Unit standard 119652

Shotgun Training in Cape Town

The shotgun is the most misunderstood firearm in South African homes. People buy one believing it does not need aiming, and that single belief is behind most of the bad outcomes.

This course puts that right. You learn how a shotgun actually patterns at the distances inside a house, how to load and clear it under pressure, and how to handle recoil so that the second shot is as good as the first.

Assessed against unit standard 119652 — Shotgun, with the business-purposes version (123514) available for security work.

At a glance

  • 1 day
  • Price on request per person
  • Live fire at False Bay range, Glencairn
  • Classroom in Milnerton
  • Beginners welcome

Book on 065 967 1535

What the course covers

Who it is for

  • Home-defence owners
  • Clay, sport and field shooters
  • Security officers who carry a shotgun on duty
  • Anyone adding a shotgun to an existing competency

What to bring

  • Your ID
  • Your shotgun and licence if you own one
  • Ammunition — ask us for the round count when you book
  • A jacket or padded shirt; a day of shotgun is felt in the shoulder

Unit standards

The codes this training is assessed against — the same codes that appear on your certificate and on the SAPS training register.

117705Knowledge of the Firearms Control Act
119652Shotgun
123514Shotgun — business purposes
123512Tactical shotgun

Frequently asked questions

Is a shotgun really a good home-defence firearm?

It can be an excellent one and a poor one, and the difference is entirely training. You cannot point a shotgun vaguely and expect it to work. A day on the range showing you the real pattern answers this better than any argument.

Do you cover slugs?

Yes — what a slug is, what it does and the situations where using one would be a serious mistake.

Can I use a semi-automatic shotgun?

Yes. Bring the shotgun you actually own; that is the one you should be trained on.

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Book your shotgun course

Bookings are essential — call or WhatsApp 065 967 1535, or email info@capetownfirearmtraining.co.za, and we will confirm a date and tell you exactly what to bring.

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