Without question, the shotgun has gained the respect of many, and rightly so.  It is a formidable home defender.  Students will learn about the advantages/disadvantages of various shot sizes, buckshot, and slugs.  During live fire, students will perform drills from ready positions, loading/unloading, malfunctions and stoppages, and manipulation and target engagement at various distances.

Duration:  5 hours
Cost: $125.00
Ammunition REQ: 20 slugs, 20 buckshot, 50 birdshot
Firearm: Shotgun
Age Restrictions: 21+ years of age

Please note that participants will be responsible for a $25.00 range fee at the time of arrival to this training. For questions regarding range fees, please visit Element Training Complex.

• Participants need to have knowledge of how to operate a shotgun.

• If you do not have a shotgun, you can use one of ours. There will be a $20 cleaning fee + cost of ammunition.
• Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and/or baseball style hat.
• Because this class is a few hours long, we recommend that you bring some food/drink.
• Hearing and eye protection are required (we will have some extras, if needed).
• A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.