Shotgun home defense class?

[EdCo]

Hey guys, I've had my shotgun for almost a year now and put about 1000 shells through it. I think its time for me to take a home defense class. I was wondering if you guys know of a good home defense class in SoCal. I'm looking to spend about 200 to 300 bucks on the course it self.


Thanks,

Ed

[Z ME FLY]

I know there is always Front Sight in Las Vegas

[EdCo]

I know there is always Front Sight in Las Vegas

I think $1000 is a little bit over my budget

[SCMA-1]

Try these guys; they are local and have classes at Angeles:

http://www.internationaltactical.com/index.asp

[EdCo]

Try these guys; they are local and have classes at Angeles:

http://www.internationaltactical.com/index.asp

Thanks, I'll check them out.

[Z ME FLY]

I think $1000 is a little bit over my budget

You can buy a first timer's pass for $150? You see tons of them on ebay and here also.

[M9er]

Hey guys, I've had my shotgun for almost a year now and put about 1000 shells through it. I think its time for me to take a home defense class. I was wondering if you guys know of a good home defense class in SoCal. I'm looking to spend about 200 to 300 bucks on the course it self.


Thanks,

Ed

Shotgun self defense is rather basic, even a basic video on Combat Shotgun's could help you. All you need is tip's on your stance,ammo, and defensive/offensive tactics.

[saber]

I took my Front Sight Class for free since they were running some kind of promotion at the time. You really can pick up a certificate for $100-$150.

They have both 2 day and 4 day classes.

I'm also thinking about taking a shotgun class with them early next year or later this year.

[SVRider]

Try these guys; they are local and have classes at Angeles:

http://www.internationaltactical.com/index.asp

Haven't taken one yet, but have heard very good things about the ITTS classes....

[HondaMasterTech]

Aim and fire. Don't get shot. Not too complicated.

[El Gato]

actually it is kinda complicated...especially the load/unload/reload hit your target don't miss thing.... not like shooting a pistol complicated... more like gee I might die here I better actually hit what I'm aiming at complicated....

we offer a one day class up in the valley but I have taken TJ's one day class and it'll peg your happy meter...

http://www.allsafedefense.com/Courses/AllSafeShotgun.htm

and the price is fair and you will shoot quite a bit...

Next class is Oct. 24...

[SCMA-1]

Another recommendation for ALLSAFE.

Forgot all about TJ Johnston at AllSafe (shame on me!). TJ is an excellent and highly skilled/knowledgeable instructor; he was my NRA Instructor Training Counselor. His courses are also very reasonably priced.

SCMA-1

[APNF128]

Try (FTA) Firearms Training Associates. I take thier shotgun class at least once a year.

[supermario]

I have read that T.F.T.T are really good and decent price. They train at
Burro Canyon. Their are all Military and appeare to offer Military style training.

http://www.tftt.com/

[an actual gun]

Just my opinion, but I'd assume home defense is going to be 99% judgment and only 1% technique. When can you shoot, more importantly when should you shoot, do you have a plan, etc.? Those are the biggest issues. If you're going to seek out shotgun training for the express purpose of home defense, I would not waste time on it unless they are going to cover a lot about judgment calls. Of course no learning on almost any subject is ever really a waste in the grand scheme of things. Just might not be the specific knowledge you're seeking.

Combat/tactical shotgun and home defensive shotgun seem like two different beasts to me. IMHO of course.