Defensive Shotgun
8 Hours / $175
Defensive Shotgun is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to build confidence and proficiency in defensive shotgun employment. Balancing speed with shot placement and proven problem-solving techniques, Defensive Shotgun will allow students to test their abilities in this dynamic and intensive course.
Topics Include:
- Safety
- Gear and equipment optimization
- Shotgun fundamentals
- Shot patterning
- Types of rounds
- Round prioritizing
- Methods of engagement
- Engaging with speed and accuracy
- Post engagement considerations
- Multiple target engagements
- Tactical/admin reload
- Critical communication
- Speed/emergency reload
- Problem solving
- Final event incorporating all skills learned in the course.
Required Equipment:
- 200 rounds of OO Buck
- 40 rounds of Slugs
- Reliable Shotgun, (NFA items are acceptable)
- Shell holder, (reloading from pockets is acceptable)
- Sling – One, two, or three-point
- Ear Protection (electronic preferred)/ Eye Protection
Recommended Equipment:
- Battle belt or chest rig, or purpose built messenger bag/active shooter kit
- Gloves
- Firearm lubricant
- Dress how your lifestyle would dictate your likely dress for shotgun employment.
Prerequisites:
- Must have taken Intro to Defensive Shotgun
