COURSE DESCRIPTION

PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN BASICS

This course presents foundational information, from a defensive style approach, specific to the pump action shotgun. The content will cover shotgun safety, types and uses of shotguns, nomenclature, loading and unloading, and marksmanship fundamentals.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • 01

    Welcome

    • Welcome to Pump Action Shotgun Basics

    • Meet Your Instructors

    • Meet Ranger

    • Course Objectives
  • 02

    Prerequisites

    • How to Navigate This Course

    • Firearm Safety Disclaimer
  • 03

    Chapter 1: Shotgun Safety

    • Learning Objectives

    • Three Basic Rules of Gun Safety

    • Ranger: Firearm Safety Triangle

    • Safety with a Shotgun

    • Causes of Firearm Accidents

    • Ranger: Safety Tip

    • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 04

    Chapter 2: Types of Shotguns and Uses

    • Learning Objectives

    • What is a Shotgun?

    • Shotgun Uses

    • Types of Shotguns

    • Ranger: Myth Buster

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 05

    Chapter 3: Shotgun Nomenclature

    • Learning Objectives

    • Mossberg 500 vs Remington 870

    • Shotgun Nomenclature

    • The Mossberg 500

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • The Remington 870

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 06

    Chapter 4: Loading and Unloading

    • Learning Objectives

    • Loading a Shotgun

    • Loading the Magazine Tube and Chamber

    • Unloading a Shotgun

    • Unloading the Mossberg 500

    • Unloading the Remington 870

    • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • 07

    Chapter 5: Cycling the Shotgun

    • Learning Objectives

    • Cycling the Shotgun

    • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • 08

    Chapter 6: Ammunition

    • Learning Objectives

    • Shotgun Gauge

    • Shotgun Gauge Size

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Ranger: Firearm Fact

    • Three Major Ammunition Types

    • Ammunition Types Diagram

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Shotgun Chokes

    • Various Choke Options

    • Types of Shotgun Shells

    • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • 09

    Chapter 7: Marksmanship Fundamentals

    • Learning Objectives

    • Shooting Fundamentals

    • Stance

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Proper Mounting Techniques

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Grip

    • Aiming the Shotgun

    • Shotgun Sights

    • Trigger Control and Follow Through

    • Chapter 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Chapter 8: Safety and Storage

    • Learning Objectives

    • Safe Home Checklist

    • Ranger: Pro Tip

    • Chapter 8 Quiz
  • 11

    Course Conclusion

    • Thank You & Next Steps

    • Final Course Quiz
  • 12

    Next Steps

    • Questions? Email Ranger!