Defensive Shotgun: Nov 21, 2026 | Fairfield

Price: $300
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Location: The FARM (Bay 5 'City Facade'), Fairfield UT

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TOPICS COVERED

• Advantages/disadvantages of pump vs semi-auto
• Proper stance
• Proper grip
• Loading and unloading procedures
• Equipment considerations
• Ammo selections
• Ideas for personal defense
• Proper sight alignment
• Understanding basic shotgun ballistics
• Shotgun pattern theory

DESCRIPTION

Our one-day Defensive Shotgun course is designed to give an operator a good understanding of the 12- or 20-gauge shotgun and its versatility as a defensive weapon. We will assist you in building a fundamental skill set with the shotgun and being able to run a shotgun for home defense or in a tactical environment. We will cover proper ammo selection for each operator’s unique circumstances. We can give you options to select ammunition on fly and load from different types of ammunition the operator has at their disposal. This is a fast-paced course so please be prepared.

MINIMUM ROUND COUNT – 125 bird shot, 50 buckshot, and 25 slug rounds

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REQUIRED GEAR

1. A properly functioning pump or semi-auto 12 or 20 gauge shotgun
2. Minimum of 25 rounds of slugs
3. Minimum of 75 rounds of 00 buckshot
4. Minimum of 125 rounds of birdshot (#8 recommended)
5. Pouches to accommodate shotgun ammo
6. A quality sling
7. Eye protection
8. Electronic hearing protection
9. Appropriate range attire: closed-toe shoes, long pants, and crew neck shirt

SUGGESTED/OPTIONAL GEAR

1. A properly functioning handgun
2. Minimum of 3 magazines for your handgun (5 recommended if using single stacked mags)
3. Magazine pouches for your magazines
4. Properly fitting holster and sturdy belt (Preferably a rigid or kydex style outside-the-waistband holster. No soft side collapsable holsters; you must be able to reholster using only one hand. If you intend to use an inside-the-waistband holster for this course, check with us ahead of time so we can verify the suitability of the holster and coach you on how to safely use it.)
5. 50-100 rounds of ammunition for that handgun
6. Sharpie type pen for marking targets
7. Pen and notepad for taking notes
8. Hat or other head covering
9. Gloves
10. Knee pads and elbow pads
11. Footwear that you can stand in all day (boots are highly recommended)
12. Sunscreen or raingear (if outdoors, this course will go on rain or shine)
13. Refillable water bottle for hydration
14. Food and/or snacks (we may not have time to leave the range for lunch)
15. Body armor if you would wear it in the field while deploying a rifle and/or pistol
16. A quality tourniquet, IFAK, or trauma kit

PREREQUISITES

Participants must have a thorough understanding of firearms safety in order to take this class and gain the maximum training benefits. Completion of either Beginner Handgun or Beginner Rifle is required to take this class, and Dynamic Handgun or Dynamic Rifle is encouraged. Exceptions may be granted by the instructor prior to signing up if you have attended other equivalent training or have sufficient experience.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Successful completion of NTAC’s curriculum through Defensive Handgun or Defensive Rifle qualifies you to participate in any of our Advanced Courses, including: Low Light Handgun, Handgun Manipulations, Rifle Manipulations, Home Defense Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Team Tactics, Vehicle Tactics, and many others.

We also strongly encourage our students to expand their knowledge by participating in our Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training. TECC training will provide you with skills that will help save lives in high-stress, unpredictable situations, and is ideal for firearms and tactical training, church safety, school volunteers or anyone else that wants to be trained and prepared for an emergency.

LOCATION

The FARM Training Center
Fairfield, UT 84013
801-923-8684