Course Information
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms. One-day course. Classroom instruction and then range training in Tucson, AZ. Introduces the power and versatility of the contemporary shotgun in practical, safe and fun course.
Prerequisites: None
COST:
$85.00
PREREQUISITES:
None
NOTES:
Must be lawfully allowed to train with firearms.
What this course covers
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- Firearms Safety and Safe Gun Handling
- Intro to Pump Action and Semi-automatic Shotgun
- Features, Functions and Components
- Various Loading Techniques
- Marksmanship Fundamentals / from the ground up
- Employing the Shotgun / various distances
- Employing the Shotgun / various loads
Required Gear:
Appropriate 12 Gauge or 20 Gauge Pump or Semi-automatic Shotgun
Eye and Ear Protection (“Double-Plug” ear protection recommended)
Sturdy footwear (NO open-toed shoes or sandals)
Minimum of 75 rounds 00 Buck, 25 rounds Birdshot, 10 rounds SlugRecommended Gear:
Sling
Cap with brim
Sunscreen
Appropriate attire for Arizona weather on private outdoor range
Water and snacks/bag lunch for full training day
Rental Guns and Gear available upon coordinated request.
Our Instructors
Director of Training – Michael Maurer has been a member of the Tucson shooting community since 2015, starting as a student at Diamondback Training Center. His passion for firearms drew him to the practical shooting sports where he found his love for competitive pistol shooting. Mike is a Master class Carry Optics shooter in the International Defensive Pistol Association and regularly travels for competition and training events. He has studied under national trainers to include Drew Estell, JJ Racaza, Scott Jedlinski, Fabio Spinella, Gabe White, Nick Young, Tim Herron, AJ Zito, Ernest Langdon, and Rick Crawley. Mike’s passion for sport shooting drives him to constantly train and seek new ways to improve his skills. He brings that passion to his instruction as well, blending his patient, calm demeanor to help students bridge the gap between their current skills and their goals as shooters.
E-mail: training@dbackshootingsports.com
-TCCC certified
-NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun instructor and RSO
-Awards: GWT Turbo Pin #43, AHT Man Card #141
A US Army 82nd Airborne Reconnaissance Infantryman, and Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran (2008-2009), I also spend as much time as possible outside hunting and fishing. Having countless hours training with multiple weapon platforms from crew served weapons to pistols, and having trained military, law enforcement, and civilians. We are constantly updating our training curriculum, making Diamondback an ideal training environment for individuals from every walk of life.
-NRA Certifications: Refuse to be A Victim Instructor, Range Safety Officer, Pistol Instructor, Rifle Instructor, Shotgun Instructor, Inside and Outside the Home Personal Protection Instructor
-Arizona Department of Public Safety, Unarmed and Armed Security Guard Instructor
-California POST Instructor
-Sabre Red OC Spray Instructor
-ASP Baton, Handcuffing, and Flashlight Tactics Instructor
-CPR Certified