TS200: Tactical Shotgun 200

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.

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.

• 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)

• 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)