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FIRST Steps Orientation(Shotgun)
Welcome & Registration
Firearms
Instruction,
Responsibility &
Safety
Training
Orientation Goal: To introduce the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely own and
use your shotgun.
Schedule
Facilities
Basic handbooks
NRA Gun Safety Rules
1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.
IntroductionShotgun Parts…Major Components
Stock
Barrel
Action
IntroductionShotgun Parts (Pump/Slide Action)
Stock• Butt• Comb• Grip• Forearm
Action•Receiver•Bolt/breach block•Trigger•Trigger guard•Magazine•Safety•Action release•Ejector rod
Barrel•Bore•Breech•Chamber•Muzzle•Choke•Bead(s)
IntroductionShotgun Parts (Break Open Action)
Stock• Butt• Comb• Grip• Forearm
Action•Receiver•Bolt/breach block•Trigger•Trigger guard•Magazine•Safety•Action release•Ejector rod
Barrel•Bore•Breech•Chamber•Muzzle•Choke•Bead(s)
IntroductionShotgun Parts (Semi-Automatic)
Stock• Butt• Comb• Grip• Forearm
Action•Receiver•Bolt/breach block•Trigger•Trigger guard•Magazine•Safety•Action release•Ejector rod
Barrel•Bore•Breech•Chamber•Muzzle•Choke•Bead(s)
IntroductionShotgun Operation
Loading …getting the shotgun ready to shoot
Unloading …making the shotgun safe
Practical Exercise I.
Safety Rules
Shotgun Parts
Shotgun Operation
AmmunitionIdentification
Box
Shot shell
Barrel
NB: Check both gauge and length of shell
AmmunitionCartridge Malfunctions
Hangfire Misfire
Squib load
Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics
Dominant eye?
The cross-dominant problem
Shooting FundamentalsThe Seven Shotgun Shooting Fundamentals
1. Stance
2. Hold point
3. Mount
4. See the target
5. Swing
6. Pull the trigger
7. Follow through
Shooting Fundamentals1. Stance
- Aligned with the target
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Knee of lead leg bent slightly
- 60% of body weight forward
- Comfort , balanced
Shooting Fundamentals2. Hold point
Anticipate where the target will appear.
Shotgun pointed in that direction.
Goal is minimum correction,…
BUT
Eyes on the target!
Shooting Fundamentals3. Mount
…eye still on the target
Bring the stock up to the face
Cheek is firmly pressed against the comb
Head is erect, as far forward as possible
Shooting arm out at a 90 degree angle, butt in the pocket
Shooting Fundamentals4. See the target
…eye still on the target
Vision is along the sighting plane (barrel, rib, bead) (see illustration, p.21)
Move the gun to the target
Shooting Fundamentals5. Swing
…eye still on the target
Shotgun is mounted on the shoulder and moving to the target
Muzzle is accelerated from behind the target past it or through it.
Shooting Fundamentals6. Pull the trigger
…eye still on the target
The instant the muzzle is on the target…
Pull the trigger
…the muzzle is still moving “through” the target
Shooting Fundamentals7. Follow-through
Don’t stop the swing when you pull the trigger
Keep the barrel moving through the target
Shooting FundamentalsThe Seven Shotgun Shooting Fundamentals
1. Stance
2. Hold point
3. Mount
4. See the target
5. Swing
6. Pull the trigger
7. Follow through
OverviewAmmo & Fundamentals
Proper Ammo
Malfunctions
Eye dominance, shooting side
Fundamentals
NRA Gun Safety Rules
1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.
Other Safety Rules
Be sure the gun is safe to operate Know how to use the gun safely Use only the correct ammunition Know your target and what is beyond it Wear hearing and eye protection Never use alcohol or drugs before or while
shooting Store guns so they are not accessible to
unauthorized persons ***Other rules may apply!
Introduction to ShootingRange Commands & Procedures
Range layoutRange procedures“PULL”
Problem?Malfunction?Dropped ammo?
Introduction to ShootingShooting Straightaway Targets
1. Watch straightaway targets
2. Point finger at targets
3. Point finger and say “bang”
4. Dry point shotgun using the fundamentals
5. Dry fire the shotgun using dummy rounds
Introduction to ShootingShoot at flying targets with live ammo
TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL.
Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals.
Strive for successive hits,… and consistency!
Introduction to ShootingCommon Problems
Flinching—anticipating the shot
Jerking—uneven trigger pull
Fatigue—man, this is work!
Introduction to ShootingReview of Shooting Practice
Targets hit?
Fundamentals ingrained?
Bad habits stopped or controlled?
Shotgun CleaningPurpose of Cleaning
Remove powder residue
Remove rust & crud
Protect the shotgun from rust, corrosion and wear
Make sure the shotgun is correctly assembled and functions properly
Shotgun CleaningSafety Guidelines
Ammunition must not be present in the area
The gun must be unloaded
The action must be open
Shotgun CleaningMaterials Needed
Soft cloth Cleaning rod Cleaning rod
attachments Cloth patches Small brush Bore cleaner Gun oil
Shotgun CleaningProcedures
1. Field strip (break down for cleaning)2. Wet down bore with a wet patch3. Brush gun and wipe off powder residue4. Brush bore with a wet brush5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come
out clean6. Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate7. Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil)8. Reassemble and check function
Health and Hygiene Considerations
Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while shooting or cleaning firearms
After shooting and cleaning firearms wash hands and face before eating or drinking.
Change clothes and shower after a shooting session
Shotgun StorageNRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible
to unauthorized persons
Trigger Lock
Locking gun rack or case
Safe
Separate guns and ammunition
Next StepsHow to keep what you’ve learned:
Practice, practice, practice.
Use slow straight away targets until you hit them consistently
Only go to doubles when you’re hitting singles
Accuracy first, then speed!
Next StepsAdditional Training
NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course
CFRPC monthly sporting clays shoot
TM Ranch, Pine Creek, Tenoroc, others
IPSC, IDPA, Cowboy Shooting, etc.
Overview
Why, when and how to clean your shotgun
Safe gun storage
Next Steps — PRACTICE
NO AMMUNITION in the classroom
NONE !
Firearms UNLOADEDAction OPEN
On the table in front of you