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Why Choose this Course?
Learn Shotgun Basics with Raised Hunting’s David Holder
In this course, David Holder—best known for his Discovery Channel show Raised Hunting—teaches you everything there is to know about shotguns. David will teach you about the different types of barrels and gauges, how to choose the right shotgun, how to store your shotgun properly, and much more.
Easy Learning System
This course is entirely video based, making the information fun to learn and easy to retain. Plus, you can go back and rewatch the content as many times as you want.
The Fastest, Easiest Way to Learn how to Shoot a Shotgun
Easy, self-paced learning wherever you want it. The lessons are engaging, and the course saves your progress wherever you leave off.
David Holder
David Holder is the founder and CEO of Raised Hunting TV, Raised at Full Draw, and Raised Outdoors. His family’s TV show Raised Hunting currently airs on the Discovery Channel. The show aired on the Outdoor Channel from 2014–2017 and earned an award for best video production for an outdoor series in 2014.
An avid outdoorsman from the early age of 10, David began conducting seminars on elk, whitetail, and turkey calling, as well as hunting techniques, while serving as a firefighter captain with the city of Great Falls, Montana. In 2009, he turned his passion for hunting into a full-time job producing high-quality, heartfelt stories intended to teach his viewers messages about both hunting and life.
Shotgun Basics
Whether you are a shotgun owner or want to become one, this course will teach you how to be a responsible gun owner.
This Shotgun Basics Course was developed by Raised Hunting’s David Holder to help you take the next step in your journey.
Gun Safety
David offers techniques to help you become comfortable holding, shooting, and storing your shotgun. His methods ensure that everyone stays safe while out in the field.
Shotgun Tips and Strategies
Shooting is a very popular outdoor activity—but getting the right equipment and becoming comfortable with it can be intimidating. David Holder has developed the Shotgun Basics Course to teach you the tips and tricks that will help you understand which shotgun to choose and how to stay safe while handling and storing it.
Here’s a sample of some of the topics covered in full detail in the course:
- Gun Safety
- Safeties on Different Actions
- Casing and Traveling with Your Gun
- Shotgun Types
- Shotgun Gauges
- Shotgun Barrels
- Shotgun Chokes
- Shotgun Locks
- Shotgun Shells
- Plugging Your Shotgun
- Cleaning Your Shotgun
- Patterning Your Shotgun
Types of Shotguns
There are many types of shotguns; each kind functions and loads differently. In these videos, David walks you through different types of shotgun actions and how to pick the appropriate gauge, choke, barrel type, and length, depending on what you are hunting.
Shotgun Barrels
In this course, David discusses the many different types of shotgun barrels, from multiple barrels, such as the double-barreled shotgun, to shotguns with interchangeable barrels. His tips will give you the confidence of knowing that your shotgun is ready for a day in the field.
Course Features
Instructional Videos with David Holder
In our course videos, David guides students through shotgun basics. From choosing the right action, caliber, and ammunition to cleaning and storage, David will get you ready to head out into the field and start taking shots.
