Course length: One day

Course Description: Not a traditional home defense course; the Sage Dynamics Defensive shotgun courses instruct in logical application of an increased standoff weapon under duress. The Defensive Shotgun I course teaches individuals to safety deploy a semi-automatic or pump action shotgun In Extremis. Students will learn basic tactics and be introduced to more advanced tactics for running their weapon in a harsh environment. Individuals can expect day one to extend into night hours. Instruction covered in this course includes:

Real world safetyEquipment selectionAmmunition selectionOptical/holographic sights for shotgunsOperation of the pump action and semi-auto shotgunThe OODA loop, Information Theory, Hicks Law and Occam’s RazorTarget anatomyShooting positionsMovementOn cover/off cover shootingReloads (emergency and tactical)Immediate and remedial action for malfunctionsEngagements in low light

Course Cost: $200.00 ($75.00 refresher for previous students space permitting)

Shotgun (if magazine fed, 3-5 magazines recommended)75 rounds slug300 rounds buck/birdWeapon mounted light (if carried)Handheld lightSpare batteries for all lightsEar and eye protectionHatLong sleeves recommended (pants mandatory)

Optional (recommended) gear:

GlovesSunblockHydrationField cleaning kitBasic maintenance toolsKnee and elbow padsAdditional magazines for all weaponsShotgun ammunition pouches

Class size: Minimum of 10, no more than 15

Prerequisites: None