Shotgun Courses in Ontario?

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Hello all,

Looking to put a down payment on my very first shotgun this week - an 870.

Are there any defensive shotgun courses, or specifically, any shotgun courses I can take that are geared towards the application of the 870?
 
I don't know about Ontario but there are shotgun courses by Tactical Response in western Canada. I think, check with Stevo he's the man.
 
There are defensive pistol / shotgun courses in Ontario. Where are you located?

I don't know your age, or financial situation, but if I may make an observation: You are making a down payment on a $300 shotgun. Do you think you'll be able to afford the course?
I don't mean that as a knock on you, just that the courses and the gear to do them aren't cheap. Requirements for light attachments, MOLLE gear, ammo etc. will put you easily at 1000 bucks. Then there's accommodations, travel etc...

Most also are a combination of pistol & shotgun (that I've seen) so if you don't have a pistol, it won't be what you are looking for.

Just throwing it out there. If you have questions, I might be able to answer them for you in PM as I don't much like to talk about that stuff here where prying eyes want to see what "nasty" things we are doing :)

Maybe others here might know of some more simplistic courses than the ones I usually come across.
 
Is'nt the 870 what Police and the military use? I did'nt know our Canadian Military is using $2500 semi-auto Benelli's. That explains why my damn land taxes are so high. LOL.
 
I was referring to the comment you made about him putting a down payment on a $300gun. Did'nt mean to go off topic. Maybe I misunderstood your remarks. I was simply suggesting that, just because the origional poster is using a $300 shotgun, and not a $2500 shotgun does'nt mean he should'nt be looking into a tactical course, no matter what it costs to sign up. My apology's if I was off base, it was unintentional.
 
i think what he may have meant was, if you cant buy a 300 dollar shotgun outright, the courses may be a little hard to pay for as well.
 
blueflash said:
I was referring to the comment you made about him putting a down payment on a $300gun. Did'nt mean to go off topic. Maybe I misunderstood your remarks. I was simply suggesting that, just because the origional poster is using a $300 shotgun, and not a $2500 shotgun does'nt mean he should'nt be looking into a tactical course, no matter what it costs to sign up. My apology's if I was off base, it was unintentional.
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I own 3 870's.. Great shotgun.. Use them all the time for tactical courses. :)
Most of mine cost less than $300.. :D

Dunner was on the mark, I just meant if you can't afford to just buy a 300 shotgun, then you may be limited in your choice of courses offering defensive training as he may not have all the kit required, ammo costs etc.

Was just trying to help him out a bit and put it in perspective. :)
 
Just to allude here - am putting a down payment on the shotgun, not due to a money issue... due to a timing issue as I'm getting married in less than a month.

The funds could be going elsewhere, but I want it off the shelf.

What type of gear should I be looking into for these courses?

I don't mean to sound noobish but I didn't know there was a pre-requisite for gear too =)
 
Shell holders (not just side-saddles) but on belt or vest.
Sling.
A weapon mounted light may be required depending on course.
Eye and hearing safety.
That's a bare minimum, any course will have it's own list of required or recommended items.
Some courses will require a pistol (allow with it's gear, mags, holster,etc), I some cases you may be required to have taken a pistol combat course as a prerequisite.
 
youonlywish said:
Just to allude here - am putting a down payment on the shotgun, not due to a money issue... due to a timing issue as I'm getting married in less than a month.

The funds could be going elsewhere, but I want it off the shelf.

What type of gear should I be looking into for these courses?

I don't mean to sound noobish but I didn't know there was a pre-requisite for gear too =)
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Gee, you're letting your wedding get in the way of your shotgun?? :D LOL

Forbes/Hutton already mentioned some things, I'd like to add one more piece of kit. Rather than shell "holders" per say, I use a "utility pouch" on my belt. I can stuff 25 rounds of shotgun ammo in there in 2 seconds (dump the box in) and as long as there's no requirement for a certain load out, it's really easy to just grab shells as needed and stuff 'em in the shotgun. I have a side saddle on one of my 870's which I use as well.

One thing that you will find challenging at first in shotgun training is keeping the pig fed. You forget that you only have 3 - 4 - 5 (or whatever your shotgun holds) shells and then you are running a course of fire and instead of bang you get a click.. lol.. Always good to remember to stuff one up the tube as soon as possible after doing some firing.
 
Plink said:
Well, we all start somewhere eh! :)

When you get ready to go, let us know and I'm sure we can find you something :cool:
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I'm pretty much good to go.

Put quite a few rounds through...

Though I do not have a restricted certification - I'm looking for a shotgun course.
 
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