Basic Shotgun Performance Course

Description

Course Description

The Team Anvil Basic Shotgun Performance Course is an 8-hour performance-driven training program built to develop safe, capable, and confident shotgun operators from the ground up.

This course is designed for new and developing shooters who want more than static lane shooting. Students will learn how to efficiently run a defensive shotgun through structured repetitions, performance-based drills, and practical real-world application.

Throughout the day, students will build a solid foundation in shotgun setup, safety, recoil management, loading procedures, target transitions, pattern accountability, malfunction handling, movement principles, and defensive application. Instruction focuses on developing consistency, control, and confidence under realistic conditions while maintaining strict safety standards.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to properly employ a shotgun for lawful defensive use, home defense, and close-range problem solving while improving speed, accuracy, and overall weapon handling.

Training Blocks Include

• Shotgun setup & equipment considerations
• Safety & defensive mindset
• Patterning & accountability
• Recoil management techniques
• Ready positions & mounting the shotgun
• Emergency & tactical reloads
• Target transitions
• Malfunction clearing
• Positional shooting
• Movement principles
• Defensive application drills
• Performance-focused exercises & standards

Whether you are new to the shotgun platform or looking to reinforce and sharpen your foundational skills, this course is designed to push students beyond basic familiarity and into confident, capable performance.

Train with purpose. Perform under pressure. Raise the standard.

What’s Included

• 7 Hours of Instruction
• Student Handout
• Provided Lunch
• Sharpie Marker
• Patch

Student Range Packing List

Mandatory Minimum

• Reliable Pump/Semi Auto Shotgun
• Reliable Magazine Fed Pistol
• Optics (HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)
• Magazines MINIMUM OF 3 For Pistol
• Quality Sling
• Quality Holster
• Dump Pouch, Fanny Pack, ETC for holding Shotgun Shells
• Sturdy Belt (designed for carrying gear)
• Eye Protection
• Ear Protection (electronic preferred for instruction)
• Closed-toe shoes or boots (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Ammunition: 350 Shells total — Birdshot/Target/Field Load: 200 Shells; Buckshot: 75 Shells; Slugs: 75 Shells

Highly Recommended

• Magazine pouches (at least 1–2 on belt)
• Gloves (Mechanix or similar for extended shooting)
• Note-taking gear (small notebook or phone)
• Sun Screen
• Foldable Chair
• Extra Batteries
• Weapons Cleaning Kit

Clothing Considerations

• Dress like you’re going to move, kneel, sweat, and perform
• Pants/shorts or durable range pants
• Avoid low-cut shirts (brass burns are real)
• Bring a backup shirt
• We train rain or shine — conditions are part of the curriculum
• Waterproof or water-resistant outer layer
• Change of clothes (leave in vehicle)
• Extra socks (huge morale and performance boost)
• Towel (dry hands = better grip = safer gun handling)
• Waterproof bag or bin for gear
• Footwear with solid traction (mud happens)
• Dress for the weather