Citizens Safety Academy

CSA Defensive Shotgun Instructor Course

The shotgun is one of the most effective and versatile weapons available to the average private citizen or police officer. It is also the least understood and most under-utilized weapon system. Learn how to teach students to properly select, modify, feed and operate the defensive shotgun for optimum effectiveness. This intensive course will teach you efficient techniques for handling and shooting the shotgun under stressful conditions. Topics covered include:

• Firearms safety, including considerations specific to shotguns
• Selection of the fighting shotgun
• Modifications and accessories
• Ammunition selection and capabilities
• Patterning for optimum performance
• Nomenclature and mechanical operation
• Shooting technique
• Loading/reloading techniques
• Safe storage and ready conditions
• Care and maintenance
• Adult teaching methods
• Effective coaching
• Training aids

Students will need 150 rounds of birdshot, 50 rounds of buckshot, and 20 slugs. We will have some properly set up loaner shotguns available.