Event Phone: 530-560-4908
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Shotgun Defense Intro
April 18, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Redding Classroom NFI Defensive Shotgun Introduction Event will begin at the Redding Classroom and then transition to the Redding Gun Club after lunch.
Join Bryan Rheem, Senior Instructor at Northern Firearms Instruction, for this introductory 8-hour course.
Meet your instructor!

Questions? Bryan Rheem (call or text) 530-560-4908
NRA Rifle Instructor # 181962186
COST: $190 Course Fee + $15 Range Fees
The NFI SHOTGUN DEFENSE Introduction Course is intended for the new shotgun user who has purchased a shotgun for self-defense.
The course is intended to build marksmanship skills and confidence in the basic use of the shotgun platform.
SPECIAL NOTES AND ATTACHMENTS
Please select/print the links below and complete them.
NFI Waiver and Release of Liability
CLASS DETAILS:
This class will begin at the NFI Classroom located at 11091 Rhyolite Dr #1, Redding, CA 96003. After lunch, the class will resume at the Redding Gun Club located at 21777 Seven Lakes Road Redding Ca 96003.
We will take a lunch at 12pm so please bring something to eat or plan on picking something up before arriving at the Redding Gun Club. .
CLASS TOPICS:
Firearm safety and introduction to the shotgun platform
Shotgun Nomenclature and Ammunition
Loading, Unloading and Operation
Disassembly and Cleaning
Marksmanship
Introductory Self-Defense concepts
RANGE PACKING LIST:
Please bring the following items to the range:
Shotgun you plan on shooting. All firearms must be cased.
100 cartridges (25 slugs, 25 00 Buckshot, 50 Target loads)
Hand Towel
2 magazines
Eye and Ear Protection
Lunch + Snacks and drinks if desired
Folding chair for breaks and lunch at the range
Closed-toed shoes
Contact with any questions!
Bryan Rheem – (530) 560-4908
NRA Rifle Instructor # 181962186
“My Right, My Responsibility”
Cancellation Policy: Training fees include a 50% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations prior to the start of the class will be given a 50% refund of training fees, or a one-time reschedule of training within one year. Students who are absent from any portion of a class without notice will forfeit all training fees. Please contact your instructor as early as possible to cancel your class.
Venue: Redding Gun Club
Venue Phone: 530-549-4652
Venue Website: https://www.reddinggunclub.net/contact
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