 {"id":26958,"date":"2016-07-11T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/training\/?page_id=26958"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:52:10","slug":"urban-shotgun-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/urban-shotgun-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Shotgun 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#e8e8e8;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.3333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-selfhosted-video\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><video playsinline=\"true\" width=\"100%\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" loop=\"true\" poster=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/Urban-Shotgun-1.jpg\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"1\"><source src=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/GFH-Urban-Shotgun-1-Course-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#039;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.6666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1><span style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Urban Shotgun 1\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun For Hire&#8217;s Urban Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-selfhosted-video\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-wrapper\"><video playsinline=\"true\" width=\"100%\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" loop=\"true\" poster=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/Urban-Shotgun-1.jpg\" preload=\"auto\" controls=\"1\"><source src=\"https:\/\/gunforhire.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/GFH-Urban-Shotgun-1-Course-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">Sorry, your browser doesn&#039;t support embedded videos.<\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-text-transform);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\"><p><span style=\"color: #dd0000;\">Urban Shotgun 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gun For Hire&#8217;s Urban Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Course Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prerequisite Course: NRA First Steps Shotgun or Gun For Hire Beginner Private Training<\/li>\n<li>Course duration: approximately 4 hours<\/li>\n<li>Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals must reschedule and pay for a new course.<\/li>\n<li>This qualification is held at Gun For Hire, 1267 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ 07424.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#dd0000;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:13px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-26958-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-3474046faf6e0444b fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_3474046faf6e0444b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3474046faf6e0444b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-26958-1\" data-target=\"#3474046faf6e0444b\" href=\"#3474046faf6e0444b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-circle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-circle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Required Gear<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"3474046faf6e0444b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_3474046faf6e0444b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shotgun (You must bring a Shotgun registered to you to take the class!)<\/li>\n<li>Estimated round count: 400 rounds of 00 Buck<\/li>\n<li>20 Rounds of slugs<\/li>\n<li>Sling (2 point or 3 point sling preferred or recommended)<\/li>\n<li>5 Dummy rounds or Snap Caps<\/li>\n<li>Ammunition holders (side saddle, belt pouch). Strongly recommend a dump pouch to carry additional rounds to the firing line<\/li>\n<li>Eye and ear protection<\/li>\n<li>Knee pads<\/li>\n<li>We Recommend Jeans \/ BDU Style Pants<\/li>\n<li>N0 shorts, no open toe shoes, no Sweatpants allowed. Please bring only factory-loaded ammo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:16px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;--awb-icon-box-color:#dd0000;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#000000;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:400;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:13px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Roboto Condensed&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-26958-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-8e42ad2009e2816a1 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-content-color:#747474;\"><div 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patterning<\/li>\n<li>Tactical reloads\/combat reloads<\/li>\n<li>Ammunition changeover<\/li>\n<li>Immediate action drills-malfunctions<\/li>\n<li>Different shooting positions<\/li>\n<li>Multiple targets<\/li>\n<li>Multiple threats<\/li>\n<li>Many more exclusive Gun For Hire drills!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first 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