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Tactical Shotgun

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 24 hour Missouri POST certified course teaches basic, as well as advanced skill with the shotgun. The course will cover basic marksmanship as well as shooting on the move and emphasizes weapon manipulation. During the course the students will have 2 full days of range time shooting from barricades as well as from and around vehicles.

SUBJECT AREAS

  • Fighting with a shotgun
  • Weapon nomenclature
  • Fundamentals of marksmanship
  • Recoil management
  • Shooting positions
  • Weapon manipulation
  • Positions of cover
  • Reloading techniques and malfunction drills
  • Transition to secondary weapon
  • Multiple threat engagement
  • Distance shooting

GEAR & AMMO REQUIREMENTS

  • Training/SWAT type uniform
  • Highest rated ballistic vest
  • Duty/SWAT gear
  • Duty shotgun
  • Shotgun ammunition: 750 rounds #6-#8 birdshot
  • Shotgun ammunition: 100 rounds "00" buckshot
  • Shotgun ammunition: 50 slugs
  • Pistol ammunition: 300 rounds
  • Sling required on shotgun
  • Eye/ear protection (electronic ear protection recommended)
  • Baseball style cap
  • Note taking material
  • Weapon cleaning kit