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An entry-level course where students are familiarized with their shotguns. The class will thoroughly cover:

• Safety Plan

• Medical Brief

• Proper choice and placement of gear

• Different optics and accessories

• Effective shooting stance

• Proper weapon grip

• Recoil control

• Sight alignment

• Sight picture using iron sights and electronic optics

• Proper zero and confirmation of them.  (Range dependent on distance)

• Use of the sling for supported shooting

• Use of body supported shooting positions

• Trigger control

• Speed reloads

• Tactical reloads

• Malfunctions of the shotgun

• Different shooting positions

Required Equipment:

• A functional and practical shotgun chambered in 12 or 20 gauge.

• Hearing Protection, electronic is preferred.

• Wrap around style eye protection.

• If available, a spare weapon system is also an excellent idea.

• A minimum of 400 Rounds Birdshot, 50 rounds Buckshot, 50 Rounds Slug.

• A cleaning kit and tools that are compatible with the weapon system(s)

• Handheld flashlight and or weapons mounted light.

Range fees due at time of class, range fee is $50 per day for non-members of Rooftop Shooting range. There is no range fee for Rooftop Shooting Range members. Please be prepared to pay these fees day of.