Blasdell Rod & Gun Club hosts - Jonathan Willis for Shotgun Essentials
WHEN : Sunday, July 12th, 2026, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
WHERE : Blasdell Rod & Gun Club
3775 Jeffrey Blvd, Blasdell NY, 14219
ABOUT SHOTGUN APPLICATIONS
Student Prerequisite - Successful Completion of Gunset Shotgun Essentials
It is commonly accepted that the shotgun represents one of the most powerful defensive tools available. This is our NEXT level course to build on the experiences and practice since taking Shotgun Essentials.
The focus of this 8-hour course is to allow students to broaden their understanding of the contextual employment of their chosen shotgun. How to USE their shotgun, not just SHOOT their shotgun. Topics covered will include:
- Skills Review
- Additional Ready Positions
- Non-traditional Shooting Positions
- Shoulder Transitions
- Shooting Around Obstacles
- Challenging Drills
Segments of the course will be sent in video format to, and viewed by, all participants prior to class day. This allows each student to ensure their chosen shotgun will be properly set up upon arrival, allows students to receive (and keep) the classroom content as a resource to revisit if needed , and allows us to enjoy maximized time on the range to build skills. You will have adequate time to run any questions or concerns by Jonathan prior to class day.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable pump or semi-automatic shotgun. ie 1301, A300, 870, 590 etc. (This class is developed for tube fed shotguns with a stock, no magazine fed, no bull-pups)
- Sidesaddle Shotgun mounted shell carrier (all drills are based upon what's on or in the shotgun)
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ADJUSTABLE TWO POINT SLING (Unlike Essentials, we use them in this course.) Ex, Blue Force Gear "Vickers Padded, Magpul, Flatline Fiberco....
- Knee pads
- Eye protection and Ear protection (Electronic preferably for your benefit)
- Clothing appropriate for weather conditions (sun shirts / wide brimmed hat / rain gear)
- Hydration, snacks, lunch?
- 140 rounds of Birdshot (LEAD SHOT ONLY, Cheap is fine if it cycles your gun)
- 40 rounds of Buckshot (5 ROUNDS at least of your chosen defensive buckshot for patterning. The rest can be generic)
- 15 Shotgun slugs
