Click Here Get Notes by Email Today:  I took Firearms Training Associates General Shotgun class last month while I was on vacation.  I learned and re-learned a bunch of things.  This podcast is a review and lessons learned from the class. Announcements Upcoming Courses Click here for current course list. Got Ammo? Need it? Go to Lucky Gunner.  When I need ammo, it’s where I go.  Check it out.  Great prices and a really easy site to use. ShootersClubMembers.com Get Better for only a couple bucks a month Over 60 pieces of content to train you to be better. Free Video on the front page Discounts to courses and holsters Newest Interview gives you all the information you need to know about Pelvic Shots: Do they work? Should you use them? Sign Up Here! $75 Annual Membership $8 Monthly Membership   Outline: Ammo Count: 150 Round – 100 bird, 25 slugs, 25 buck Started in the Classroom Bill Murphy Shines here Buck Shot and Sizes Pattern Sizes Magnum Buck Magnum Slugs Reduced Recoil Loads Weir Loads Blammo Ammo Less Lethal Shotgun is a thing man’s gun Penetration Pattern Size Ranges of lethality Slugs penetration and over penetration Bird shot Loading for Defense Closest threat first Then next one next Most shotgun fights only go 1 hit Down Sides Limited capacity Distance Penetration Pump vs Auto Mag Fed Shotguns Safety Rules Handgun has a 20% mortality rate Shotgun has a 20% survival rate Sling Safety Muzzle up vs muzzle down Safety rules are always there… always Get strong and good enough to hold your gun safely or get rid of the crap off of it Patter Talk 1yd = 1 inch 0-7 A Zone – Little to no patterning regardless of load, like shooting a single projectile 7-25 B Zone – Most effective for a shotgun. Nice pattern.  All shot on target 25+ C Zone – Slugs – Multiple projectiles start to become a liability at this distance. Pattern maybe too big for acceptable stopping power Short Stroking the gun Shotgun Tactical Guidelines Know your gun and ammo (Federal Flight Control is tightest pattern, Remington Ammo opens most) Check Condition of Gun Readiness Have extra ammo on the gun Have a plan, don’t rush in Use appropriate ready postions Indoor Ready Outdoor Ready Depressed Ready w/ Level gun Don’t lead with the muzzle Shoot 1 – Load 1 Golden BB Theory Get enough out there and one will do the trick sooner or later Cylinder Choke is generally best with buck shot Range Time Patterning at 3, 7, `15, and 25 Yards Fire and load drills Unloading the gun Position shooting with Slugs Feet flat on the ground No prone because of recoil Forward and Rear Movement Shoot off to see who cleans the range   Thanks for listening, don’t forget to check out the Shooter’s Club, and if you need ammo check out Lucky Gunner. Stay Safe, Ben