Practical Defensive Shotgun

This  is a developmental skills course focused on the practical use of the  defensive shotgun.    It is a great course to continue your training  progression and will provide an opportunity to learn new skills while  improving upon your existing skill set.  The material will be presented  in a crawl, walk, run manner and in an easy to understand building block  approach.

PRE-REQUISITES: Foundational knowledge and understanding of the operation of your defensive shotgun

Points of Instruction (POI) Include:

• Benefits of the shotgun for personal defense
• Proper firearm manipulation and nomenclature
• Practical storage options for readiness
• Proper use of the tactical sling (2 point quick adjust style preferred)
• Deployment using ready and carry positions 
• Reloading techniques for the shotgun (speed / tactical options)
• Symtac Consulting LLC recoil mitigation & short stock techniques
• Practical shotgun engagement distances with various load options
• Critical decision making in the context of a practical defensive application
• Specific focus based on each student's current skill level to ensure progress is achieved
• Various equipment options to optimize your Shotgun setup for defensive or tactical applications
• Practical movement, use of cover, and shooting while moving (timer permitting)

Equipment Required:

• Modern shotgun (pump or semi-automatic action) with 21" or shorter cylinder bore barrel w/ 5+ shell capacity preferred (loaners available)
• Sighting systems can be a simple bead sight, rifle sights, ghost ring sights, or a red dot optical sight.
• A 2 point tactical sling is preferred but not required (some carry positions require a sling so you will not get reps on this without one)
• Load bearing equipment (LBE) to carry 25+ shotgun shells on your person (a dump pouch on the belt works well)
• Factory produced shells matching your SGN gauge (150+ #4-5 lead shot, 25+ .00 buck, 5+ Flite control .00 buck optional, and 10 slugs)  
• ** No steel shot or penetrator / sabot style slugs **
• Eye protection (safety glasses or polycarbonate lenses in perscription eyeware)
• Ear protection (electronic shooting ear muffs highly suggested)
• Seasonally appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities (no low scooped neck shirts or tops)
• Closed toe shoes or boots suitable for outdoor activities
• A baseball style cap or hat to help protect your face
• Water, sports drinks, & snacks to maintain yourself during moderate physical activity for the training day
• Please note that the range facility does not have running water or improved facilities