disassembly of your shotgun, cleaning, maintenance, and how a shotgun functions. Once students have a basic understanding of the workings of a shotgun, they will progress with instruction to proper stance, mounting the shotgun, and loading and unloading procedures. This course will conclude with lecture on the development of a proper protective mindset, how a shotgun can be effectively integrated into your protective system, and familiarization fire of your shotgun. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 

• Reliable Shotgun – Pump, Semi-Auto, Over/Under or Side x Side – 12ga, 20ga, or .410ga 

• Cleaning Equipment (Optional) 

• Ear and Eye Protection 

• Rugged Clothes and Shoes or Boots 

• Note Taking Material 

• Ammunition Requirements 

• 25 Rounds of Birdshot 

DURATION: 4 Hours 

COST: $150