08E: Shotgun Entry-Level Course
Course Overview:
A. Shotgun classroom training. Individuals must first successfully complete entry-level or security officer handgun training. The entry-level shotgun classroom instruction will emphasize but not be limited to:
- Shotgun handling techniques
- Identification of shotgun parts
- Slings – traditional sling, single point sling, 3 point sling
- Cruiser carry conditions
- Cruiser safe
- Chambering
- Reloading
- Transition from handgun to shotgun/shotgun to handgun (if applicable)
- Malfunctions
- Immediate actions procedures
- Remedial action
- Proper care and maintenance
- Shotgun retention
- Ammunition management and identification
- Range safety
- Dim light/low light
- Fundamentals of shotgun marksmanship
- Grip
- Stance (position)
- Sight alignment
- Sight picture
- Trigger control
- Breathing
- Follow-through
- Written examination
