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