Tactics And Training
SafePoint Defense Offers Defensive Shotgun Workshop
Oregon program teaches practical shotgun handling for home defense
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Salem, Oregon
SafePoint Defense, based in Salem, Oregon, conducted its August 11 Defensive Shotgun Workshop, focusing on making the 12-gauge and 20-gauge platforms more accessible and effective for personal and home defense. The course catered to participants of all experience levels, from first-time shotgun owners to seasoned shooters seeking to refine their technique. Training began with a review of shotgun safety, ammunition types, and proper fitment for effective recoil management. Students then progressed to live-fire exercises covering rapid target acquisition, patterning at various distances, and transitioning between ready positions. Instructors highlighted the importance of understanding pellet spread, ammunition selection, and the legal considerations surrounding defensive use. Participants also learned how to integrate the shotgun into a layered home defense plan, including strategies for using cover, managing limited ammunition capacity, and working within the confines of hallways or tight spaces. The workshop concluded with short defensive scenarios to put new skills into practice under time constraints.