Teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.

This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets.

Students learn

• NRA’s rules for safe gun handling;
• shotgun parts and operation;
• shotgun shell components;
• shotgun shell malfunctions;
• shooting fundamentals;
• range rules;
• shooting at straight away and angled targets;
• cleaning;
• and continued opportunities for skill development.

Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.