Home Defense Shotgun for September 10th...still have slots.

[Michael Grimler]

Hello, shooters...

Just a note to let you know that I still have 4 slots available for my September 10th Home Defense Shotgun Class.

Here is the class information one more time, in case you may be interested.

I know that this is a Friday...but, I am trying to keep weekends at LASC open for regular members who may wish to use the facilities. Those of you who are on a varied work schedule or may have Fridays available on a regular basis may be able to take advantage of the class. Or, you may decide to take a vacation day because this is so important!

This class is designed for those who wish to adopt and learn to use a shotgun for home defense and become more proficient in the use of and care for a home defense shotgun.

While most any shotgun can be used for home defense, I recommend using one specifically made for it. For example, you can bring your 28" barrel Wingmaster but you might not find it practical for tactical or home defense use. I don't recommend using a shotgun for home defense that has a barrel length of more than 18" t0 20."

As such, most hunting, trap, skeet, "double-barrelled" or sporting clay shotguns are NOT suitable for this class.

A good example of a home defense shotgun is the classic 12ga Remington 870 pump shotgun. Another example is the 12ga Mossberg 500 or tactical variant. They can be either pump or semi-automatic. 

If your shotgun has "red dot" or other types of tactical optics, lasers, or "white lights", those are fine too.

Shotguns with a combination of shoulder stock and pistol grip are fine...but, I DO NOT advocate shotguns with pistol grips only. We will be doing a LOT of shooting, and your hand will not last the day if you have just a pistol grip.

If you have something other than a Remington 870, bring your owner's manual to ensure we both can figure out how to disassemble/reassemble your shotgun.

Bring a shotgun cleaning kit.

Bringing a handgun is optional. If you bring one, also bring a strong-side belt holster and sturdy belt. For those who do bring handguns, we will also learn about failure drills.

Since this is a very intensive class, enrollment is limited to 8 students. This will be a combination of classroom (morning) and range time (afternoon).

AMMO: Regular 12ga loads, 50 rounds of #4 buck, and 50 rounds of #00 buck

PROTECTION: Eye and ear protection is mandatory

DO NOT BRING MAGNUM LOADS, EVEN IF YOUR SHOTGUN CAN HANDLE MAGNUMS!

Slings are NOT required, but highly suggested.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Purpose and use of shotguns

Nomenclature

Functioning

Loading, including combat loading

Safe unloading

Disassembly for cleaning (field stripping)

Reassembly

Function Testing

Fundamentals including stance and grip

Shooting on the move

Home defense tactics; how to search, clear, or engage as needed

Ready Positions such as Muzzle High, Low Ready, and Armpit

Combat reloading

Failure Drills (pistol with belt holster is required for failure drills)

Clearing Malfunctions

Disabling

Please contact me if you have any questions about this class. Be prepared to learn a lot, and it will be fun as well.

You can click here to begin the registration process for the class.

If you know someone who may be interested in taking this class, or one in the future, please feel free to pass on this message!

Thanks, and be safe!

Michael Grimler, Instructor

(505-886-1868)