Rules Of The Gauge – 6/29/25 in Yale, VA

Description

 

Get ready for a day filled with extensive shotgun information for the home-defense applications. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this class is perfect for anyone who is interested in the house howitzer. Measure your skills to a carefully developed standard. You’ll have the opportunity to explore various techniques and tricks related to manipulating the shotgun. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this event promises to offer something for everyone. Get ready to push your limits and unlock your potential! Our team of experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive sessions.

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Subjects Discussed:

• Choosing the right shotgun for your application
• Different shotguns and their purposes
• Effective Recoil Management
• Sighting and Aiming
• Trigger Control
• Ready positions and staging positions
• Emergency Reloads
• Different Styles of loading and unloading under pressure
• Inboard and Outboard Manipulations
• Violin loading

What can I expect?

This class will provide you with a basic understanding of safe shotgun handling, responsible training methods, combative marksmanship & more. We will also provide time for questions, conversations, and more! There will be drills, demonstrations, and time for you to become more knowledgeable with your firearm. Competence creates confidence, confidence creates comfortability! At the end of this class you will leave with a more competent view of shotguns and how they work/run. We encourage you to continue your training and take our follow up shotgun workshops to better equip you for whatever your application is.

What to bring:

• 20 or 12 gauge Shotgun / Preferred pump or semi-auto (Completely Unloaded before arrival)
• 200 rounds of 2 ¾ birdshot #71/2
  • NO STEEL SHOT
  • No Buckshot
  • No slugs
• Eye/Ear protection
• Appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes
• Pen and paper for note taking
• Water, snacks, and anything else you may need while on the range

Prerequisites:

• Good attitude and an open mind
• Students must have a good understanding of safe gun handling and range etiquette

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU DO NOT HAVE GEAR OR GUN AND WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A LOANER!

If you have questions on the course or gear, please feel free to contact us.

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PLEASE NOTE: Tuition is not refundable 30 days prior to the course date. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

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Additional Details:

• Additional Details:

  • This course will run rain or shine—please dress accordingly.
  • Bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day, as there is no restaurant within a 30-minute drive of the range.
  • Bring PLENTY of WATER

Location & Time:

• Where: Oak Hill Farms Range, 20020 Butts Road, Yale, Virginia 23897
• When: Sunday, June 29th from 9 AM to 5 PM

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Cost of the class includes all required range fees.

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