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You are here: Home / Events / Defensive Shotgun

July 13, 2025 By Dave Givens

Defensive Shotgun

When

July 13, 2025    
09:00 - 17:00
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Where

River Oaks Range
11584 N. Shaffer Rd, Winton, California, 95388

The Shotgun is a versatile firearm but when used in a defensive situation or in close quarters, such as your home, it has some complexities and it requires proper training to be used effectively. We will teach you the fundamentals you need and give you the skills necessary for you to effectively use your shotgun as a home or property defensive weapon.
In the classroom and on the range, we will cover:
• Safety
• Nomenclature
• Selecting a Shotgun
• Recoil Reduction
• Barrel Length
• Caliber / Gauge
• Ammunition Selection
• Penetration
• Accessories
• How to store your shotgun for home defense
• Shotgun Handling
• Reloading
• Stoppages & Malfunctions
• Marksmanship Fundamentals
• Searching your home
• Gun Retention
• Legal Admonition
• Defensive Mindset
• Physical & Psychological Reactions to a violent encounter
• Controlling the encounter
• Holding an Intruder until Law Enforcement Arrives

You will need to bring a shotgun, 100 rounds of bird shot such as 7.5 dove loads, Eye & Ear protection, billed cap, lunch & water. If you have not yet selected & purchased your shotgun, we can provide you with a shotgun to use during this training if you Contact Us in advance.
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Defensive Shotgun


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