LOCATION: See class date

PREREQUISITE: Introductory 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

This class is for students familiar with using a defensive shotgun who wish to enhance their skills and become confidently proficient in using it. This class builds on the Intro to Defensive Shotgun class with a quick review before honing the students’ skills and comfort level with more complex skills at a faster pace. Students will learn how to confidently use their shotgun for personal defense.

The introductory level fundamentals are reviewed and corrected first to build a baseline for the intermediate skills. Students will learn how and when to transition to their pistol properly and safely, how to use and work around cover, and how to shoot effectively from non-traditional shooting positions and/or movement. Students will get a chance to test and evaluate their weapons, gear, and ammunition selection to verify their theory of use. A portion of this class will be dedicated to testing and documenting the ammunition and shotgun selection that the students have chosen.

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, though bead and rifle sights are permitted (understanding their limitations). No magazine fed or bullpup shotguns are allowed in this class.

Areas covered during this class:

• Reinforcement of safety - handling, range, storage, operational
• Review of violence of action and post-shooting issues
• Additional patterning and verification of chosen defensive ammo
• Enhancing shotgun fundamentals and marksmanship
• Improving loading, deployment, and unloading techniques
• Tips and tricks for better shooting presentation
• Addressing malfunctions and corrective actions
• Reviewing various sighting systems and the pros/cons of each
• Working with cover and concealment
• Transitioning to a sidearm effectively

Prerequisites:

• Intro-level shotgun class or equivalent
• 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 recommended
• 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 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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