Defensive Shotgun

Defensive Shotgun

As the shotgun is one of the best choices for a close quarters defensive weapons platform with its wide variety of ammo choices and configurations we have put together this series of classes to help you use and understand the shotguns capabilities in a defensive scenario. This course is open to all adult shooters, male and female, whether beginner or advanced. The purpose of this course is to train people how to use THEIR shotgun for self defense. Loaner guns are available, but this course is intended to make people more familiar with the capabilities and limitations of THEIR specific shotgun.

The ideal shotgun is a 12 gauge pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity of five or more rounds or a similar semi-auto shotgun. 20 gauge shotguns will also work for smaller statured shooters. Shorter barrel lengths are recommended but not required. Shoulder stocks are important, pistol grip only shotguns will not work for this course.

Dynamic Defensive Shotgun I

This class is designed to teach you how to safely shoot a defensive type shotgun correctly and to get good hits. We will talk about shotgun fitting, how to pattern your shotgun, proper shooting position, proper aiming of the shotgun and proper ammo selection for intended use. This is a 3-5 hour class.

Required Gear

You will need a shotgun, a sling for your shotgun, a way to carry shells either on or off the shotgun (both is preferred)

Required Ammo

50 rounds of bird shot, 25 rounds of buckshot, 10 slugs.

Dynamic Defensive Shotgun II (ADVANCED)

This class we will take it a few steps farther than the basic class, we will talk about shooting in low light situations and the needed extra equipment, the use of cover and concealment, speed reloading and ammo management, multiple targets and how to deal with them. This is a 4-6 hour class.

Required Gear

You will need a shotgun, a sling for your shotgun, a way to carry shells either on or off the shotgun (both is preferred), weapons light for your shotgun (ADVANCED COURSE).

Required Ammo

100 rounds of bird shot, 50 rounds of buckshot, 20 slugs

You can download all course descriptions and pricing from the ASK Training Courses page