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Pro’s Guide to Defensive Shotgun
For decades, the shotgun has been surrounded by myths. Some claim it doesn't require precise aiming. Others believe its recoil is too punishing to control. Many assume that simply chambering a round is enough to end a confrontation.
The reality is different. In this Pro's Guide, defensive shotgun instructor Kevin Estella breaks down the mechanics, manipulations, and mindset required to master one of the most versatile—and misunderstood—weapon systems available today.
What You’ll Learn
Running the Shotgun
Learn how to set up, load, carry, and maintain your shotgun while building habits that keep it running reliably.
Controlling Recoil
Master stance, mounting, and recoil-management techniques that improve control, speed, and confidence behind the gun.
Understanding Ballistics
Discover how buckshot and slugs actually behave at different distances and learn when each is the right choice.
Performing Under Pressure
Develop efficient reloads, transitions, movement, and weapon-handling skills designed for realistic scenarios.
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Episode 1:
Foundations of the Shotgun
A defensive shotgun is only as effective as its setup. In this episode, Kevin breaks down the anatomy of the platform, covering controls, ammunition selection, loading methods, carry options, and equipment considerations. Learn how to build a reliable shotgun system and understand the fundamentals that form the foundation of effective shotgun use.
Episode 2:
Stance, Recoil and Ballistics
Learn how proper stance, weapon mounting, and recoil-management techniques improve control while exploring how buckshot and slugs perform at different distances. Through live-fire demonstrations, Kevin shows why patterning, ammunition selection, and accountability matter every time the trigger is pressed.
Episode 3:
Stress Drills and Manipulations
In the final episode, Kevin introduces practical drills focused on reloads, target transitions, movement, positional shooting, and emergency manipulations. Discover how structured training helps build confidence, improve performance, and keep the shotgun running when every second counts.
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Meet Your Instructor
Kevin Estella is the founder of Obsidian Spear Group and a lifelong outdoorsman, firearms instructor, and educator. Drawing on decades of experience in hunting, survival, and defensive firearms training, he has trained law enforcement personnel, military professionals, and civilians across the United States.
Drawing from years of teaching and field experience, Kevin shares the techniques, considerations, and training principles that have shaped his approach to the defensive shotgun.
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