Learn to Defend & Protect with Shotgun Classes

Home Defense Specialty Class

The shotgun is the most commonly used home defense implement. In a home invasion, the shotgun makes it possible for you to dominate the area. When properly loaded, the 12-gauge shotgun provides the quickest way for a civilian to shoot an attacker 8 times. The shotgun is cheaper than most defensive firearms, and plenty effective. Come learn how to master this tool of self defense. 

NO PREREQUISITES!

Dates:

May 31, 2025

TOPICS COVERED

• All Patriot Training live fire classes have a thorough safety briefing and medical plan. 
• Proper sight picture
• Sight alignment
• Proper grip on the gun
• Good fighting stance
• Recoil control
• Legalities of defensive force 
• Marksmanship
• Safety
• Ammo management
• Loading the shotgun
• Keeping the shotgun loaded
• Staging and deploying the shotgun
• Shooting positions and variations
• Moving exercises 

FAQ

• All Registrants will receive a FREE Patriot Training t-shirt with their order of a 2025 class. Sizes in adult men's: Small - Medium - Large - XL - 2XL - 3XL 
• All PATRIOT TRAINING Class pricing includes any applicable range access charges - no surprise "gotcha" fees! 

GUNS & GEAR

• Safe, functional shotgun... 12-Ga PREFERRED - 20-Ga OK, other Gauges welcome, but not suggested only because of ammo scarcity. 
  • Bolt action, lever action, pump action, single shot, double barrel, semi automatic, etc. All safe functional shotguns are welcome.
  • Tube fed - make sure to take the plug out of the tube! 
  • Chambered in any common shotgun gauge. (See the buckshot requirement)
• Some means to carry extra ammo on the shotgun. (Shell Sleeve / holder)
  • Side saddle or buttstock cuff attachment. 
  • Break action (single shot and double barrel) - you MUST bring a pouch for extra ammo. 
• 150 rounds birdshot ammunition - same brand, same type.  
• 15 rounds buckshot.  Suggested loads:
  • Federal Flite Control 8-pellet
  • Federal Flite Control 9-pellet
  • Hornady TAP Low recoil
  • Winchester Ranger
  • Speer Lawman
• If you wear prescription lenses / glasses - BRING THEM!  
• Notepad & pen 
• Eye protection & ear protection. 
• WATER! 
• Food - there is no place nearby from which to buy lunch / snacks.
• Shotgun ammo belt or ammo pouch optional - highly recommended! 
• A shotgun sling is strictly optional - we will NOT be using it. 
• Sunscreen, bug spray, etc.
• Lawn chair
• Medical Kit / IFAK optional. 

DO NOT BRING

• DO NOT bring a shotgun with a pistol grip and no stock.  
• DO NOT bring steel shot. It presents risk of bounce-back. 
• DO NOT bring hand-loaded ammunition. Bring quality factory brass cased ammo. 

LOCATION

This class will be held at Mountain Top Gun & Archery.

11564 Harrison Ferry Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110