This course is designed for those individuals that want to utilize a shotgun for home defense. This 3 hour class will go over the various tactical techniques needed to efficiently deploy a shotgun in a close quarters environment. The following topics will be reviewed:

– Using different types of shotguns for home defense; pump-action, semi-automatic, single/double barrel (over/under or side by side)

– Combat Loading techniques

– Moving and Shooting tactics. Students will have an opportunity to move and shoot down range in order to learn how to effectively handle a shotgun in a realistic training environment.

– Using the appropriate loads for close quarter engagements

– Shooting from various positions (standing, kneeling, sitting and prone) behind cover

– NJ Use of Force laws

– Levels of Mental Awareness

Upon completion of the course, the student will have a thorough understanding as to how to properly deploy a shotgun in a home-defense environment.

Ammunition requirements:

80 rounds of 00 buck shot, 10 rounds of slugs

Students must bring their own shotgun and ammunition to the class.

Class size will be limited to 6 students per session. Walk-ins are not permitted. All students need to pre-register for the course.