Basic Defensive
Shotgun Training

Build Real Defensive Skill With One of the Most Capable Tools Available

2-Day Course

The shotgun is one of the most powerful and versatile defensive firearms in the world. It is also one of the most misunderstood. This two day course is built for new or developing shotgun owners who want to move beyond casual shooting and gain real defensive capability.
You will learn how to run your shotgun safely, confidently and effectively from muzzle distance out past 100 yards. You will also learn the differences in ammunition types, how to select the right round for the right purpose, and how to keep the gun in the fight through proper loading, manipulation and malfunction management.
By the end of this course, you will not simply own a shotgun. You will know how to use it as a defensive tool with clarity, control and confidence.

What You Will Learn

This is hands-on instruction designed to build safe habits, technical skill and responsible decision making. The course moves in a logical progression from fundamentals to practical defensive application.

You will learn how to:

Handle and carry your shotgun safely using proper sling management
Apply the core principles of defensive shooting
Build a stable stance and body alignment that controls recoil
Use a proper grip suited to your anatomy
Improve accuracy through correct trigger control and sight work
Engage targets from 3 to 100 yards with practical accuracy
Select ammunition based on distance and purpose
Clear malfunctions and keep the gun running
Work through defensive problem solving drills under time and pressure

Every repetition is designed to reinforce safe, efficient movement and build neural pathways that hold up under stress.

Day 1: Building a Strong Foundation

The first day focuses on safety, control and understanding how the shotgun works as a defensive system. Students work through:

Topics include:

Safe handling, carrying and sling practices
Core concepts of defensive shooting
Fundamentals of stance and body alignment
Grip and gun control based on your body mechanics
Trigger control, sight alignment, sight picture and follow through
Corrective coaching and structured repetition
Live fire drills from 3 yards out to 100 yards
Controlled pairs to the thoracic cavity with attention to both speed and accuracy

By the end of Day 1, you will have a solid foundation for defensive shotgun work that prepares you for more advanced application on Day 2.

Day 2: Advancing Defensive Skills

Day 2 takes your core skills and applies them to more complex, real world defensive tasks. Students work through:

Training includes

A warm up to reinforce Day 1 fundamentals
Clearing common malfunctions
Tactical and emergency procedures
Drawing and presenting from multiple carry positions
Complex defensive scenarios with changing conditions
Hostage rescue shots
Precision head shots
Timed response drills
Failure to stop engagements

This day is about applying technique with purpose, accuracy and accountability. By the end of Day 2, you will have the practical skill and situational awareness needed to run a shotgun as a defensive tool. Most shotgun owners will never receive training at this depth, and graduates leave with a true understanding of capability and responsibility.

Required Equipment

To get the most from your training, please bring:

Shotgun: Semi automatic or pump, 12 or 20 gauge
Sling: Quality two point sling
Ammunition support: On gun ammo carrier, stock cuff or shell bag
Ammunition:
- 150 rounds of buckshot
- 75 rounds of birdshot
- 75 rounds of slug
Protective gear: Eye and ear protection
Clothing: Weather appropriate attire, sturdy belt, cover or concealment garments

Optional Rentals

Do not own a shotgun yet or still deciding what to purchase

Shotgun rental: $50

Our rental options allow you to train now and make informed purchasing decisions later.

Who This Class Is For

This course is ideal for:

First-time handgun owners
New shooters seeking structured instruction
Anyone wanting to carry defensively in the future
Students preparing for more advanced training
Men and women who want safe, practical skills rather than basic lecture hours

No prerequisite experience is required.

Course Details

Duration:
2 days

Prerequisite:
None

Investment:
$400

Ready To Train

This course goes far beyond the basics. It is empowering, confidence building instruction that gives you practical skill, real technique and a clear understanding of your personal responsibility as a defensive gun owner.

Train with purpose. Train to prevail. Train with Permit & Protect.

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