Choose the private shotgun session that fits your range and goals. The two-hour, slug-only indoor session is offered at Founders Shooting Club in Fort Lauderdale or North Miami and concentrates on safe handling, loading and unloading, mounting, recoil control, reloads, and malfunction fundamentals. The four-hour private session is held at Homestead Training Center and adds movement, positions, transitions, and dynamic problem-solving.
Both paths are private and tailored to the student. The range determines what can be trained safely. Four-hour group shotgun training remains at Homestead Training Center.
Founders Shooting Club Fort Lauderdale or North Miami
Homestead Training Center only
Looking for a group? See the four-hour Homestead group shotgun course. Merchant fees may apply.
Private shotgun training is built around your shotgun, experience, and defensive needs. Start with the two-hour slug-only indoor fundamentals session at Founders, or choose the four-hour Homestead session when you want movement, positions, transitions, and a full dynamic course.
Both are one-on-one with Stephen Cohen and progress at your pace.
protocols for safe shotgun handling under stress
understanding spread patterns, penetration, and the differences between birdshot, buckshot, and slugs
stance, grip, sight picture, sight alignment, breathing, trigger control, follow-through
high ready, low ready, and safe transitions to target engagement
diagnosing and fixing common shotgun stoppages
tactical and emergency reloads to keep your shotgun in the fight
engaging from standing, kneeling, and unconventional positions
engaging targets while moving safely and maintaining control
seamlessly switch to your pistol when your shotgun is empty or inoperable (if participating)
building the mental toughness to handle dynamic, high-stress defensive encounters
Advance your skills with these progression courses:
Yes – but you should have some basic firearm familiarity. Complete beginners may benefit from a private handgun or fundamentals session first.
Limited rentals available for serious students; contact us before booking.
Reliable pump or semi-automatic 12 or 20 gauge shotguns with a sling.
Yes – if you bring a handgun with a quality OWB holster and sturdy belt, we will cover shotgun-to-pistol transitions.
Yes – you’ll learn the differences and pattern your shotgun with all three loads.
This course is for training purposes only. Tactical U makes no representations or guarantees regarding legal use-of-force decisions or the outcomes of defensive engagements. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with your local, state, and federal laws regarding firearms and self-defense.
All students must sign a liability waiver prior to participating. No student may proceed without acknowledging and accepting full responsibility for their actions, decisions, and adherence to safety protocols during and after training.
Compare the two-hour Founders option with the four-hour Homestead option, or talk with Stephen before choosing.
(954) 637-2115