Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

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Basic Shotgun Shooting Course

Course Level: Starter

Who teaches this course? This course is taught by an NRA-certified instructor.

Teaching locations: Orange County, CA

Course Description: This course is at least 8-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning to shoot pump action and semi-automatic shotguns. Students will learn rules for safe gun handling; Shotgun parts and operation; ammunition; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting from various shooting positions including standing positions; cleaning the Shotgun; and continued opportunities for skill development.

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Topics covered to include:

Prerequisites: None. The material is suitable for all, including appropriately supervised, mature children (dependant on location and local laws).
To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for owning and using a Shotgun safely
Shotgun knowledge, safe gun handling, ammunition knowledge, fundamentals of Shotgun shooting, two-handed shooting position, firing the first shots, cleaning, storage, Shotgun sports and activities
Course Completion: Students will receive feedback on all live-fire exercises.

Required Equipment:

If you do not have a firearm, no problem, a selection can be supplied during the class at an additional charge.
Have your own firearm? Great. Please bring it along.
Bring a Shotgun a 100 rounds of factory ammo to use. Ammo also available at class.
This course is all inclusive: Class – Certificate – Materials – Range Time – Targets – Eye and Ear Protection.
Comfortable clothing and No open-toed shoes. Sleeveless and low cut shirts are not recommended.

Need a private or semi-private lesson to fit your schedule? If you do not see a training date that suits your schedule, please contact us to make personal arrangements. Private or semi-private instruction is scheduled at your convenience with no waiting list. No prior experience necessary. If you do not have a firearm yet, let us know and arrangements can be made.