The Intermediate Shotgun Course is designed for the shooter that wants to improve their skills using the shotgun. The student should be familiar with the operation of their shotgun and be proficient with the basic fundamentals and safety with firearms. This course will review shotgun skills with emphasis on defensive tactics and using the shotgun in an urban environment.
The student will learn to proficiently operate the shotgun as a home defense firearm, the proper use of cover and concealment, shooting on the move and positional shooting.
Prerequisites
Have a solid foundation and understanding of firearms safety and basic knowledge of how to operate the shotgun (pump action, semi-auto, etc.).
Equipment
- Shotgun (gauge of choice, cleaned and lubed) with sling
- Ammo pouch or a way to carry extra ammo
- 25 rounds of buck shot (#4 or 00 buck)
- 150 bird shot, NO STEEL SHOT
- 10 slugs
- Eye and Ear protection
- Hat with brim
- Knee pads (optional)
- Recoil pad (optional)
- Snacks, water, lunch (there is no food services local)
- Proper range attire/comfortable clothing for the weather
- Sunblock
- Note taking material
The course covers intermediate shooting techniques, team drills, an obstacle course to take the shooter to a higher level of shotgun comprehension.
Instructor Bio
Ron Clayton is currently employed with a local Sheriff’s Department with 25 years of experience as a law enforcement officer, with a varied list of assignments including SWAT, FTO, Patrol, Detectives and Academy Instructor. He is a FBI certified firearm instructor, California POST Rifle instructor, Defensive Tactics instructor and Stop the Bleed instructor.
Ron recently retired from the California Air National Guard after 22 years of service (Active and Reserve) including 4 deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During his deployments, he was assigned as a Dedicated Marksman and Combat LifeSaver. While at home station, Ron taught M4 rifle, M9 handgun, and M870 shotgun, Urban Environment Tactics, Concealed Carry, Trauma Care and Combatives. As a member of the California Emergency Response and Force Protection Training Cadre, Ron assisted in developing the training curriculum for National Guard members responding to civil disturbances and natural disasters. He also was the lead instructor to Ukraine in the National Guard’s Partnership for Peace program, sharing western style Law Enforcement and Tactics to the Ukraine military.
His hobbies include reading about history, shooting, martial arts and currently holds a black belt (2nd Dan) in Taiho Jutsu and has trained in Krav Maga and Brazilian Ju Jitsu.
Hours: 8:00 Check in | 8:30am Start | 2:30pm End
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
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