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If you are new to shotguns or looking to build a strong foundation in safe firearm handling, the NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course at Bolt Carrier Gun Exchange provides the professional instruction and hands-on training needed to develop confidence, safety awareness, and practical shotgun skills.
Led by certified NRA instructors in Wayne, NJ, this course is designed to introduce students to the safe and responsible use of shotguns through structured classroom education and practical firearm handling exercises. Whether your interest is recreational shooting, home defense, hunting, or general firearm education, this course delivers essential training in a professional and safety-focused environment.
At Bolt Carrier Gun Exchange (BCGE), safety is always the first priority. The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course is built around developing proper firearm handling habits and ensuring students understand how to safely operate and maintain a shotgun.
This beginner-friendly course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to shotgun operation, firearm safety principles, and safe shooting practices. Students will receive step-by-step instruction designed to help them build confidence while learning in a structured and supportive environment.
Our goal is not only to teach students how to use a shotgun safely, but also to instill the discipline and mindset necessary for responsible firearm ownership.
During this NRA-certified shotgun training course, students will learn:
Students will also demonstrate safe shotgun handling skills under instructor supervision.
This course follows NRA training standards and is instructed by certified firearm professionals with decades of real-world experience. Training at BCGE emphasizes hands-on learning, practical application, and safety-focused instruction tailored to students of all experience levels.
Instruction is led by Leo, a highly experienced firearms instructor with over 25 years of firearm training experience and multiple certifications, including:
As an NRA Certified Counselor, Leo is also qualified to train future firearm instructors, reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in firearm education and safety training.
The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course is ideal for:
No prior shotgun experience is required.
Students choose BCGE for professional firearm instruction that prioritizes safety, education, and real-world application.
Our training environment focuses on:
We believe that informed and disciplined firearm owners are safer, more confident, and better prepared.
Bolt Carrier Gun Exchange
1341 Hamburg Turnpike, L-6
Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone: (973) 986-5849
Students will learn shotgun safety, firearm handling, shotgun parts and functions, safe loading and unloading procedures, shooting fundamentals, and NRA firearm safety rules.
Yes. This course follows official NRA training standards and is taught by certified NRA instructors at Bolt Carrier Gun Exchange.
Yes. This course provides foundational shotgun safety and handling skills that are beneficial for recreational shooting, hunting, and home defense applications.
The NRA Basics of Shotgun Shooting Course is $200 plus a 3.5% credit card processing fee. Contact us for upcoming class dates and registration availability.
