Defensive Shotgun

Defensive Shotgun

One of the most effective firearms for self defense is the shotgun; it is also one of the most misunderstood. There are many myths and half-truths surrounding the shotgun, and this course is designed to address them. Fortress will guide the novice through the ins-and-outs of the shotgun, and present a useful skill set which will then be applied to practical self defense.

We attempt to provide a staff member for every 2-3 students to provide the most personal instruction experience possible. If requested, a female instructor will be available to assist any female students.

Required student skill level: Completion of the Fortress Level I Pistol Course, or equivalent pistol course.

Equipment required: Functional DEFENSIVE shotgun with sling, pistol with proper holster, magazine or speedloader carrier for pistol.

Ammunition requirements: 300-rounds of 00-buckshot, 300-rounds birdshot, 50 slugs, 100-rounds for pistol.

Duration: One Day (a two-day shotgun course is also available on request.)

Teaching points include:

- Gun handling and range safety

- Equipment selection and carry.

- Practical application philosophies of the shotgun for self defense.

- Slinging/unslinging/mounting

- Movement

- Cover/Concealment

- Zeroing for slugs

- Patterning buckshot

- Ammunition regulation

- Ammunition swap

- Magazine charging techniques

- Transition to handgun

- Shooting positions

We will travel to you and train your group on your personal range, or at a range in your locality which meets our requirements.

If range facilities allow, a night shoot will be scheduled, as well.

Firearms and equipment can be provided for rent with advance notice.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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AMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS
Fortress recommends the use of American made factory ammunition only! Foreign ammunition is often times dirty, smokey and lacking in quality control. Use of it can not only lead to stoppages but it absorbs valuable training time trying to repair dirty, non-functioning guns. We also do not allow the use of reloaded ammunition during our courses.