Let's Talk Shotgun Training
Hopefully, this can serve as a central thread to discuss any and all shotgun training and related subjects. Feel free to add anything you feel would be beneficial for others to know.
Personally, I'm looking to take a pistol and shotgun class in 2018, now that my schedule allows for such things. I've not done any shotgunning work other than quals in the Navy (mid-late 90's), which was aim at the big blue target off the flight deck and pull the trigger. As such, I'm starting from experiential scratch. My mission and purpose is learning to use the shotgun as a primary HD long arm while traveling with my family.
A few things off the top of my head that I'm curious about, which can serve as a primer for the thread...
Formal training -
What courses have you taken, and how has it benefited your shotgunning?
Who's your shotgun instructor or class bucket list?
Got any classes upcoming?
Personal training -
Are there any quintessential shotgun drills?
Other drill suggestions? Reps?
Suggestions for training at home?
Hardware -
What inert/dummy/training ammo has worked for you?
Again, feel free to share any shotgun training related experience, suggestions, worthy reads/links, or stories. My shotgunning glass is empty, and I'd like to fill it up.