Short Description: This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
More Details: This is an all day course and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Here are some of the the lessons in an NRA Shotgun Training class:
- “Shotgun Lesson I: Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling”
- “Shotgun Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting”
- Basic Shotgun Shooting Instructional Method
- “Shotgun Lesson III: Firing the First Shots”
- “Shotgun Lesson IV: Shotgun Shooting Skills Practical Exercise”
- Evaluating and Improving Performance of Beginning Shotgun Shooters
- “Shotgun Lesson V: Shotgun Sports and Activities”
Please bring a shotgun and at least 100 rounds of birdshot ammo (#7, #7 1/2, or #8 is fine) as well as eye and hearing protection.
If you are seeking an instructor credential you will need to make sure you get your Basic Instructor Training from one of the previous courses within the previous two years. We will not be offering a BIT with this class.
Anyone traveling from out of town is welcome to stay in the bunkhouse free of charge. Just let us know you want to reserve a room by emailing justin@nebraskashooters.com
Bookings
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