This nation was founded on the principle of a citizenry capable of protecting their families, homes, and communities. This course is built on that foundation. Over the span of one full training day, students will receive a beginner-level introduction to both the rifle/carbine and the shotgun, with each platform taught in its own dedicated 4-hour block on the range.
This course is designed to provide students with a practical foundation in two highly effective defensive firearm platforms and their role within an Individual Protective System. Instruction will focus on the safe handling, operation, and employment of both the rifle/carbine and shotgun, with an emphasis on close-range application, marksmanship, manipulation, and developing a protective mindset.
The rifle/carbine block will cover the principles of rifle marksmanship, close-range considerations, manipulations, ready positions, positional shooting, and rapid engagement techniques. The shotgun block will introduce students to the strengths and limitations of the shotgun, ammunition selection, loading procedures, patterning, recoil management, ready positions, and practical protective use.
Throughout the day, students will build confidence and competence while learning how each platform can be effectively employed in and around the home. Instruction is paced for beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety, sound mechanics, and developing good habits from the ground up.
By the end of this course, students will leave more knowledgeable and capable as armed citizens, with a stronger understanding of how both the rifle/carbine and shotgun can serve a protective role for themselves and their loved ones.
If you are using a red dot or LPVO on your rifle, back-up sights are highly recommended.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite, but safe gun handling is required.
Topics Covered
Rifle/Carbine Block
Equipment selection — what is really needed
Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
Rifle manipulation and mechanics
Obtaining an optical zero at short distances
Understanding mechanical offset and its importance at close range
Optimal rifle handling
Ready positions
Emergency and proactive reloads
Positional shooting
Rapid threat engagement
Shotgun Block
Protective mindset and its application with a shotgun
Shotgun and accessory selection
Ammunition considerations: birdshot, buckshot, and slug
Safety protocols and handling techniques
Strengths and weaknesses of the shotgun in protective situations
Loading and ammunition change-outs
Patterning with different loads for varied applications
Ready positions for efficient deployment
Recoil management and proper mount
Integrating the shotgun into your protective system and tactics
Equipment for Class
Rifle/Carbine Portion
Reliable rifle — 5.56/.223, 7.62x39, or .308 (PCC’s acceptable)
Sighting system — iron sights, red dot optic, or low-powered variable optic
Rifle magazines x3 minimum
Magazine carrier x2 minimum — battle belt, chest rig, or belt carrier
Shotgun Portion
Reliable shotgun — pump or semi-auto preferred
Side saddle or shell holder pouch
Sling preferred, but not mandatory
General Gear
Rugged clothing and footwear
Hat or headgear
Eye and ear protection
Notebook and pen/pencil
Knee and elbow pads optional
Sunscreen
Drinks, snacks, and lunch
Ammunition Requirements
Rifle/Carbine: 150 rounds
Shotgun: 75 rounds birdshot, 5 rounds buckshot
Duration: 9 hours, 2, 4-hour blocks with a 1-hour lunch
Range Fee
Due to the increasing costs of range rentals, we must implement a $25 daily range fee for all our classes. We appreciate your understanding and continued participation. Thank you!
Location
Montgomery County Shooting Complex
4201 Southside Rd.
Southside, TN 37171
shoottn.com
Cancellation / Refund / Exchange Policy
When you register for a class with Personal Survival Solutions, you are securing a reserved spot, and we rely on your commitment to attend. For this reason, all tuition sales are final. Refunds or transfers are not available for students who cancel or fail to attend.
In the rare event that Personal Survival Solutions must cancel a course, you will receive either a refund or credit toward a future class.
We recognize that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.
This nation was founded on the principle of a citizenry capable of protecting their families, homes, and communities. This course is built on that foundation. Over the span of one full training day, students will receive a beginner-level introduction to both the rifle/carbine and the shotgun, with each platform taught in its own dedicated 4-hour block on the range.
This course is designed to provide students with a practical foundation in two highly effective defensive firearm platforms and their role within an Individual Protective System. Instruction will focus on the safe handling, operation, and employment of both the rifle/carbine and shotgun, with an emphasis on close-range application, marksmanship, manipulation, and developing a protective mindset.
The rifle/carbine block will cover the principles of rifle marksmanship, close-range considerations, manipulations, ready positions, positional shooting, and rapid engagement techniques. The shotgun block will introduce students to the strengths and limitations of the shotgun, ammunition selection, loading procedures, patterning, recoil management, ready positions, and practical protective use.
Throughout the day, students will build confidence and competence while learning how each platform can be effectively employed in and around the home. Instruction is paced for beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety, sound mechanics, and developing good habits from the ground up.
By the end of this course, students will leave more knowledgeable and capable as armed citizens, with a stronger understanding of how both the rifle/carbine and shotgun can serve a protective role for themselves and their loved ones.
If you are using a red dot or LPVO on your rifle, back-up sights are highly recommended.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite, but safe gun handling is required.
Topics Covered
Rifle/Carbine Block
Equipment selection — what is really needed
Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
Rifle manipulation and mechanics
Obtaining an optical zero at short distances
Understanding mechanical offset and its importance at close range
Optimal rifle handling
Ready positions
Emergency and proactive reloads
Positional shooting
Rapid threat engagement
Shotgun Block
Protective mindset and its application with a shotgun
Shotgun and accessory selection
Ammunition considerations: birdshot, buckshot, and slug
Safety protocols and handling techniques
Strengths and weaknesses of the shotgun in protective situations
Loading and ammunition change-outs
Patterning with different loads for varied applications
Ready positions for efficient deployment
Recoil management and proper mount
Integrating the shotgun into your protective system and tactics
Equipment for Class
Rifle/Carbine Portion
Reliable rifle — 5.56/.223, 7.62x39, or .308 (PCC’s acceptable)
Sighting system — iron sights, red dot optic, or low-powered variable optic
Rifle magazines x3 minimum
Magazine carrier x2 minimum — battle belt, chest rig, or belt carrier
Shotgun Portion
Reliable shotgun — pump or semi-auto preferred
Side saddle or shell holder pouch
Sling preferred, but not mandatory
General Gear
Rugged clothing and footwear
Hat or headgear
Eye and ear protection
Notebook and pen/pencil
Knee and elbow pads optional
Sunscreen
Drinks, snacks, and lunch
Ammunition Requirements
Rifle/Carbine: 150 rounds
Shotgun: 75 rounds birdshot, 5 rounds buckshot
Duration: 9 hours, 2, 4-hour blocks with a 1-hour lunch
Range Fee
Due to the increasing costs of range rentals, we must implement a $25 daily range fee for all our classes. We appreciate your understanding and continued participation. Thank you!
Location
Montgomery County Shooting Complex
4201 Southside Rd.
Southside, TN 37171
shoottn.com
Cancellation / Refund / Exchange Policy
When you register for a class with Personal Survival Solutions, you are securing a reserved spot, and we rely on your commitment to attend. For this reason, all tuition sales are final. Refunds or transfers are not available for students who cancel or fail to attend.
In the rare event that Personal Survival Solutions must cancel a course, you will receive either a refund or credit toward a future class.
We recognize that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis at our discretion.
