Blackstone Firearms Academy: 2 Day Shotgun Class

This is an outstanding class for the intermediate to the advanced shooter. All students must be prepaid to attend.  All students must be 18 years of age or older, unless you get pre-approval. If you have a responsible child that you would like to shoot with you, give us a call, prior to registration for approval.

Based on what other firearms training companies are charging for a similar class, the value of this class is about $1,300. Your cost is only $290 for the 2 days. There are NO membership fees or background check fees. This class is approximately a 7-8-hour day, day 2 is a little longer. You’ll shoot about 400-600 rounds for the 2 days. We operate with one range master plus 3–5-line instructors.

All students must bring your government issued photo ID, IE: Driver's License.

Upon completion of this course, you will have a fundamental understanding of your shotgun platform and how to use it. You may bring a semi-auto, a pump, AR style, AK style or even a Kel Tec side by side. Among the many skills you should acquire will be the ability to safely and easily present your weapon to the center of the target and fire a controlled pair 10 yards away in under 3 seconds! 

Drills include but not limited to: Loading and Unloading; Grip, Stance, Sight Picture, Sight Alignment and Trigger Control; Presentation from the low ready, high ready and field ready positions. Target Engagement from 7 – 50 yards under Time Pressure; Malfunction Clearing; Emergency and Tactical Reloading. 

Firearm, Equipment and Ammo Requirements:

All guns must have a sling installed. (single or double point is acceptable) You will need 250 rounds of bird shot (get the cheap stuff), 150 rounds of buck shot and 70 slugs. Make sure your gun will handle slugs, not all shotguns will. Adjustable chokes at the muzzle will not handle slugs. Some full chokes will not handle slugs. Steel shot is not allowed even bird shot.

If you have a red dot optic or similar, bore sight it before class. You will be sighting in your shotgun at class. Do not just mount your optic and show up without bore sighting it.

Shell carriers need to be on the belt on the side opposite your shooting hand or side saddle carriers on the gun are a good idea. 

Electronic hearing protection is mandatory. You need to be able to hear the Range Master and Instructors with your hearing protection on.

A sturdy belt, hat with brim, wrap around impact resistant eye protection, pants with pockets, comfortable shoes or boots, etc.  Shooting gloves are recommended. Dump pouches will just slow you down. Knee pads and elbow pads are highly recommended. We will be shooting on rocky ground, if you can. 

We also recommend sunscreen and electrolyte drinks; we will have water.  We will have a short lunch break so bring a sack lunch.  

Each shooter must have their own gear.

FYI: Foul language will not be tolerated.