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7 hr
325 US dollars
Franklinville, NC (ZooCity Armory)

Survival & Defense Shotgun

Level 1: Intro to the "Thinking Man's Gun" (Mar 7th & Jun 27th)


Service Description

This course offers a foundational understanding of defensive shotgun use, ideal for beginners or those needing a refresher. It covers safe loading and unloading, standard range commands, ammunition selection, data recording for shotguns, recoil management, and maintaining a steady firing rhythm ("FEED THE PIG"). This is the first step in the Defensive Shotgun Series. Students MUST demonstrate safe loading/unloading and proper gun handling skills. Course Includes: -- Load/Unload -- Nomenclature -- Accessories and setup/fit -- Ammunition Selection -- Ready Positions (low ready, high ready, compressed) -- Introduction to timed standards -- Buckshot pattern -- Slug Zero
-- Recoil Mitigation (multiple shot drills) -- Speed Reload competition for top shot -- Rolling thunder Equipment: • Shot Gun w/ Sling • Red Dot Optic (Recommended but not required) • Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses • Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs Ammo: 25 Slugs, 25 Buckshot, 125 Birdshot


Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or Transfers GREATER Than 14 Days Before Start Date Students canceling more than 14 days before the start date of the course will receive a FULL REFUND. Course/Event Cancellations or Transfers LESS Than 14 Days Before Start Date Students canceling less than 14 days before the start date of the course/event will receive a PARTIAL REFUND of 75% of the fee paid.


Contact Details

  • Franklinville, NC (ZooCity Armory)

    5068 U.S. 64, Franklinville, NC 27248, USA

    more.info@obsidianspeargroup.com


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