Defensive Shotgun Class (8 HRS)

Note: To attend this class, students must, at a minimum, understand and consistently follow the 4 Cardinal Rules of Firearms Safety. Students must also demonstrate safe weapons handling and arrive with appropriate, functional equipment.

Description

Our Defensive Shotgun course is an introduction to using pump or semi auto shotguns for self defense/home defense, a highly effective defensive tool. Learn how to run your shotgun as if your life depends on it. Discussion and lessons on pros and cons of the platform, setting up the gun, sights, ammo selection, patterning for your needs, controlling recoil and loading the gun under pressure.

Location

Stone Quarry Range
Culpeper, VA

Link-up Point

E.V. Baker's Store
4066 Zachary Taylor Highway
Culpeper, VA 22701

Link-up occurs and convoy departs 20 minutes prior to class start.

Date & Time:

Sunday May 17, 2026
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Saturday October 10, 2026
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Sunday December 06, 2026
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Cost:

$295 (Plus an additional Range fee of $20/student per day, payable cash on the day of the course to the instructor)

Topics Covered

• Firearms Safety

• Fundamentals (Hold Control, Sight Picture & Trigger Control)

• Recoil Management

• Loading & Unloading

• Zero and Patterning

• Live Fire Drills

• Malfunction Clearance

• Ammunition Selection

• Use of Cover or Concealment

Equipment Needed: [PLEASE READ]

• A reliable shotgun (12-gauge recommended; 20-gauge acceptable)

  This course focuses on rapid, sighted fire on multiple targets. A traditional full buttstock is strongly recommended for this role. Rifle-style stocks with pistol grips are acceptable; however, pistol-grip-only shotguns are designed primarily as breaching tools and are not suitable for this course. For safety reasons, pistol-grip-only shotguns are not permitted.

• Side saddle (not required but highly recommended)
  We recommend a VangComp Velcro-attached side saddle.

• Ammunition:

  • 350 birdshot shells (light target loads recommended)

  • 50 rounds of buckshot (multiple types recommended)

  • 5 slugs (for the qualification)

  Note: Low recoil ammunition is not recommended, especially for semi-automatic shotguns. While it may function in pump-action guns, it often does not reliably cycle semi-autos. Students are strongly encouraged to test their ammunition in advance to ensure proper function.

• Ammo carriage:
  Ability to carry at least one box (25 shells) on your person. This can be a pouch, dump pouch, fanny pack, or similar solution.

• Sling (highly recommended):
  A quality tactical sling is strongly encouraged. Without a sling, you will be required to ground your shotgun during certain portions of the course.

• Eye and ear protection:
  Electronic hearing protection is recommended, along with a baseball cap.

• Knee pads (optional)

• Water for hydration

If you have any questions or concerns about your equipment, please email us as soon as possible.

Services

• Lunch is NOT included, please bring your own.

• It's highly recommended to bring a chair.

• This is an outdoor range, so the only restrooms are Port-A-Johns

*PLEASE SIGN OUR WAIVERS HERE

*PLEASE CHECK OUR CANCELATION & REFUND POLICY HERE BEFORE SIGING UP

The instructors reserve the right to remove students from the class who are unsafe or do NOT meet the requirements

Class is FULL? Email us at info@green-ops.com to get on the Waiting List.