Urban Shotgun 1 

Gun For Hire’s Urban Series

Urban Shotgun 1 is an introductory course focusing on the tactical use of a shotgun. The course will teach you how to use your shotgun in a self protective environment. You will learn practical tactical uses such as carrying your shotgun safely, mounting it on your shoulder, reloads and how to manipulate your shotgun under pressure. The instructor will go over the differences and pros and cons of using buck shot or slugs. You will also be taught tactical movements and home safety planning.

Urban Shotgun 1

Gun For Hire’s Urban Series

Urban Shotgun 1 is an introductory course focusing on the tactical use of a shotgun. The course will teach you how to use your shotgun in a self protective environment. You will learn practical tactical uses such as carrying your shotgun safely, mounting it on your shoulder, reloads and how to manipulate your shotgun under pressure. The instructor will go over the differences and pros and cons of using buck shot or slugs. You will also be taught tactical movements and home safety planning.

Course Details

  • Prerequisite Course: NRA First Steps Shotgun or Gun For Hire Beginner Private Training
  • Course duration: approximately 4 hours
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new course.
  • This qualification is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.

  • Shotgun (You must bring a Shotgun registered to you to take the class!)
  • Estimated round count: 400 rounds of 00 Buck
  • 20 Rounds of slugs
  • Sling (2 point or 3 point sling preferred or recommended)
  • 5 Dummy rounds or Snap Caps
  • Ammunition holders (side saddle, belt pouch). Strongly recommend a dump pouch to carry additional rounds to the firing line
  • Eye and ear protection
  • Knee pads
  • We Recommend Jeans / BDU Style Pants
  • N0 shorts, no open toe shoes, no Sweatpants allowed. Please bring only factory-loaded ammo.

  • Proper stance, grip and recoil management
  • Administration loading and unloading
  • Proper ready positions and carrying techniques
  • Round selection and patterning
  • Tactical reloads/combat reloads
  • Ammunition changeover
  • Immediate action drills-malfunctions
  • Different shooting positions
  • Multiple targets
  • Multiple threats
  • Many more exclusive Gun For Hire drills!

Pricing

Non-Members
$235
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Silver, Bronze and NY Members Save 5%
$223.25

Red, White, & Blue, Gold Members and Titanium Save 10%
$211.50

Platinum Members Save 20%
$188

If you have taken this course, you can repeat the course for half the price.  
$117.50  Your name will be confirmed after purchase.

Member Discount applies only to the member’s own ticket.
Please add the member’s ticket to your cart before adding additional students to ensure the correct pricing is applied.

Course Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

Reschedule or Cancel 2 or More Days Before Your Course:
100% refund to the original payment method, or you may transfer into the next available date.

Reschedule or Cancel Less Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
Receive a 50% credit of your purchase price in your Gun For Hire account, which may be applied toward a future date.
This reduction is due to staffing, scheduling, and course preparation already completed.

No-Show Policy:
If no cancellation is provided, no credit or refund is available.

Rescheduling Policy More Than 24 Hours Before Your Course:
A $25 fee will apply if you need to change your date.
Please choose your date carefully.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Late arrivals must sign up for another available date and will be charged for a new session.