Defensive Shotgun Instructor Development Course

For over four decades, Tom has provided firearms training to security staff, military personnel, law enforcement officers, and every day citizens with a focus on personal defense.After a 25-year career in law enforcement and specialized security work, Tom opened his own pistol range in Memphis, TN in 1996.  For 18 years, it was the primary source of handgun carry permit certification for the greater Memphis area.  Soon joined by his wife Lynn, the training duo formed Rangemaster Firearms Training Services to share their expertise with a much broader audience.  They now travel across the country and around the world to arm responsible citizens with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively protect themselves and their families.Tom is certified as a law enforcement firearms instructor by the NRA, the FBI, and the state of Tennessee, and he serves as an expert witness all over the US in cases involving firearms and firearms training. He holds a Master rating in three IDPA Divisions (CDP, ESP and SSP) and has won several state and regional championships. Tom has written well over 100 published magazine articles in SWAT Magazine, Combat Handguns, The American Handgunner and other publications.

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Three days of classroom and range instruction on how to train others to use the shotgun for home or business defense, effectively, lawfully.

Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club Dam

Defensive Shotgun Instructor Course

The shotgun is one of the most effective and versatile weapons available to the average private citizen or police officer. It is also the least understood and most under-utilized weapon system. Learn how to teach students to properly select, modify, feed and operate the defensive shotgun for optimum effectiveness. This intensive course will teach you efficient techniques for handling and shooting the shotgun under stressful conditions. Topics covered include:


Firearms safety, including considerations specific to shotguns
Selection of the fighting shotgun
Modifications and Accessories
Ammunition selection and capabilities
Patterning for optimum performance
Nomenclature and mechanical operation
Shooting technique
Loading/reloading techniques
Safe storage and ready conditions, including cruiser ready
Care and maintenance
Adult teaching methods
Effective coaching
Training aids

Instructor candidates will receive an extensive training manual.
Students will need 300 rounds of birdshot, 100 rounds of buckshot, and 40 slugs. We will have some properly set up loaner shotguns available.


To graduate from this course, student instructors will have to pass a shooting qualification and a written test on the material covered in class.
Refunds are available until 30 days prior to class date. No refunds less than 30 days before class.

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Defensive Shotgun Instructor Development Course

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