Shotgun Training

$125 per person

The shotgun is the most misunderstood firearm in most homes. It does not aim itself, it does not clear a room by sound alone, and patterns matter more than people think. This class covers what it actually does.

John Rader showing a student how to hold and load a shotgun at the range
John working one-on-one with a student on shotgun handling.

What we cover

  • Safe handling, loading and unloading
  • How your shotgun actually patterns at real distances
  • Recoil management that does not punish you
  • Reloading under pressure
  • Choosing ammunition for the job

Bring: your shotgun, eye and ear protection, and ammunition. Ask when you book if you need a rental or guidance on what to buy.

Your instructor

John Rader — teaching since 1993, more than 30,000 students.

  • Douglas County Verified Firearms Instructor #25037 — valid statewide
  • NRA Certified Instructor #167433046
  • United States Marine Corps — ten years infantry, honorably discharged as a Sergeant
  • Law Enforcement

Book this class

Reserve a seat → No charge up front. I set the date once enough people are on the list, then email everyone at once.

Proudly serving the Denver Metro area and all of Colorado
Classes in Parker and Aurora  ·  Monday–Saturday, 9–5
720-464-SHOT (7468)  ·  info@coloradotactics.com

Proudly serving the Denver metro and all of Colorado — Parker, Aurora, Denver, Centennial, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and Englewood.

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