Green Academy of Personal Protection

NRA Basic Shotgun

This 9 hour course will teach the new shooter the knowledge, skills, and attitude for the safe and proper handling of a shotgun.  You will learn a wide range of topics including (but not limited to) the basic action types, ammunition, safe storarge, laws regarding firearm ownership, trap and skeet shooting opportunities, and shotgun cleaning.  When you take this class, you will get a chance to handle all modern manufactured firearms types (hinge, pump, and semi-automatic actions) so when you leave the course, you have a great education about what firearm you want to buy, how to shoot it safely, and how to store and maintain it. All the items necessary for a safe and fun experience are provided but feel free to bring your own firearm and ammunition that the training staff will evaluate for safety. 

Items provided for you:

Firearms

Ammunition

Books and other pertinent training materials

Lunch

Water

Eye and ear protection

Items you will need to bring with you:

Weather appropriate clothing

                The proper attitude