Introduction to Defensive Shotgun (100)

This four (4) hour class focuses on the pump action shotgun and its time-tested reliability and effectiveness as a tool for self-defense. This course explains the operation of the shotgun, advantages and disadvantages when using it for self-defense, shotgun manipulations, and more. We then move to the range to conduct loading, unloading, malfunctions drills, and live-fire drills.

This class is for the shooter who has never fired a shotgun or is new to using a shotgun for self-defense. You will learn several important shooting skills and shotgun manipulations to build upon in future classes.

Required Equipment: Students should bring a 12 gauge shotgun, approximately 40 rounds of slug ammunition, eye, and ear protection.

Required Prerequisites: None

Member and Guest Dress Code : Introduction to Defensive Shotgun
When entering the Members Lodge Clubhouse, inclusive of the Double Barrel Kitchen Restaurant inside and outside dining, and the Preserve Academy classroom, we kindly ask that you abide by our Resort Casual Dress Code, permitting collared shirts, dress shorts, cotton and linen slacks, dressy blouses, pullover tops, dresses and maxi dresses, dress jeans, and close toed shoes.

Nonconforming clothing includes but is not limited to; bathing suits, beach coverups, camisoles, hoodies, non-dressy Jeans, carpenter pants, T-shirts, sweat suits, cutoffs, torn shorts, yoga pants, sneakers, and flip-flops.