TS100: Tactical Shotgun 100
2026-09-26 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Great Guns Sporting, 16126 County Road 96, Nunn, CO, 80648, United States
In the Tactical Shotgun Course, you will develop the marksmanship and manipulations skills that will make you the master of this potent arm. Your ability to make ammunition selection, continuity of fire, and malfunction clearances will keep you alive and in the fight long after others have faltered. Using the “crawl, walk, run” philosophy, students will learn and practice basic and intermediate tactical shotgun skills and shooting fundamentals both in the classroom and on the live-fire range.
This class is taught by NRA certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience. By registering for this course, you agree to our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.
Topics Covered

Firearms safety
Fundamentals of shooting the tactical shotgun
Ammunition ballistics
Mechanical operation
Care and cleaning
Shotgun sights
Tactical carry and employment
Methodology of shooting the tactical shotgun
Use of cover
Tactical reloading
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Tactical gun-handling
Simulated stress fire

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable shotgun (single barrel – pump or semi) with adjustable tactical sling. Tactical shotguns are preferred but not mandatory. Shotgun must be capable of shooting standard slugs. If barrel has a removable choke, the choke must be IC (Improved Cylinder) or larger.
150 rounds of ammunition (A variety of ammunition is used in this course. Minimum of 100 rounds of birdshot (7 1/2 to 9), 25 rounds of 00 Buck, and 25 rounds of slug ammunition. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Method of carrying ammunition (i.e. pouch, bandoleer, etc.).
Eye protection
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions. We will train rain or shine.
Sturdy footwear.
Baseball style hat or appropriate headgear (to keep brass from getting behind eye pro).
Personal food (optional). Beverages will be provided and while we will not take a formal break, you may eat during the classroom portion if you choose.

Defensive Pistol 290: Concealed & Close Range Tactics
2026-10-07 09:00 - 13:00
This course is designed to develop real-world defensive shooting skills with a focus on concealed carry. Students will train to draw and engage targets from concealment, shoot effectively from various positions, and respond to threats at close or intimate distances. Emphasis is placed on rapid decision-making, movement, and maintaining control under pressure. Ideal for concealed carriers seeking to enhance their preparedness for dynamic, real-life encounters.
Prerequisite
Completion of Defensive Pistol 200. A pre-approved course/recommendation from a reputable instructor may also be considered. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering. Current military, government contractors and LEO please contact us to see if you qualify for this course.
Required Equipment:

Pistol: A quality, working, and serviceable handgun. Please bring your pistol to the course unloaded and in a secure case. Firearm rentals are not available for this outdoor course.

Ammunition: 100 rounds of factory-produced ammunition (no reloads permitted due to insurance restrictions). Please note: the number of rounds fired may vary based on student safety and accuracy due to the high-risk nature of this course.

Magazines: Minimum of 3 magazines.

Holster and Belt: A sturdy belt and a Level One retention holster that is specifically designed for your firearm model and your method of concealed carry. Only appendix, shoulder, and ankle carry methods are allowed. Holsters positioned in the small of the back, sticky holsters, and “flash bang” holsters are not permitted.

Eye and Ear Protection: Bring your own if possible.

Hat: A baseball-style hat is strongly recommended to help prevent spent brass from getting behind your eye protection.

Clothing: Dress appropriately for outdoor training and weather conditions.

Topics covered:

Draw and engage from concealment under stress
Shoot from compromised or non-traditional positions
React effectively at close and intimate distances
Move, assess, and stay in control under pressure

Important Safety & Equipment Notice

Failure to bring the required equipment will result in disqualification from the live-fire portion of the course.
If you’re unsure about any gear, please contact us in advance for clarification.

Safety Policy

Unsafe shooters will be limited to dry-fire drills only and will not be permitted to participate in live-fire exercises.

This determination is made at the sole discretion of the instructor and is final.

TS200: Tactical Shotgun 200
2026-10-10 09:30 - 13:30
This course breaks the mold and will give you the knowledge and skills to employ a shotgun in a tactical environment. Both pump and semi-auto shotguns are allowed in this course. Using the “crawl, walk, run” philosophy, students will learn and practice basic and intermediate tactical shotgun skills and shooting fundamentals both in the classroom and on the live-fire range. You will learn how to use the shotgun both as a self-defense weapon and also as a ballistic tool.
This class is taught by NRA certified instructors with military, special operations or high-level law enforcement experience. By registering for this course, you agree to our Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.
Prerequisite
Completion of Tactical Shotgun 100. A pre-approved course/recommendation from a reputable instructor may also be considered. Students failing to meet and maintain our safety requirements and/or who cannot meet and immediately demonstrate the minimum skills required for the specific class may be removed from training. Please ensure you have read through the class description and fully understand our prerequisites before registering.
Topics Covered

Tactical safety
Fundamentals of shooting the tactical shotgun
Shotgun ammunition ballistics
Mechanical operation
Care and cleaning
Tactical carry and employment
Methodology of shooting the tactical shotgun
Simulated stress fire
Use of cover
Shooting on the move
Engaging multiple targets
Shooting from unorthodox positions
Tactical reloading
Marksmanship and accuracy improvement
Malfunction clearance (Stoppage drills)
Tactical gun-handling
Employing a shotgun from a vehicle
Intro to breaching (Using the shotgun as a tool)

Required Equipment

Good working, serviceable shotgun (single barrel – pump or semi) with adjustable tactical sling. Tactical shotguns are preferred but not mandatory. Shotgun must be capable of shooting standard slugs. If barrel has a removable choke, the choke must be IC (Improved Cylinder) or larger.
200 rounds of ammunition (A variety of ammunition is used in this course. Minimum of 125 rounds of birdshot (7 1/2 to 9), 50 rounds of 00 Buck, and 25 rounds of slug ammunition. No home reloads allowed due to insurance.)
Tactical method of carrying each type of ammunition**
Ear protection (electronic preferred)
Eye protection
Baseball style hat (or similar type brimmed hat)
Knee pads (optional but recommended)
Elbow pads (optional)
Gloves (optional, must be able to manipulate weapon)
