Beyond the Basics Series

Shotgun Level II

The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course. This course ratchets up shotgun training intensity and allows for shooters to continue refining their skills while building new ones through intense drills and a high round count.

Prerequisite: You must have completed the BtB Shotgun Level l course before enrolling.

Cost:                                                      $185.00

Duration: 6 Hours

Description:     The Beyond the Basics (BtB) series is the natural progression for shooters once you have completed the NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course. In the BtB - Shotgun Level II course, we take your skills to the next level. This is an advanced class that builds upon the foundational skills learned in Basic Shotgun and BtB Shotgun Level I. This course focuses on movement, cover, concealment, awkward shooting positions, balancing accuracy with speed, engaging multiple targets through challenging rifle shooting drills, tactical shotgun manipulation techniques and more.

This course is 100% range time with copious amounts of hands-on instruction.

In this course we will focus on:

  • Continued refinement of Sling Use Techniques (all day long)

  • Tactical reload drills including one handed reloading and support hand reloading

  • Real scenario malfunction clearing including simulating wounded shotgun manipulation

  • Trigger discipline (all day long)

  • Engaging multiple targets w/ added pressures of bystanders & noise

  • Point shooting and retention drills

  • Self defense principles

  • Refining the concepts of moving and different shooting positions

  • Balancing speed with accuracy

Course Includes:                             

  • Hands-On Instruction (and a lot of it!)

  • Range Time & Targets

  • Certificate of Completion

   

Registration must be completed and payment made in full for all courses.  Course fees are non-refundable*. 

*Courses are subject to cancellation based on enrollment/range issues.  In the event of cancellation, refunds will be issued.

Required Equipment:                   

  • Ear protection (electronic recommended)

  • Eye protection

  • Shotgun (semiautomatic)

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey

  • At least three magazines (IF using a box magazine shotgun)

    • MUST be legal in New Jersey – 6 round capacity.

  • Sling & Mag/Ammo carrier (chest rigs, belts, etc.)

  • Ammunition

    • 300 rounds of quality ammunition. This is a high round count course.

    • Buckshot or Slugs ONLY

    • No reloads or handloads allowed

  • Other:

    • Food/Water

    • Knee Pads (optional)

    • Sunblock/Hat/Proper Clothing - This class is all outdoor range time.

      Most Importantly…a willingness to participate and learn!