Shotgun Training

Foundational Shotgun Training Class

This 2-day course is designed for the shotgunner with limited experience as well as those who have a mastery, but want to develop skills to a higher level. This course perfectly combines basic skills, tactical approaches and wingshooting skills into a fun and intensive weekend of shotgun shooting. We believe that the biggest hindrance to successful shotgunning is a lack of skill in manipulation of most shotgun systems. Therefore, in this course the student will be exposed to continuous drills designed to reinforce their ability to correctly manipulate the weapon.

Tuition

$350 Per Student

As with all BadLands Tactical courses, students may utilize our lodging here at the Village at no extra cost. The Village offers 2-man rooms, each with a half bath, shower facilities, along with a commercial size kitchen. Students are responsible for providing their own meals.

Equipment Required

• Quality shotgun. Design, style or gauge doesn’t matter, although most students prefer to utilize a tactical style shotgun such as the Remington 870 or the Mossberg 900 series
• 750 rounds of low-recoil birdshot (please make sure your weapon will function with your choice of birdshot prior to arriving at class)
• 50 rounds rifled slug
• 50 rounds 00 buckshot
• Belt bag or pouch to hold spare ammunition
• Eye and ear protection
• Range appropriate clothing (hat, long sleeves, bug spray, sunscreen)

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of:

• 5 Arenas of combat
• SAAFE SYSTEM
• 4 Firearm Safety Rules
• The One Meter Rule
• Shotgun Nomenclature and history
• Care and Maintenance
• 7 Fundamentals of Marksmanship
• Shot and Post shot Sequence
• Methods of Carry and gear setup
• Loading the shotgun
• The donut effect
• Patterning the shotgun
• Precision engagements with the shotgun
• Accuracy at a distance
• Wingshooting techniques