Defending Yourself with a Shotgun
Course Description:
Nothing says “go away” like racking a 12 guage shotgun, but recoil is substantial, and they always need to be fed. This course explores the fundamentals of using the shotgun for defense.
Six hours can’t make you a gunfighter, but we will lay the foundation of principles that if practiced regularly will make you an “operator” of perhaps the most powerful home defense weapon. We’ll cover patterning, recoil management, ammunition selection, loading, weapon manipulation and retention, and tactical scenarios.
Course Requirements:
A serviceable shotgun. 12 gage pump preferred, but the shotgun you have is fine. You will need something to load from. Sidesaddles, belt mounted round holders, or a nice pocket. Bring 100 rounds of bird shot, (if you have an auto, make sure it cycles the gun) five buck shot and five slugs. Bring eye and ear protection, clothing appropriate to weather, open mind, lunch and plenty of fluids. Women should wear a sports bra as opposed to the strap/buckle kind. If you have a less than functional body part, knees etc, knee-pads are a good idea. Wear shoes with ankle support, and bring a few band aids, and a camp chair.
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1. Owning a gun doesn't mean you know how to fight with it.
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2. Reality is, at the distances where a fight is most likely to occur, accessing and using a concealed firearm may be the least effective response to an immediate threat of violence. Knowing how to fight with or without your weapon will save your life.
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"Tell us about a person you admire. What has this person taught you?"
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Total Self Defense combines 30 years of experience in firearms training and with street-wise unarmed response tactics in short, we have taken from the best, and combined it in classes that provide realistic preparation for violent conflicts.
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We aren't dogmatic, and we are good teachers. We welcome new shooters, and we love women who want to prepare properly
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Come and see. It'll be worth it.
