Self-Defense Shotgun Course

Learn to Run the Most Effective Close-Range Defensive Firearm

The shotgun has earned its reputation as one of the most effective tools available for home defense and personal protection. Yet many shotgun owners have never received formal training beyond basic operation. Under stress, loading procedures, recoil management, ammunition selection, and malfunction clearing can quickly become performance-limiting factors.

The Self-Defense Shotgun Course from Trace Armory Group is designed to help responsible armed citizens develop practical defensive shotgun skills through structured live-fire training. This course focuses on safe weapon handling, efficient operation, accountability, and real-world application rather than recreational shooting or hunting techniques.

Whether you keep a shotgun for home defense, rural property protection, or emergency preparedness, this course provides the skills needed to operate the platform safely and effectively.

Training Location

• Woody's Rifle Club in New Hill, NC -> $35 CASH Range Fee Day of course

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Homeowners seeking practical home defense skills
• New shotgun owners looking for professional instruction
• Concealed carry permit holders expanding their defensive capabilities
• Rural property owners
• Security professionals
• Armed citizens interested in defensive preparedness

No prior shotgun training is required, although students should be familiar with basic firearm safety rules.

What You Will Learn

Students will receive instruction and coaching in:

Defensive Shotgun Fundamentals

• Firearm safety and range procedures
• Defensive shotgun setup and configuration
• Ammunition selection and performance considerations
• Patterning and understanding shotgun spread

Operating the Defensive Shotgun

• Loading and unloading procedures
• Administrative and emergency reloads
• Ready positions
• Recoil management techniques
• Target transitions

Defensive Shooting Skills

• Accurate engagement of threats
• Multiple-shot accountability
• Close-range and intermediate-distance engagements
• Movement principles
• Use of cover concepts
• Defensive decision-making considerations

Problem Solving

• Common shotgun malfunctions
• Immediate action procedures
• Maintaining the firearm under training conditions
• Managing reduced ammunition capacity

Equipment Requirements

Students should bring:

• Defensive shotgun (pump or semi-automatic)
• Sling (recommended)
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Ammunition carrier or side saddle
• Appropriate range attire
• Water and weather-appropriate clothing

Ammunition

Recommended ammunition requirements:

• Birdshot: 125 rounds
• Buckshot: 25 rounds
• Slugs: 10 rounds

Why Choose Trace Armory Group?

Trace Armory Group is a veteran-owned firearms training company committed to developing safe, capable, and responsible armed citizens.

Our instruction emphasizes:

• Safety first
• Practical application
• Individual coaching
• Accountability under pressure
• Real-world defensive skills
• Professional training standards

We do not focus on entertainment, gimmicks, or unrealistic demonstrations. Every drill and exercise is designed to improve student performance and preparedness.

Register Today

Owning a shotgun does not automatically prepare you to use one effectively for self-defense. Training develops the confidence, judgment, and capability needed to perform when it matters most.

Join Trace Armory Group's Self-Defense Shotgun Course and learn the skills necessary to safely and effectively employ one of the most capable defensive firearms available.

Train with purpose. Train with accountability. Train for the responsibility that comes with protecting what matters most.