SHOTGUN BASICS

Description

Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.

This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.

Topics Covered

• Safety and Regulations: Strict adherence to NRA gun safety rules, range procedures, and legal issues related to firearm possession.
• Shotgun Knowledge: Nomenclature, identification of different action types (pump, semi-auto), and basic maintenance.
• Ammunition: Understanding different shell types (birdshot, buckshot, slugs), components, and selection for specific purposes.
• Fundamentals of Shooting: Proper stance, grip, recoil management, sight picture, and target engagement.
• Marksmanship: Techniques for shooting at straight-away and angled targets.
• Operational Skills: Loading, unloading, clearing malfunctions, and speed reloading techniques.
• Specialized Topics (Defensive Courses): Home defense tactics, using cover, close-quarter techniques, and low-light shooting

Expectations and Outcomes

• Safety and Operation: In-depth knowledge of shotgun parts, safe handling, and maintenance.
• Recoil Mitigation: Learning techniques like "push-pull" to manage recoil and reduce muzzle rise for faster follow-up shots.
• Patterning and Load Selection:Understanding how different loads (birdshot, buckshot, slugs) perform in your specific shotgun.
• Tactical Manipulation: Proficiency in loading, reloading, clearing malfunctions, and shooting from different ready positions.
• Defensive Competence: Ability to use a shotgun effectively in high-stress, close-quarter, or defensive scenarios.
• Accuracy under Pressure: Improved shooting proficiency, including engaging multiple targets or shooting while moving

Types

Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Active Shooter Response Training, Air Gun, American Heart Association (First Aid / CPR / AED), ASHI / NASAR Certified , Basic Life Support, Church / Business - Safety / Security, Combatives / Less Lethal, Concealed Carry License, Concealed Carry Training, Constitutional / Permitless Carry, Court Ordered Gun Safety, CPR / AED (First Aid for Lay Rescuers), F.A.S.T. (First Aid for Severe Trauma), Firearms / Gear Selection, Handgun Fundamentals, In Home Defense Training, Instructor Business Management, Instructor Coach Training Courses, Instructor Training Courses, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses, Long Range Precision, Medical Other, NRA Courses, Private Classes (Group / Individual), PRS / NRL (Precision Rifle Competition), Range Safety Officer, Red Dot Introduction, Rifle, Scenario Based Training, Scenario Based Training (Simunitions, Man Marking Cartridge), Security Training & Certification, Seminars / Lectures, Shotgun, Specialty Other, Sport Clay / Skeet / Trap, Stop the Bleed, Tactical Casualty Care (TCCC / TECC), Unarmed Security Renewal, Unarmed Security Training, Virtual Simulation, Women's Only Courses, Youth Available Classes

Documentation Requirements

Government ID

The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.

Requirements

Eyes An ear protection

50 rounds of Ammunition