The shotgun is one of the most effective and versatile weapons available to the average private citizen or police officer. It is also the least understood and most under-utilized weapon system.

This course focuses on the fundamental skills needed for the utilization of the shotgun in defense of the home or business.

Learn how to properly select, modify, feed and operate the defensive shotgun for optimum effectiveness. This intensive one day course will teach you efficient techniques for handling and shooting the shotgun under stressful conditions. Topics covered include:

• Firearms safety, including considerations specific to shotguns
• Historical context and development of the defensive shotgun
• Selection of the fighting shotgun
• Modifications and Accessories
• Ammunition selection and capabilities
• Patterning for optimum performance
• Nomenclature and mechanical operation
• Shooting technique
• Use of modern recoil mitigation techniques (push/pull)
• Loading/reloading techniques
• Safe storage and ready conditions, including cruiser ready
• Care and maintenance

Students will need 150 rounds of birdshot, and 50 rounds of buckshot.  We will have some properly set up loaner shotguns available. 

For questions, contact Richard Worthey, richard@rwdefense.com.

Course Length: Approximately 8 Hours