1. FIRST Steps Orientation (Shotgun) Welcome & Registration F irearms I nstruction, R esponsibility & S afety T raining

2. Orientation Goal: To introduce the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to safely own and use your shotgun. l Schedule l Facilities l Basic handbooks

3. 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.

4. Introduction Shotgun Parts…Major Components l Stock l Barrel l Action

5. Introduction Shotgun Parts (Pump/Slide Action) l Stock Butt Comb Grip Forearm l Action Receiver Bolt/breach block Trigger Trigger guard Magazine Safety Action release Ejector rod Barrel Bore Breech Chamber Muzzle Choke Bead(s)

6. Introduction Shotgun Parts (Break Open Action) l Stock Butt Comb Grip Forearm l Action Receiver Bolt/breach block Trigger Trigger guard Magazine Safety Action release Ejector rod Barrel Bore Breech Chamber Muzzle Choke Bead(s)

7. Introduction Shotgun Parts (Semi-Automatic) l Stock Butt Comb Grip Forearm l Action Receiver Bolt/breach block Trigger Trigger guard Magazine Safety Action release Ejector rod Barrel Bore Breech Chamber Muzzle Choke Bead(s)

8. Introduction Shotgun Operation l Loading l …getting the shotgun ready to shoot l Unloading l …making the shotgun safe

9. Practical Exercise I. l Safety Rules l Shotgun Parts l Shotgun Operation

10. Ammunition Identification l Box l Shot shell l Barrel l NB: Check both gauge and length of shell

11. Ammunition Cartridge Malfunctions l Hangfire l Misfire l Squib load

12. Shooting Fundamentals Physical Characteristics l Dominant eye? l The cross- dominant problem

13. Shooting Fundamentals The Seven Shotgun Shooting Fundamentals 1. Stance 2. Hold point 3. Mount 4. See the target 5. Swing 6. Pull the trigger 7. Follow through

14. Shooting Fundamentals 1. Stance - Aligned with the target - Feet shoulder width apart - Knee of lead leg bent slightly - 60% of body weight forward - Comfort, balanced

15. Shooting Fundamentals 2. Hold point Anticipate where the target will appear. Shotgun pointed in that direction. Goal is minimum correction,… BUT Eyes on the target!

16. Shooting Fundamentals 3. 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

17. Shooting Fundamentals 4. 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

18. Shooting Fundamentals 5. 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.

19. Shooting Fundamentals 6. 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

20. Shooting Fundamentals 7. Follow-through Don’t stop the swing when you pull the trigger Keep the barrel moving through the target

21. Shooting Fundamentals The Seven Shotgun Shooting Fundamentals 1. Stance 2. Hold point 3. Mount 4. See the target 5. Swing 6. Pull the trigger 7. Follow through

22. Overview Ammo & Fundamentals l Proper Ammo l Malfunctions l Eye dominance, shooting side l Fundamentals

23. 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.

24. 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!

25. Introduction to Shooting Range Commands & Procedures Range layout Range procedures “PULL” Problem? Malfunction? Dropped ammo?

26. Introduction to Shooting Shooting Straightaway Targets l 1. Watch straightaway targets l 2. Point finger at targets l 3. Point finger and say “bang” l 4. Dry point shotgun using the fundamentals l 5. Dry fire the shotgun using dummy rounds

27. Introduction to Shooting Shoot at flying targets with live ammo TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL. l Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals. l Strive for successive hits,… l and consistency!

28. Introduction to Shooting Common Problems l Flinching — anticipating the shot l Jerking — uneven trigger pull l Fatigue — man, this is work!

29. Introduction to Shooting Review of Shooting Practice l Targets hit? l Fundamentals ingrained? l Bad habits stopped or controlled?

30. Shotgun Cleaning Purpose of Cleaning l Remove powder residue l Remove rust & crud l Protect the shotgun from rust, corrosion and wear l Make sure the shotgun is correctly assembled and functions properly

31. Shotgun Cleaning Safety Guidelines l Ammunition must not be present in the area l The gun must be unloaded l The action must be open

32. Shotgun Cleaning Materials Needed l Soft cloth l Cleaning rod l Cleaning rod attachments l Cloth patches l Small brush l Bore cleaner l Gun oil

33. Shotgun Cleaning Procedures 1. Field strip (break down for cleaning) 2. Wet down bore with a wet patch 3. Brush gun and wipe off powder residue 4. Brush bore with a wet brush 5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come out clean 6. Wipe gun clean and lightly lubricate 7. Lightly oil bore (one patch, light oil) 8. Reassemble and check function

34. Health and Hygiene Considerations l Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while shooting or cleaning firearms l After shooting and cleaning firearms wash hands and face before eating or drinking. l Change clothes and shower after a shooting session

35. Shotgun Storage NRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons l Trigger Lock l Locking gun rack or case l Safe l Separate guns and ammunition

36. Next Steps How 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!

37. Next Steps Additional Training l NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course l CFRPC monthly sporting clays shoot l TM Ranch, Pine Creek, Tenoroc, others l IPSC, IDPA, Cowboy Shooting, etc.

38. Overview l Why, when and how to clean your shotgun l Safe gun storage l Next Steps — PRACTICE

39. NO AMMUNITION in the classroom NONE ! Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN On the table in front of you