About this Event
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2025
DEFENSIVE SHOTGUN
Dutchess County Pistol Assoc.
47 St Nicholas Rd, Club House
Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590
$175.00
PLEASE NOTE There is a $75 DEPOSIT upon registration.
Balance of $100 due on the day of the class - CASH ONLY!
*CLASS STARTS AT 9:30AM - PLEASE BE THERE NO LATER THAN 9:00AM FOR SET UP AND SAFETY BRIEFING.
This course is designed to introduce the shotgun owner / shooter to the art of defensive and practical/tactical shotgun shooting.
PREREQUISITES:
Student should know and be able to perform all aspects of safe firearm handing. Students should be able to load/unload/clear malfunctions on their shotgun and familiar with all firing aspects.
COURSE BREAKDOWN:
-Shotgun and firearm safety fundamentals
-Range safety and protocol
-Accuracy and skill development
-Shooting and moving
-Various shooting positions
-Loading and unloading techniques
-Reloading drills
-Multiple targets
-Home defense
-Malfunction drills
-Cover and concealment
-Cleaning and maintenance
EQUIPMENT LIST:
-Quality, reliable “tactical style” pump action or semiauto shotgun, 12 or 20 gauge (Mossberg 500/590, Remington 870, Ithaca, etc.)
-Ammunition dump pouch (optional)
-Sturdy belt at least 1.5” wide
-Footwear suitable for rapid movement and turning with good ankle support.
-Clothing suitable for training in any weather/terrain. Layers suggested.
-Quality eye and ear protection
- knee pads (optional - but recommended)
-notepad and pen for taking notes.
- An open mind, humble, willing to learn attitude!
AMMO LIST** –
300 rounds of 2 ¾ bird shot/ game load #7, or #8 shot.***
25 rounds of 2 ¾ buck shot
25 rounds of slug
CLASS STARTS AT 9:30AM - PLEASE BE THERE NO LATER THAN 9:00AM FOR SET UP AND SAFETY BRIEFING.
For more information or questions please contact: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFO:
This course is limited to 14 students only. First 14 to buy tickets will attend.
Private and group shooting lessons available - Rifle - Pistol - Shotgun - Women's classes available.New York (resident) pistol permit classes, Utah, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, Massachusetts non-resident carry permit classes available.
For more info: www.oftllc.us
UPDATED CLASS LIST - https://www.oftllc.us
CUSTOMER REFUND REQUESTS OR CUSTOMER CANCELLATIONS
No Refunds unless we cancel the course. If you have to cancel attending a course you are registered for you may opt to transfer to another course that has openings within the calendar year provided you give 7 days notice of the cancellation.
No exceptions.
No-Call/No-Show: Participants who do not show to the event without prior 7 day notice forfeit their deposit.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dutchess County Pistol Assoc., 47 St Nicholas Rd, Wappingers Falls, United States
USD 75.00
