Treasure Valley Shooting Academy

Build Shotgun Skill With Control

The Tactical Shotgun (STAC) program is designed for shooters looking to advance their shotgun handling skills in dynamic, real-world contexts. These courses emphasize recoil management, movement, target descrimination, and decision-makeing under pressure.
TVSA offers three progressive levels of Tactical Shotgun training. Each level intentionally builds on the last to ensure students develop safely, methodically, and with confidence. 

No shotgun? No problem. Contact us for more information on shotgun rentals.

Class Overview

The STAC program provides students with knowledge, feedback, and new foundations to effectively function with a shotgun in situations that may necessitate its use. Training focuses on practical application, adaptability, and accountability rather than static drills alone.
There is NO classroom portion for STAC courses. All instruction takes place on the shooting range.
*While prerequisite courses are recommended, TVSA Chief Instructors may evaluate students seeking to enter higher-level courses to ensure accurate placement based on familiarity, skill, and experience. 
*Students less familiar with tactical shotguns are encouraged, but not required, toc attend a Basics prior to enrolling in STAC courses.

Tactical Shotgun Training Levels

The Tactical Shotgun program follows a clear progression:

• STAC1- Advancing Skills: Level 1
• STAC2- Introduction to Movement: Level 2
• STAC3- Fire Team Fundamentals: Level 3

Each level serves as a prerequisite for the next.

What You Will Learn

Students will be presented with concepts and practice drills surrounding:

• Taking shotgun skills to new levels
• Using your shotgun effectively while in motion
• Working together with a partner or small team
• Accommodating for various targets and distances
• Situational awareness and threat assessment
• Advanced shotgun fundamentals and tactical concepts
• Identifying and clearing malfunctions
• Transitions between primary (shotgun) and secondary (sidearm)

Instruction is adaptive and scaled to the student's demonstrated proficiency.

Who This Program Is For

• Shooters seeking practical, real-world shotgun training
• Individuals wanting to move beyond the static shotgun drills
• Students preparing for movement based and team-oriented exercises
• Those looking to progress into advanced tactical shotgun skills

A foundational understanding of firearm safety is required.

How This Course Is Taught

• Instructor-led, range-only training
• Progressive drills emphasizing movement, distance, and target engageement
• Individual feedback and corrective coaching
• Emphasis on control, accountability, and safe execution

Instructor Experience

All Tactical Shotgun courses are led by TVSA Certified Instructors with extensive experience in shotgun handling, defensive training, and practical application.

Students benefit from:

• Certified firearm instructors with advanced tactical training backgrounds
• Provben experience teaching civilian defensive shotgun use
• Individual assessment and personalized coaching
• A professional training culture centered on safety and performance

Instructor oversight ensures students progress with discipline, clarity, and confidence. 

Safety Comes First

Shotgun training demands rigorous attention to safety and control.
All STAC courses are conducted under strict safety protocols with close instructor supervision. Students are expected to demonstrate consistent muzzle awareness, recoil management, and adherence to commands at all times.

What You Are Required To Bring

• Shotgun of your choosing
• 200 rounds of ammunition
  • 150 rounds of buckshot or birdshot
  • 50 rounds of slugs
• Sling properly fitted to your shotgun
• Eye and ear protection
• Sidearm with holster (Levels 2 & 3)
  • 100 rounds of ammunition
• Lunch/Snacks
• Beverages (hydration is strongly encouraged)

Footwear Requirements:
*Open-toe shoes are NOT permitted. Students wearing open-toe shoes will be unable to partcipate in live-fire drills, which will prevent you from earning a course certificate. 

Important Safety Note

• UNLOADED shotgun/sidearm, holstered (if applicable)
• EMPTY magazine(s)

For safety reasons, all firearms and magazines must be EMPTY and UNLOADED upon arrival. Compliance will be verified prior to training. 
*Failure to follow safety procedures will result in removal from the course.

What You Will Leave With

• Demonstrate improved confidence and competence with your shotgun
• Manage recoil and target transitions more effectively
• Apply advanced shotgun fundamentals underm dynamic conditions
• Safely transition between shotgun and sidearm when required
• Possess a clear progression path through advanced STACT training

Successful completion prepares students for advancement into higher-level Tactical Shotgun courses.

Pricing & Logistics

Course Cost: $175
Shotgun Rental: see Firearm Rentals
Additional details regarding schedule, range location, and course duration will be provided during registration. 

Ready To Train

If you're ready to develop practical shotgun skills grounded in real-world application and disciplined execution, the STAC program offers a structured path forward.

Register for STAC

Questions? Contact us and we'll help determine the appropriate, course level for you.