Shotgun-I: Intro to Shotgun Operation
Shotgun overview
Prerequisite
Pistol-I is highly recommended
(You must be instructed on firearms safety rules and CA Use of Force.)
See Pistol-1
Time & Schedule
When: TBD
$225
Shotgun I: 0800 to 1200 hrs
Workshop: 1230 to 1630 hrs
Location
A Place to Shoot Range
San Francisquito Canyon Rd,
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
AMMO
200 rounds of Birdshots
20 rounds of 00 Buckshot
20 rounds of slug ammunition (low recoil)
Combat ShOTGUN Course Objective
Introduction & Workshop in One
Introduction
Students are introduced to basic safety, ammo & weapon types
4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules
Principles of personal defense
Types of Shotgun Ammo
Combative mind-set
Shotgun Nomenclature and Parts
Weapon Operation
Students are introduced to the concept of basic weapon operation.
Working the slinging technique
Safe loading and unloading
Trigger Control & Dry Presses
Ready positions (Low Ready and High Ready)
Elements of Marksmanship for Shotgun
Live Fire & Combat Shooting
Students are introduced to the concept of Live Fire & Combat Shooting
Assessing and scanning - situational awareness
Combat and Tactical Reloading
Understanding Pellet Spread from various distance
Close contact shooting
Drills & Exercise (1230 to 1630)
Needed Gear
- Serviceable Tactical Shotgun (12 gauge pump or semi-auto police shotgun)
- Ammunition*
- 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
- 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.
**Slings: (Upon registering, TAC-1 will provide you with a LA Police Gear Discount Code for all purchases on their website)
LA Police Gear 2 to 1 Point Sling http://www.lapolicegear.com/lapg-2-1-point-sling.html
Condor Speedy Two Point Sling https://lapolicegear.com/condor-speedy-twopoint-sling.html
Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Sling http://www.lapolicegear.com/blue-force-vickers-sling-acetal.html
Feel free to contact us for any assistance with your sling outfitting.
Location
A Place to Shoot Range
San Francisquito Canyon Rd,
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
info@tac-1.org
Phone
Range Info and Direction Only: (661) 296-5552
Class info: (661) 857-7722