Level 100 - Entry Level Pump Shotgun provides a strong foundation for safe, confident, and responsible shotgun ownership. Learn essential safety practices, shotgun nomenclature, loading and unloading, assembly, maintenance, and cleaning. The course also covers ammunition selection, ballistics, patterning, reload techniques, shooting positions, body mechanics, and practical considerations for shotgun setup and gear selection.
Course Prerequisite:
- Must be a US Citizen or Immigrant Green Card holder.
- Must be 21 years of age or older and legally able to possess a firearm.
- Must speak and understand fluent English.
What You Will Learn/ Topics Covered:
- Basic firearms safety rules.
- Assembly/ disassembly, maintenance, and cleaning of a pump-action shotgun.
- Distinct types of reloads.
- Purchasing the right ammunition for your firearm.
- Ballistics.
- Shooting positions & stance.
- Tactical deployment/body mechanics.
- Loading/unloading.
- Nomenclature.
- Patterning.
- Weapon set-up and gear selection.
Equipment Requirements/ What to Bring to Class:
- Valid ID and/or Immigrant Green Card (if applicable).
- Quality, pump-action shotgun in good working condition (Participant must provide their own. No rentals provided. No sharing.).
- 25 rounds 00 buckshot, 5 rounds slug.
- Shotgun shell pouch/caddy/side-saddle.
- Eye and ear protection.
- Cleaning/repair kit and lubrication (recommended for general use/need).
Course Cost:
3 Hours - $120 per person
5% DISCOUNT ON ANY GEAR AND/OR ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE (excluding firearms and ammo)
Do yourself a favor and let our professional staff help ensure you get the right gear the first time. As a side note, while WCA does carry a wide range of items, there are occasions when items are out of stock, or that will need to be brought in as a special order - come in ASAP to ensure you are ready to go on the day of class. Bring in your class confirmation to receive the discount.