A shotgun is a long gun designed to be fired with two hands. It has a smooth bore (the inside of the barrel) and is designed to shoot a variety of ammunition, ranging from a solid bullet, called a slug, to multiple projectiles, called shot. Shotguns are often used for personal protection, as well as in bird hunting, and in the sports of trap or skeet.

In the NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course, students will get the NRA's The Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook and intensive lessons in safety, gun handling, fundamentals of shotgun shooting, several practical exercises on the firing range, cleaning, storage, and a summary of shotgun sports and activities.

Course Goal

“To teach the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.”

Lessons

1. Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling

2. Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting

3. Firing the First Shots (includes cleaning and storage)

4. Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical Exercise

 

Main

 

Pistol

 

Rifle

 

Personal Protection in the Home

 

Personal Protection Outside the Home

 

ERTC Main

Students will have the opportunity to shoot four different shotguns: Remington semi-autos in both 12 and 20 gauge, a Beretta over-and-under in 20 gauge and a Mossberg Model 500 pump action tactical shotgun in 12 gauge with a red dot sight.

Course Completion

Students will receive feedback on the live-fire exercise and take a short written test on the lesson material at the end of the day.

Upon successful completion, students will receive the NRA Basic Shotgun Course Completion Certificate. 

Course tuition of $149.00 includes textbook (yours to keep), instruction, completion certificate, use of shotguns, eye and ear protection, targets and a minimum of 25 rounds of ammunition per student.  Range fee is not included and will be paid separately to Wooster Mountain (unless you're a member).

No previous experience is necessary and there are no course prerequisites, but you must not have a criminal record.