Welcome to GAT GUNS

Organizers

Excel Training Group
Excel Training Group

Instructor

  • Bill Zeller
    Bill Zeller
    NRA Certified Instructor

    Bill is a highly decorated firearms professional with an unwavering commitment to safety and skill development.

    NRA Certified Pistol Instructor: Bill possesses the knowledge and skills to guide you through proper firearm handling and safe shooting practices.

    Illinois Approved Concealed Carry Instructor: Get the training and certification you need to carry concealed with confidence. Bill is your one-stop shop for Illinois CCW permit requirements.

    National Range Officer Institute Certified Chief Range Safety Officer: Bill is a leader in range safety, ensuring a secure and controlled environment for all his students.

    Proven Leadership: Bill’s experience as USPSA Program Director at both North Porter County CC (Chesterton, IN) and Oak Park Sportsmens Club (Plainfield, IL) showcases his dedication to the shooting sports community.

    Match Director Expertise: Bill’s experience as IDPA Match Director at Excel IDPA and NPCCC further demonstrates his in-depth knowledge of competitive shooting and practical application of firearms skills.

Class Location

GAT Guns
970 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, IL

Class Categories

Date

Jan 17, 2026

Time

Multiple Dates Available
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost

$150.00

Basic Practical Shotgun

Many believe the shotgun is the prime home defense weapon, yet most newer shotgun owners will never get the opportunity to operate their guns in a safe, controlled environment with any sort of practical, efficient type of shooting.

This class is designed to give the home-defense shotgun owner a chance to work out with their gun shooting live-fire drills on the range, stressing safety, loading, reloading, and firing at multiple targets with live ammunition.

We will start in the classroom looking at safety, gun handling, and loading and firing techniques, then head to the range for live fire drills. Reactive steel targets will be used.

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Range Time
  • Eye and Ear Protection if needed

  • A shotgun in any gauge
  • Two boxes (50 rounds) of birdshot-type ammunition: Shot size of #7 1/2 or smaller
  • Eye and Ear Protection
  • The shotgun must be unloaded and in a case upon arrival. We will check you in as your arrive.

  • There are no pre-requisites for this class.

 

Experience Level Indicator 30

1 -35 = Beginner | 36-70 = Intermediate | 71-100 = Advanced

 

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$150.00
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This class requires a range waiver. WWW.GATGUNS.COM/WAIVER You will not be able to attend class without this waiver. If you have filled out one in the last 12 months, you are good to go!

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