Tactical Shotgun 1
Course Description:
At close range the shotgun is a very effective weapon, but operating it properly is a skill you have to learn on its own. At Tactical Shotgun 1 you will cover everything in two days, from stance and mounting the gun to reloading, malfunction clearance and shooting on the move.
Tactical Shotgun 1 is a two-day course on operating a tactical shotgun, both pump-action and semi-automatic. After the theory comes thorough dry practice of all techniques, and only then live fire. You will work on stance, grip, aiming and trigger control, ready positions, mounting the shotgun and follow-up shots. Then come reloading, malfunction clearance, multiple target transitions, shooting with position changes and on the move, and one-handed shooting and manipulation. The course ends with a competition.
You don't need a firearms license or your own shotgun. Just add a complete package to your booking and the shotgun, ammo belt, sling, eye and ear protection and ammunition will be ready for you on site.
We never have more than 8 students per instructor, so everyone gets real attention and we correct your habits right from the dry practice stage. Over 400 students have completed this course.
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Who Is This Course For:
For shooters who have already mastered the basics of safe weapon handling and want to get the most out of a pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun, whether for sport, defense or duty use. We do not recommend this course for complete beginners. If you are just starting out with shooting, take
Dynamic Pistol 1 or other quality basic training first.
What You Will Learn:
After two days you can take a proper stance with a shotgun, hold it correctly, aim and press the trigger smoothly. You can use the ready positions, mount the shotgun quickly and fire follow-up shots. You can reload and clear a malfunction. You can transition between multiple targets, shoot with position changes and on the move, and shoot and manipulate the shotgun with one hand.
Contents:
Introduction of instructors, safety instructions, introduction to tactical and defensive shooting, theory, thorough dry practice of all techniques, stance, grip, aiming, trigger control, ready positions, mounting the shotgun, follow-up shots, reloading, malfunctions, multiple target transitions, shooting with position changes, shooting on the move, one-handed shooting and manipulation, competition.
Required Equipment:
Comfortable civilian or tactical clothing or a duty combat uniform and solid outdoor or sports shoes (both suited to the current weather and outdoor temperatures), a belt and an ammo belt or shell carrier, or a plate carrier or tactical vest with pouches that let you carry shotgun shells and draw them quickly, shooting glasses, hearing protection (earmuffs, earplugs, etc.) and knee pads. If you intend to shoot ammunition other than the common standard 12 gauge on this course, please also bring 5 dummy rounds for dry practice and weapon handling.
Weapon:
Pump-action or semi-automatic shotgun and at least 260 rounds in total: 150 rounds of birdshot (2–3.5 mm), 10 slugs, 50 rounds of medium buckshot (4–6.5 mm) and 50 rounds of heavy buckshot (8–9.1 mm, such as 00 or 000 Buck).
If you do not own a gun or would like to try a different one, we can provide a shotgun, ammunition and other accessories for your chosen course date. Just click on the course date and you will see a full list of weapons available for that date. In the first section you will find complete packages, which always include a pump-action shotgun, an ammo belt, a sling, eye and ear protection and the number of rounds needed for the course. If you bring your own factory ammunition, you can choose to rent the gun only. The full list of rental guns, along with the option to order ammunition, pouches or protective equipment separately, can be found in the sections below.
Firearms and the Law:
You do not need a firearms license, background check or criminal record extract to attend this course. Our instructor will hand you the weapon and you will train with it under his constant supervision. Czech law sets no fixed minimum age, but a minor participant must be reasonably mature, both mentally and physically. We do not recommend registering children under 15 for a course this intensive.
There is no restriction on the barrel length of semi-automatic rifles, and high-capacity magazines are allowed. Suppressors and weapon-mounted lasers and lights are legal in the Czech Republic.
If you hold a European Firearms Pass (EFP) with your firearm listed in it, you may temporarily bring it to the Czech Republic and use it for training. Under Czech law it is enough to prove the purpose of your visit, for example with your course booking or another document confirming the reason for your trip. An official invitation is not required by law. The EFP also covers carrying an amount of ammunition that matches the purpose of the trip, for example for a competition or training. Please note that transit countries or your airline may apply their own limits or requirements. If you plan to travel through several countries or by air, contact us and we will help you prepare any documents you may need, such as an invitation.
Timing:
Class starts at 9:00 am. Please arrive at the range no later than 8:30–8:45 am. The course usually ends around 6:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break during the day.
Venue:
We run our courses at various locations across the Czech Republic. You will find the exact venue for each date in the calendar, just click on the date. For multi-day courses that use more than one location, all venues are listed there.
Please check the venue carefully before booking. The same course often runs at different locations on different dates. Every now and then a student books a date expecting it to be at our home base, the Oleško shooting range, only to find out on the day that the course is taking place in Moravia, some 300 km away. To avoid this, always click on the date before booking and check where that particular date takes place.
Language:
Czech with English translation available.
Accommodation and Food:
Accommodation is not included in the course fee, each participant arranges and pays for it themselves. There is a 30-minute lunch break, so bring food that doesn't need cooking or ordering, such as an Adventure Menu type ration, an MRE or food from home, and enough to drink for the whole day.
Where to Go Next:
The direct follow-up is
Tactical Shotgun 2, which adds shoulder transitions, shooting from behind cover, transition to a secondary weapon, shooting after a long movement with reloading on the move, and shooting at moving targets. Many graduates also move on to the pistol at
Dynamic Pistol 1, where they learn to draw from the holster with a round in the chamber, clear malfunctions and perform a tactical reload.
Have a Question?
You will find answers to the most common questions in our
Questions and Answers section. Didn't find what you were looking for? Write or call us using any of our
contacts, we will be happy to help.
Online Video Course:
On our YouTube channel you can watch the free
Tactical Shotgun video course. You will see our instructors at work and the techniques you will practice at the course, and after the course the video will serve as a handy refresher. Please note that the video is in Czech.
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