Description

Sentinel Concepts Shotgun Dynamics

3 great courses in one!

This class is 3 of Sentinel Concepts shotgun courses in one package. Shotgun Dynamics is put on by Steve “Yeti” Fisher. This course will cover Practical Shotgun, Critical Shotgun, as well as a low light course of fire. Not many shotgun courses are offered in the area, especially from such well known instructors, so this is a perfect opportunity to get some shotgun training. View the course breakdowns, required ammo, and items needed below.

September 19th/20th 2025

Class starts at 9:00AM

Shooting portion Held at Double Tapp

14010 E Double Tapp Ln, Boise, ID 83716

Practical Shotgun

An entry-level course where students are familiarized with their shotguns. This class is geared toward those with training outside the basic classes from novice to the intermediate shooter, looking to tune up some skills. Even at this early level, we expect students to have an understanding of various methods of reloading, weapon manipulation and most importantly muzzle awareness and safety.

THIS CLASS WILL THOROUGHLY COVER

Safety brief & medical plan
Effective accessories
Effective shooting stance
Proper weapon grip
Recoil control
Sight alignment
Sight picture using iron sights and electronic optics
Proper patterning and confirmation of them
Use of the sling
Emergency reloads
Ammo management
Malfunctions of the shotgun
Different shooting positions
Shooting multiple targets
Movement drills
and more…

Critical Shotgun

This course picks up where practical shotgun ended. We will explore the use of slugs,  proper zeros of irons and red dots sights, extended range use of buckshot, as well as shooting on the move, and alternate firing positions/target transitions.

THE CLASS WILL THOROUGHLY COVER 

Safety brief & medical plan
Use of barricades
Different optics and accessories
Effective shooting stance
Recoil control
Sight picture using magnified and or electronic optics
Proper zero and confirmation of them. (Range dependent on distance)
Use of the sling for supported shooting
Use of body supported shooting positions
Trigger control
Different shooting positions

Low Light Shotgun

This course is designed to introduce/enhance students to low light techniques with the shotgun for both weapon mounted and handheld emergency use techniques. Students will be able to focus on these critical low light skills, and will receive ample amounts of practical application in a low light environment.

This portion of the course does require a headlamp, flashlight, and 2 chemlights.

THIS COURSE WILL THOROUGHLY COVER

Safety brief & medical plan
Proper gear selection and placement
Stance
Light placement and activation
Accuracy drills
Positional shooting
Loading techniques
Malfunctions
Accuracy and timed drills performance shooting
Use of cover (range dependent)
Movement
Multiple target tracking
Movement drills
and more…

Required Ammo- More is always better!

• 500 Birdshot
• 100 Buckshot
• 50 Slugs

Equipment Needed

Day 1 September 19th: This course will start at the classroom at Stockpile Defense at 9AM, then you will head to Double Tapp for shooting. Day 2: September 20th, you will meet at Double Tapp from 9AM-3PM. We will break until 6PM, Then meet back at Double Tapp for Low Light Shotgun.