This is considered our “next steps” shotgun course, as you’ve had time to practice the skills covered in Defensive Shotgun Foundations/Essentials. This course requires the completion of Gunset’s Defensive Shotgun Foundations. (Other vetted shotgun courses may be approved as prerequisite)
The focus of this 8-hour, one day course is to allow students who’ve built a foundational proficiency in the operation of their shotgun to expand their ability to operate in a more dynamic context. This course will feature:
– Foundational skills review
– Multi-target engagements
– Sling utilization
– Negotiating angles/barriers
– Timed drills and student vs. student competitions
– Pattern confirmation
– Gunset Shotgun patch standards
Equipment requirements
– Reliable pump or semi-automatic shotgun
– Eye protection and hearing protection (electronic preferably)
– Clothing appropriate for weather conditions, sunscreen, brimmed hat
– Hydration, snacks, lunch (restaurants are available in the area)
– Appropriate tactical TWO POINT sling for all day wear. E.g., Blue Force Gear, Magpul etc. Padded will make you happy.
– Sidesaddle shotgun mounted shell carrier
– Preferred method to carry extra ammo on person. E.g., dump pouch, fanny pack, extra shell cards, etc. (NO SHELL CARRYING SLINGS)
– 140 rounds of birdshot (LEAD SHOT ONLY, cheap is fine if it cycles)
– 40 Rounds of 00 buckshot. (5 ROUNDS at least of your chosen defensive buckshot for patterning. The rest can be any generic 00 buckshot)
– 15 shotgun slugs
