Class

Intro to Shotguns

Course Overview

The Introduction to Shotguns course will teach each student the basic knowledge and skills to become familiar with several different types of shotguns, shotgun nomenclature, action types and basic maintenance.

Topics

Classroom Instruction

• Safety review and shotgun-specific safety issues
• Types of shotguns and shotgun actions
• Shotgun nomenclature
• Gauge sizes and typical uses for each
• Loading and unloading procedures
• Marksmanship fundamentals
• Maintenance

Hands-On Exercises

• Loading/unloading exercises with snap caps
• Live fire exercises using shotgun slugs

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class.