Defensive Shotgun 7.22.2023 at Ahlman’s

This course is designed to provide an introduction and build basic skills for the defensive shotgun. Many US households have a shotgun sitting in a closet with the intent of using it for self-defense. Learn to use the shotgun effectively to defend your home and family.

Topics covered include:
Shotgun Features and Ballistics – Loading, Unloading, and Carrying the Shotgun – Shotgun Marksmanship – Precision Shotgun Shooting – Shooting from Cover and Concealment

For this class, we recommend a 12-gauge pump or semiauto shotgun.  Other gauges are fine.  KSGs, Saigas, and other unique shotguns are welcome.  AOWs, Shockwave and other “firearms” are also welcome.   This is a course for using practical, reliable shotguns.  If you have questions about your shotgun’s suitability for the course, just ask.

Taurus Judges and similar handguns are not allowed.  Black powder/muzzleloading shotguns are not suitable for this course either.

Rental guns (pump-action 12 gauges) are available for an additional charge (use the “Admission with Rental” option at checkout).  You must provide good-quality factory ammunition for use in rental guns.

Required Equipment:

• Ear Protection, Eye Protection and a Baseball Cap (keeps hot brass out of your hair)
• Sling
• 150 rounds birdshot
• 25 rounds 00 Buckshot
• 10 rounds Slugs