Shotgun 104: Advanced Defensive Shotgun (16 Hours)

Overview

The types of firearms that can be used in a defensive situation are numerous, and all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Modern defensive shotguns are unparalleled in terms of effectiveness and versatility. However, there must be a clear understanding of their capabilities, handling characteristics, and limitations. In this fast-paced, intensive two-day course, students will further develop defensive skills, improve proficiency, and build confidence to successfully operate a shotgun in a high-stress defensive situation. Advanced Defensive Shotgun will reinforce and build upon the skills learned in Defensive Shotgun. This course will then introduce new skills such as positional shooting, support side shooting, wounded manipulations, and tactical decision making.

Experience Requirements

This is an advanced course; we strongly recommend that you have attended SIG SAUER Academy’s Shotgun 103: Defensive Shotgun course and Handgun 103 or equivalent before you attend Advanced Defensive Shotgun. The student MUST be able to demonstrate a high level of proficient shotgun manipulations, as well as demonstrate competence in working from a holster with their handgun. 

Open to all. Background checks are required, unless the student has a permit to carry from his/her state of residency or is a sworn law enforcement officer, corrections officer, private licensed security, or US Military personnel. Documented completion of a basic handgun safety course is required.
 

Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Recall how to properly load and unload a shotgun.
• Demonstrate various ready positions and articulate their purpose.
• Recall movement, communication, and scanning fundamentals.
• Safely perform a shotgun to pistol transition.
• Apply ballistic knowledge to select appropriate shotgun ammunition for various scenarios.
• Apply efficiencies of motion while shooting on the move.
• Compare various shooting positions to real life scenarios. 
• Practice performing wounded manipulations.
• Apply newly learned skills to complete complex drills that require movement, communication, and decision making.

Equipment List

• Reliable, mechanically sound shotgun equipped with a sling and ammunition side saddle (pump or semi-auto)
• Semi-auto pistol in one of the following calibers: .380, 9mm NATO, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP
• Suitable footwear
• 3 magazines, minimum
• Dominant side, hip-mounted holster or dominant side, belt-mounted holster
  • Holster Requirements:
    • Must completely support the pistol.
    • Must not collapse once drawn.
    • Must fit properly to the belt. 
    • When holstered, the trigger guard must be completely covered. 
    • Must be oriented in a safe direction for drawing. 
    • “Trigger Finger” style retention devices are not permitted.
    • Must be able to draw and holster one-handed; Support hand cannot be utilized.
    • Holster compliance is at the discretion of the Instructor. If a holster is deemed to not comply with safety requirements, a loaner SIG SAUER pistol and/or appropriate holster will be provided. Exceptions can be made for Agency or Department issued equipment. Questions? Please call us at 603.610.3400. 
• Magazine pouches
• Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
• Clothing suitable for training in any weather
• Hydration system
• Wraparound eyewear, polycarbonate lenses or non-shattering prescription glasses
• Recommend electronic hearing protection or earmuffs and earplugs

Tuition includes free loan of firearms, holsters, safety glasses and hearing protection at the Epping, NH location.

Ammo

• Estimated round count:
  • 150 rounds buckshot
  • 75 rounds rifled slugs
  • 375 rounds birdshot
  • 100 rounds handgun
• Lead core ammunition to be used on steel only
• No green/brown tip, armor piercing, or surrogate rounds to be used on steel at any time
• Pre purchase ammunition is available for purchase from the Epping facility only

Notes

2-Day Course