Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun

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.

Tom Givens

Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun 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 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
Historical context and development of the defensive shotgun
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
 Students will need 150 rounds of birdshot, and 50 rounds of buckshot. We will have some properly set up loaner shotguns available.
 For questions, contact Tom Givens, <A HREF="mailto:rangemaster.tom@gmail.com" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rangemaster.tom@gmail.com</A>

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