Introduction to Shotgun

Interested in learning how to safely shoot a pump-action shotgun?

Introduction to Shotgun is a basic course designed for people with little or no firearms experience. This course will provide a safe and enjoyable first exposure to long guns (shotguns) and shooting.

This class is divided into two sessions. The classroom session, lasting 60 to 75 minutes, allows students to learn the fundamentals of shotgun shooting including safety, basic functions, loading and unloading, mounting, stance, sight picture, and trigger control. During the live-fire session, students will have the opportunity to handle, load, and fire one of our training pump-action shotguns chambered in 20 gauge and will fire up to 20 rounds of ammunition in order to build skill and competence. The course concludes with a wrap-up session in the classroom to review lessons learned and answer any questions that students may have.

The class is offered once a month and is the recommended first step before taking out Basic Defensive Shotgun class. Please refer to our online training calendar for scheduling. Click here

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $ 69.00

Included:

• Pump-action shotgun and 20 Rounds of 20 gauge birdshot
• Students can bring their own shotgun and ammunition (birdshot) but we highly recommend using our training rifles and free ammo
• Personal Protection Equipment: Eye and Ear Rental
• Targets

Customer Responsibility:

• Complete Liability Waiver prior to the start of class – Click Here
• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to class for check in

NOTES:

• This class is available for private parties and other group events
• Students under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the designated start time may not be allowed into class and will need to reschedule
• Completion of this class is NOT sufficient to allow a shooter to shoot shotguns at Indy Arms on high power nights.

***Please arrive 15- 20 minutes early to complete the necessary check in process before any training class. This will give us time to verify your range waiver at the counter. This is also the time to buy ammo, holster, hearing and/ or eye protection or anything else you will need for the class. Classes start promptly and we don’t want you to miss anything.***

Updated: 08/15/26, RWC