Tactical Shotgun Course

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively and safely employ a shotgun for home defense and personal protection. Instruction will focus on fundamental shooting skills, weapon manipulation, close-quarters combat (CQC) techniques based on 88 Tactical’s Reality Behavior-Based Conditioning©, and tactical decision-making. This course is not for clay/trap shooting, or hunting with shotguns.

TOPIC COVERED:

  • Shotgun fundamentals
  • Types of shotguns and their applications
  • Ammunition selection
  • Proper weapon handling and safety procedures
  • Basic shooting techniques (stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control)

The required equipment is available for purchase or rent prior to class.

  • Tactical style shotgun, pump or semi-auto, no single shot shotguns or bolt action shotguns
  • Eye and ear protection appropriate for the range
  • 40 rounds of “00” Buck, 20 slugs, 40 rounds of birdshot (Birdshot must be purchased in our Pro Shop, or approved by the instructor)
  • Spare batteries for any optics and the user manual for the optic
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