The Pump Action Shotgun is one of the most misunderstood firearms. The pump action shotgun offers flexibility in selection of ammunition for different objectives. In this course will learn the
safe deployment of a pump action shotgun and develop the
Combat Mindset for crisis survival. This course will include
basic shotgun fundamentals, patterning and ammunition selection, malfunction clearances, carry methods and cleaning and maintenance. The shotgun as a home defense firearm will be covered and the student will learn basic home defense tactics.
What you will learn
Nomenclature
Cycle of Operation
Loading and Unloading
Disassembly/Assembly/Maintenance
Shotgun Carries
Malfunctions and Stoppages
Marksman Fundamentals
Firing Positions and Stance
Ammunition and Patterning
You will need the following equipment for the class:
- Pump action Shotgun (12ga. Or 20 ga.) with attached sling
- No Pistol Grip only shotguns
- Ammunition
- 25 rounds of 00 buckshot or #4 buck
- 25 Rifled Slug
- 100 rounds of birdshot (#6, #7 or #8 shot)
- Ammunition pouch (a way to carry extra ammo on person)
- Eye and Ear protection
- Shotgun cleaning kit
- Sturdy belt
- Comfortable range attire (dress for the elements)
- Comfortable shoes (no sandals or Crocs)
- Ball cap or Boonie style hat
- Note taking material
- Knee and elbow pads (optional)
- Snacks, water, lunch
- Sunblock
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.
Price: $249
Hours: 8:00 Check in | 8:30am Start | 3:30pm End
Cancellation Policy:
In order to receive full refund we require a notice of at least 5 days before the course date.
CTA reserves the right to cancel any course. Any notification sent to fully paid customers will be done so within a 48 hour advance notice. Due to Law Enforcement contracts with the State of California, CTA reserves the right to withhold cause or reason for cancellations. CTA reserves the right to refuse participants for any reason. CTA is not responsible for any non-refundable expenses incurred by you or any other persons as a result of your registration, attendance, non-attendance, or self-cancellation of any course.