Skill Builder: Shotgun - 1

Course Overview

Learn what a home defense shotgun is, and how to use it. Student will learn how to dynamically shoot and reload a shotgun while accomplishing various shooting drills. Student will learn the difference between shot, buck and slug, how range effects the spread the pellets, how to dynamically transition from buckshot to slug. The student will pattern their shotgun with the Buckshot at various ranges, to understand when to use buckshot and when to use slugs.

Enrollment

6
3 hours
Beale Rod & Gun Club
4950 D Street
Beale AFB, CA 95903
Requirements: 12ga or 20ga Pump or Semi-Auto Shotgun. Single shot, and double barrel shotguns (over/under and side-by-side) not recommended. -No pistol grip only shotguns. Pistol grip and buttstock is ok. 50 rounds of 7 1/2 or 8 "bird or Target" Lead Shot 5 rounds of slugs 5 rounds of 00 buck shot Eye and Ear (ear plugs are suggested) protection Shotguns are available for rent from the Rod & Gun Club. For recoil sensitive, a "PAST RECOIL SHIELD" is recommended (available from Amazon and Midwayusa), or similiar slip on recoil pad. A "side sadle" or slip on ammo cuff for the butstock is recommended, also available from Amazon or Midwayusa. In the event of rain, class will either cancelled, with complete refunds, are moved to a later date, determined by the class, due to safety concerns.