Join us for this class hosted/presented by our training partners!

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This class is for students familiar with using a defensive shotgun who wish to enhance their skills and become confidently proficient in using it. This class builds on the Intro to Defensive Shotgun class with a quick review before honing the students’ skills and comfort level with more complex skills at a faster pace. Students will learn how to confidently use their shotgun for personal defense.

The introductory level fundamentals are reviewed and corrected first to build a baseline for the intermediate skills. Students will learn how and when to transition to their pistol properly and safely, how to use and work around cover, and how to shoot effectively from non-traditional shooting positions and/or movement. Students will get a chance to test and evaluate their weapons, gear, and ammunition selection to verify their theory of use. A portion of this class will be dedicated to testing and documenting the ammunition and shotgun selection that the students have chosen.

This course can be run with a reliable pump action or semi-auto shotgun either 12 or 20 gauge. Students should have ghost ring or red dot sight equipped shotgun, though bead and rifle sights are permitted (understanding their limitations). No magazine fed or bullpup shotguns are allowed in this class.

Areas covered during this class:

• Reinforcement of safety - handling, range, storage, operational
• Review of violence of action and post-shooting issues
• Additional patterning and verification of chosen defensive ammo
• Enhancing shotgun fundamentals and marksmanship
• Improving loading, deployment, and unloading techniques
• Tips and tricks for better shooting presentation
• Addressing malfunctions and corrective actions
• Reviewing various sighting systems and the pros/cons of each
• Working with cover and concealment
• Transitioning to a sidearm effectively

Prerequisites:

• Intro-level shotgun class or equivalent
• Open mind
• Must be lawful for you to possess a firearm in the United States

To register or view additional requirements, visit the Rapid Defense course listing at:
https://store.rapiddefensewi.com/Intermediate-Defensive-Shotgun-p519699908