Rochester Personal Defense

The Shotgun Master Training Program is:

A program that will develop the attendee into a professional, efficient, safe, and competent Shotgun user by a continual path of instruction that is specifically designed to advance and solidify a skillset to a highly skilled level of ability. Instruction will be given primarily by Dave Jenkins, Matthew Underwood, or a guest instructor depending on topic and need.

At the end, you will be a master of YOUR shotgun and YOUR skills with YOUR shotgun.

You, the participant, will train one Saturday a month for 6 months alongside a small group of other individuals as a team to develop into highly experienced and proficient shooters. You'll train with the same people every month. The camaraderie and learning possible in this setting will be unmatched in other courses. The group dynamics will allow for support, feedback, and competitive advancement throughout the process. By the end of the program, you will have gained a regimen of learning, skills, and will hone yourself and your skills, completed coursework, and have been measured against high end industry standards.

The training program starts on May 9, 2026. Unless weather forces a reschedule, you’ll meet on the SECOND Saturday of each month until October. Locations will vary due to topic.

NOTE: YOU MUST SATISFY SND COMPLETE THE PROGRAM TO PASS AND RECEIVE THE SHOTGUN MASTER TITLE.

Each month will bring a new topic. In addition to each training session, you will be expected to put in some work on your own to continually practice and work on the skills taught in each session.

Topics:
1. Firearm Safety

2. Fundamentals and essential skills

3. Movement while armed

3. Close up/close quarters shooting

4. Team tactics and communication

5. Unknown gun/conditions/malfunctions

6. Scenario based shooting drills

Required Equipment:
For this class, you will need the following items:

Eye and ear protection
Knee pads (optional but highly recommended)
A pump action or semi-auto shotgun
A Dump pouch
A minimum of 1200rds of ammunition (total for the program): 1000 Birdshot, 150 Buckshot, 50 Slugs
A sling (MANDATORY)
The ability to carry spare ammunition (Pouch, shell holders, sling with loops, etc)
Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
A hat with brim
Water and quiet snacks
A lunch