Mid West Tactical - Basic Shotgun Marksmanship Course

Call 877-SWAT-TAC for scheduling.



This course teaches basic skill with the shotgun and is geared for the beginner. The course will cover basic marksmanship as well as an emphasis on weapon manipulation and weapon safety. During the course the students will have 1 full day of range time shooting from barricades, around vehicles and end in the shoot house.


Fighting with a shotgun Weapon nomenclature Fundamentals of marksmanship Recoil management Shooting positions Weapon manipulation Positions of cover Reloading techniques and malfunction drills Multiple threat engagement Distance shooting	Shotgun without choke Comfortable clothing Shotgun ammunition: 150 rounds #6-#8 birdshot Shotgun ammunition: 20 rounds "00" buckshot Shotgun ammunition: 20 slugs Handgun with holster: 15 rounds (optional for transitions). Eye/ear protection (electronic ear protection recommended) Baseball style cap Hydration system Sack lunch