After reviewing nomenclature and relevant modifications, this problem-solving-centric class focuses on using the shotgun within practical and Constitutional confines. The curriculum covers manipulating the weapon, loading & unloading, single and multiple threat engagements, use of cover, close-range engagements, single projectile considerations, and working around vehicles while understanding and accepting the platform's limitations when dealing with the armed and violent.
This session will include a Low-Light / White Light segment.
EXPECTATIONS AND OUTCOMES
Upon completing this course, the student will have the mechanical skills to employ the shotgun during encounters with armed and violent subjects on foot, in a structure, or around a vehicle.
SUBJECTS:
Practical Safety & Human Factors;
Manipulations and Continuity of fire;
Patterning, Zeroing;
Exploiting the platform's capabilities;
Appropriate accessories;
Movement & Positions;
Practical Application;
Judgment and decision-making;
REQUIREMENTS
14" to 21" shotgun w/sling, viable sights, weapon-mounted light;
Support equipment, including extra ammunition carriers;
Handgun & magazines;
Eye & ear protection;
Weather-appropriate clothing;
Note taking material;
Optional - elbow & knee pads, soft armor;
Ammunition
150 rounds of training birdshot or buckshot;
25 rounds of quality defensive buckshot (#1B or 00B);
15 slugs;
NO Steel Shot!
SCHEDULE
11 AM to 8:30 PM, with dinner on-site (Cost TBD)
Course cost is $250 plus a $30 facility fee due at signin.
About Erick Gelhaus:
What differentiates CMS and Erick Gelhaus from the other competent, talented instructors out there? Why take a class from CMS? Good questions. Quite simply, Gelhaus brings real experience from both the academic and practical application worlds to the classroom.
After lengthy careers in the military and law enforcement, Erick's grad school coursework focused on communicating about use-of-force issues. He is a well-published author, with articles appearing in numerous print magazines and several online publications.
Gelhaus has taught the defensive use of firearms and tactics in the private sector – for Gunsite, Aimpoint, and others – to vetted citizens, peace officers, and service members since for more than 20 years.
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