The goal of the Second Amendment Foundation Training Division’s Defensive Shotgun 2 Course is to provide the student with an opportunity to build upon the foundational skill-set and knowledge base that was acquired in Defensive Shotgun 1. This will include a continued focus on the defensive mindset, discussion regarding avoidance/deescalation strategies, an understanding of the physiological changes that occur in the human body when under lethal force stress and what affect they have on our training, and a series of skill development exercises that will help the student learn to more efficiently and effectively use a shotgun for self defense in a lethal force encounter.

Defensive Shotgun 2 is not a “marksmanship” or “target shooting” course. Rather it is designed to help the student quickly develop essential skills that can help him/her prevail in a real lethal force encounter.

Defensive Shotgun 2 consists of a full day of intense range training and instruction covering a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• Avoidance and deescalation strategies
• The importance of the Defensive Mindset
• Physiological changes that occur when under severe stress
• Review of Defensive Shooting Fundamentals
• Defensive Accuracy Concept
• Volume of Fire
• Using lateral movement
• Presentation of the Shotgun
• Emergency and Tactical Reloads
• Proper Scan and Assess procedure
• Malfunction Clearing Remedies
• Engaging Multiple Targets
• Moving to Cover and/or Concealment
• Application of learned skills under realistic conditions

Required Gear:

• A modern, serviceable shotgun, (pump or semi-auto shotgun recommended) in 12, 16 or 20 gauge
• Eye & ear protection (safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1-2003, ear plugs or muffs with at least 21db Noise Reduction Rating).
• Sturdy Shoes, Long Pants, Shirt With Higher Collar
• Ammunition: Factory fresh ammo only. NO RELOADS or specialty ammo.
• 150 rounds (7 1/2 or #8 shot), 25 shells that are #5 shot and at least 10 00-buck
• A quality belt designed to anchor gear to your body
• Shotshell carrier (either weapon mounted, belt or shotshell pouch)
• Comfortable clothing, knee-pads (optional but recommended).
• Hydration system or Bottled water.
• Baseball Cap

The Defensive Shotgun 2 course length is a full day, typically taking 8 – 10 hours including a 1-hour scheduled lunch break. A short break is given after each hour of instruction (approximately).