The MDTS Combative Shotgun Skills class is designed to start you off on the proper path toward personal protection with a shotgun. An effective and efficient platform with which to protect yourself or family is introduced & utilized. This class is ideal for home defense with your smoothbore. It is set up for the Remington 870, 1100, 1187 and Mossberg 500 and 590 platforms but other platforms can be used in the class. Course content will include but is not limited to:

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Firearm Safety/Range Safety
Patterning
Ammunition & Selection
Modifications & Options
Four Points of Contact & Mounting
Vehicle/Home Ready/Tactical Ready
Shotgun Ready Positions
Shooting Response Theory

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Combat/Emergency Loading
Transition to Handgun
Tactical Loading
Slug Select Drill
Reactive Movement
Fundamental Use of Cover & Concealment

Equipment List:
A serviceable shotgun, 250 Bird shot, 25 00Buck Shot, 25 Slug, and 50 Pistol. Eye and Ear protection, pistol and minimum of 2 magazines (if you own a pistol), appropriate clothing for weather, H2O, Optional equipment- sling, gloves & knee pads.

*A pistol is not required to attend this course.

Additional Equipment Considerations:
Weapon mounted illumination tool, knee & elbow protection, note taking materials, lunch for a full day class

*If a shotgun is not available one may be rented for $35/course.

**Contact us today if you would like to host MDTS at your range or come to us here in the Mohawk Valley region for one of our Combative Shotgun Skills Courses. We have range and classroom facilities available that can accommodate large groups (12+), semi-private (2-4) or private training (1 on 1).