LOCATION: See class date

PREREQUISITE: Intermediate-level shotgun class or equivalent experience (if you are unsure of your skill level, take our quick proficiency quiz)

INSTRUCTOR: French Quarter Training (Craig French) - Instructor Bios

The Advanced Defensive Shotgun training class is a one-day course developed for intermediate and experienced shooters. This class is for the individual that wants to be able to confidently use their shotgun for personal defense. Students will begin by reviewing the safety and fundamentals that were covered in the Introduction and Intermediate Shotgun Class then expand and build on that. We will conduct a ballistic diagnostic experiment on barriers and substrates that you may encounter while using a shotgun for personal defense. Students will be able to test and evaluate their chosen defense ammunition with these barriers and with distances that they will likely encounter.

Throughout this course students will gain further confidence on their use with a defensive shotgun while moving, using cover, working from various positions all while keeping the shotgun up and running. Students will get a chance to test and evaluate their weapons, gear, and ammunition selection especially if they made any changes after attending the previous classes.

This course can be run with a reliable pump action or semi-auto shotgun either 12 or 20 gauge. Students should have ghost ring or red dot sight equipped shotgun. (Bead and even Rifle Sighted will have some limitations) No magazine fed, or bullpup shotguns are allowed in this class.

Areas covered during this class:

• Safety considerations for a dynamic environment
• Perfecting loading, reloading, and shell changes
• Continued improvement in presentation and quick shots
• Perfecting corrective actions for malfunctions
• Working with cover and concealment
• Transitioning to a sidearm effectively
• Moving more efficiently
• Working with a partner around cover and concealment
• Exploring basic tactics and the nuances/advantages of using the shotgun in common environments
• Load and ballistic testing against common materials

Prerequisites:

• Intermediate-level shotgun class or equivalent (intermediate level possible if student demonstrates acceptable proficiency)
• Open mind
• Must be lawful for you to possess a firearm in the United States
  

Student supply list:

• Reliable pump or semi-auto shotgun in 12 or 20 gauge, choked to accept required ammo types
  • NO mag-fed or bullpup style shotguns allowed
• Sling and side saddle
• Handgun and proper holster/belt - no soft sided or SERPA holsters
• 200 rounds of birdshot, 50 rounds of buckshot, and 15 rounds of slugs (quality ammo recommended for patterning)
• 15 rounds of chosen defensive shotgun ammo
• 50 rounds for handgun
• Ability to carry 25 shotgun rounds - carrier, belt, chest rig, dump pouch
• Magazine pouches for pistol mags and at least 3 magazines
• Note taking gear
  
• Eye protection
  
• Ear protection
  
• Baseball type cap or a hat
• Smart phone

What you need to know before attending:

• There is a $25 range usage fee for non-members of host club. If choosing not to prepay, please bring exact cash to training. If you are registering for multiple people who are a mix of members and non members, please make separate purchases for members and non members as the prepaid fee applies to every registrant.
• Club members at host clubs are eligible for 10% off tuition. Email andy@rapiddefensewi.com your badge number to receive the discount code prior to purchasing the class.
• We'll send exact location address and class information about a week out from the class containing everything you need to know.
• Withdrawal and refund requests must be made to andy@rapiddefensewi.com at least 14 days prior to the registered event, and are subject to a 5% cancellation fee to cover our refund/processing costs. No refunds will be made within 14 days of the event. Please see our refund policy for more information.

***Do not let the supply list keep you from coming to class. Please contact us if any of these items are an issue or if you have questions.***

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