- Shotgun Defense Intro
December 13, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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:
Class will meet at the Redding Gun Club at 21777 Seven Lakes Road Redding Ca 96003
We will take a lunch at 12pm so please bring something to eat as well as plenty of water and snacks.
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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