Citizens Safety Academy

CSA Home Defense Shotgun 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. 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

Students will need a reliable pump action or semi-automatic shotgun, 75 rounds of birdshot. If you do not have a shotgun, don't buy one for the course. We have loaners available.