STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Discuss brief history of shotguns.

 2. Identify principle parts of a shotgun, types of actions and their function.

 3. Demonstrate and discuss safe handling rules for a shotgun.

 4. Identify different components of a shotgun shell.

 5. Discuss the firing sequence of a shot shell.

 6. Demonstrate and discuss fundamentals of shotgun shooting.

 7. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and attitude necessary to shoot a shotgun on the range.

 8. Shoot a moving target using fundamentals of firing the shot.

 9. Identify materials needed to clean a shotgun safely.

 10. Identify several ways to pursue a shooting interest.

 11. Identify criteria for selecting a shotgun.

 12. Discuss how to join shooting groups.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Shotgun knowledge and safe handling

 II. Shot shell information

 III. Loading the shotgun

 IV. Firing the shotgun

 V. Cleaning the shotgun

 VI. Shooting at a moving target

 VII. Shotgun shooting and activities