Shotgun Essentials Course

from $320.00

Over two intensive days of live fire firearms training, you’ll develop shotgun fundamentals AND earn a Stop the Bleed® certification. The Gunfighter Essentials course series content will allow participants to learn shotgun specific skills like double and quad loading, ammo selection and patterning, and an introduction to tactical trauma care.

Duration: 14 hours (2 days)

Skill Level: Novice (safe firearms handling and familiarity with your shotgun are the only pre-requisites for attendance)

Round Count: 250 Target Load minimum, 25× 00 Buckshot, 25x Slug

Course details and cursory kit requirements below.

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Over two intensive days of live fire firearms training, you’ll develop shotgun fundamentals AND earn a Stop the Bleed® certification. The Gunfighter Essentials course series content will allow participants to learn shotgun specific skills like double and quad loading, ammo selection and patterning, and an introduction to tactical trauma care.

Duration: 14 hours (2 days)

Skill Level: Novice (safe firearms handling and familiarity with your shotgun are the only pre-requisites for attendance)

Round Count: 250 Target Load minimum, 25× 00 Buckshot, 25x Slug

Course details and cursory kit requirements below.

Cursory Kit Requirements:

  • Pump or Semi-Auto shotgun (mag fed OK), capable of shooting slugs.

    • Full size stock required, no cut offs or “shockwave” style “pirate grips”

    • Tube capacity of at least 5+ shells (any limiting rods to be removed)

  • Receiver Mounted Shell Carrier/Side Saddle (optional)

  • Shot Shell carrier, pouch, fanny, etc. to carry spare shells

  • Two Point Sling (One Point OK, not ideal)

  • 250x Target Load, 25x 00 Buckshot, 25x slug. (Factory ammo only, no reloads.)

  • Eye/Hearing Protection

  • Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) - mounted on your kit and/or fanny pack.

  • Weather-appropriate range attire

Training Points:

  • Tactical trauma care basics (Stop The Bleed)

  • Gunfighter Stance & The Workspace

  • Ammunition Selection & Patterning

  • Single, Double & Quad Loads

  • Ammo “Swap Out” & “Down Loads”

  • Immediate Actions & Stoppages

  • Clearing common malfunctions under stress

  • Positional Shooting

 

Missing some range day essentials like your IFAK?

Head over to our Gear Shop, and pickup your medical supplies, tourniquet pouch, and gear at the course!

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Why Train with OFFSPECWAR?

  • Unbeatable training value - compare at $350+ for only 7 hours with other training companies!

  • Highly experienced instructors - ex-mil, LEO, and civilian backgrounds.

  • Embedded medical module - unique Stop the Bleed® cert. in every Gunfighter Course

  • High % of shooting time - personalized coaching to work with your specific needs.

  • Progressive training - substantial future training opportunities at advanced levels of shooting!