Students Will Be Introduced To Defensive Shooting Techniques Used In A Close Quarter Environment That Will Leave Them Feeling More Confident Using Their Shotgun In A Defensive Situation. Prerequisite: previous shotgun shooting experience preferred but not essential. DSS COVERS THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: • Safety (due to devastating short range effects of a shotgun, there are shotgun-specific considerations) • Considerations when selecting a defensive shotgun • Busting shotgun-vs-rifle myths • Selecting and patterning defensive ammunition • Choosing modifications and accessories - what's good, what's bad, and why • Use of modern recoil mitigation techniques (push/pull, or "stretching") • Employment from various ready positions • Reliable loading and reloading techniques that work under stress from gun-mounted ammunition carriers • Close quarters retention considerations • Efficient drills and practice routines to build and maintain proficiency