Tactical Shotgun/Pistol is designed for those who have working knowledge of the weapon systems. This course will provide best practices in weapon manipulation and tactical concepts. Students will run through drills to hone in on the fundamental of shotgun shooting. LEO's are welcomed. These drills are difficult to reproduce at local public ranges. The workshop will offer students the opportunity to shoot slug and defensive buckshot for LE application as well as for home defense.
TAC-1’s Combat Shogun course will instill confidence in student’s abilities and push the students to operate their shotgun aggressive with precise operation and marksmanship. This class will focus on the fundamental of both pump and semi-automatic shotguns, discuss types of ammunition, combat firing techniques, and the manipulation of the shotgun as a multi-purpose launching platform.
SHOTGUN COURSE SUBJECT
The following technique and concepts will be introduced at a reasonable pace for the maximum retention.
Advanced OPERATION
4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules & Shotgun
Principles of personal defense w/ Shotgun
Types of Shotgun Ammo and Ballistics
Shotgun Nomenclature and Parts
Understanding Combat Shooting Tech
Working the slinging technique
Safe loading, downloadenig and unloading
Pump vs Semi-Auto Operation
Ready positions (Low Ready and High Ready)
Shotgun Reloading
Combat Operation and Transition to Secondary Pistol
Shotgun shooting concepts
Concept of movements and body mechanics
Transitioning from Buckshot to Slug
Transition to Secondary Pistol
Moving and operating with shotgun
Shooting and Operational Drills & Exercises
NEEDED GEAR & ITEMS
Serviceable Tactical Shotgun (12 gauge pump or semi-auto police shotgun)
Semi Auto Pistol (9mm, 40 cal., 45 cal.)
200 rds Ammunition ( Students must provide own ammo.)
Magazines (4 or more recommended)
Magazine pouch (holds to magazines)
Ammunition* (See below)
Tactical 2 Point Sling**
Shot Shell Carrier (optional)
Dump bag (highly recommended)
Eye protection (Prefer clear with no color)
Ear protection (Highly recommend ear plug type vs. ear muffs. Both outer and (inner protections are recommended)
Cap or Hat (highly recommended)
Appropriate attire for weather & hot brass/shell
Knee pads (highly recommended)
Shooting mat (highly recommended)
Water and snacks and LUNCH!
Folding chair for your comfort
Gun bag/case to store and transport any firearms
Ammunition*: 20 rounds of 12 gauge slug. 20 rounds of 12 gauge 00 buckshot. 200 rounds of birdshot (#6, #7½, #8 or #9). The shotgun and buckshot must be capable of shooting a group no larger than 18 inches at 15 yards.
