Upcoming Courses
Shotgun Jamboree
DATE – AUGUST 1st and 2nd, 2026
LOCATION – Tactical Defense Institute, 2174 Bethany Ridge, West Union, OH, 45639
TIME – 0800 – 1800 Each Day (0800-0900 registration, intro and safety brief, 0900-1300 Block One, 1300-1400 Lunch, 1400-1800 Block Two)
COST – $625
ABOUT – The Shotgun Jamboree is the coming together of a group of shotgun instructors, and friends, all with ties to Appalachia and a shared love of the defensive shotgun and empowering others. This will be a two day, 40 person event, in which participants will rotate through four exciting blocks of instruction with Rob and Matt Haught, Ashton Ray and Tim Chandler, Zach Cox and Adam Roth, and Chris Timmerman and Jonathan willis. Come and join us at this wonderful facility to share in this special shotgun event, intentionally kept small to create the most personal experience possible for all in attendance. A gathering for true shotgun lovers.
Guardian Conference
Get insights in to a world of unparalleled firearm and personal protection expertise at the premier destination for self defense training. Set against the backdrop of the incredible Oklahoma City Gun Club, this event is more than just a conference—it’s a transformative experience. Dive into hands-on training sessions led by the nation’s top firearm instructors, and elevate your handgun skills to a whole new level. From trauma care insights to the intricacies of legal defense, the Guardian Conference covers it all.
Location: Oklahoma City Gun Club, OK
Date: September 18-20, 2026
Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit 2026 – @ STACCATO VEGAS
The most comprehensive and well-rounded defensive shotgun training experience. Here’s a preview:
-Recoil mitigation techniques.
-Efficient weapon manipulations.
-Ammunition management.
-Movement, Positional, Judgmental shooting.
-Low Light and Less Lethal blocks.
-Vendor Demos.
-Friendly Competition.
-And more!
Location: Staccato Vegas Range, Pahrump, Nevada
Date: Dates coming soon! (Shooting for October)
Full Spectrum Shotgun
This two day course, featuring Zach Cox of TrainWithZach, Jonathan Willis from Gunset Training Group & Adam Roth with Aridus Industries will “push and pull” you on your journey with shotguns. We will be working on the ins and outs of the shotgun to better prepare participants for any application, but most specifically, the home defense context. You will leave better prepared to protect your loved ones and yourself, whatever your world of work might be.
Location: Logans Ferry Sportsman’s Club,
New Kensington, PA 15068
Date: June 20-21, 2026
Cost: $500
Other Upcoming Courses
Defensive Shotgun Patterning 07/24/2026 Flint Hills Shooting Range, Olsburg Kansas. (2-hour workshop)
Rules Of The Gauge – 07/25/2026 Flint Hills Shooting Range, Olsburg Kansas. (8-hour shotgun class on control and manipulations)
Applications & Metrics- 07/26/2026 Flint Hills Shooting Range, Olsburg Kansas. (8-hour shotgun class on applications and metrics)
Full Defensive Shotgun 07/25-26/2026 Flint Hills Shooting Range, Olsburg Kansas. (Two day shotgun event bundle, with discount. Does not include workshop)
Full Spectrum Shotgun Mead Hall Range McLoud Oklahoma 10/3-4/2026