July 19 : Practical shotgunner
Defensive shotgunning skill development
Practical Shotgunner: For the 3-Gun Competitor, Home / Personal Defense / LE Applications.
For the past two decades, shotguns have been underrated and overlooked in favor of modern rifles and handguns. For many defensive applications, neither are as efficient, effective or versatile when in capable hands.
The utility of the shotgun and its wide variety of ammunition types is also unmatched. This has become apparent once again with the advent of drone and other robotic technologies, observed in the fields of war and challenges of law enforcement.
Common excuse 1: "I do not have the right shotgun so I cannot train."
All Shotguns can be utilized for defensive purposes, some can be adjusted and improved while others are better suited due to specifics of design, when budgets allow - Lets explore this and see what may be best suited for your intended purposes and needs.
Common excuse 2: "shotguns have too much recoil and are unmanageable."
All shooters* can learn to be effective shotgunners... with knowledge, training and practice. We have instructed many of all sizes and capabilities and know of several high level 5', 100 lb shotgunners.
Let's put in some work in fundamental defensive shotgunner theory, mechanics and techniques. Join us and refine practical skills, overall effectiveness and get moving.
We will adjust our equipment and ourselves for function and efficiency, moving and shooting with purpose.
Related Concepts (but not limited to):
- Patterning and Zeroing
- Ammunition purposes / uses
- Loading / Reloading
- Clearing
- Trigger Manipulation
- Movement Mechanics
- Maintaining Accuracy & Accountability w/ Stress
- Effective Ready Positions for Home / Personal Defense / Competition
- "Gun Dumps" & Transition for Home / Personal Defense / Competition
- Multi Target Awareness, Analysis & Engagement
- Target types and ammunition selection
- Etc
Ken Allen Training, LLC is 'Training for All Conditions'
*Prerequisites: min of 1.0 level skills and safety around others is required
Learn to effectively function in the environments that one lives and works. It’s not all about shooting skills. Learn to be observant and learn to assess, analyze and rapidly process a decision based on what is there that you observe as well as anticipate what you may not have observed. Life does not come with a 1st Responder waiting next to you to help nor is the background, a range backstop. Train.
Be Safe
Ken Allen Training, LLC
August 16 : Practical Defensive Rifle and Handgun Skills
Run'in 'n' Gun'in - PRACTICAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Run'in 'n' Gun'in - Practical Skill Development: For the 3-Gun Competitor, Home / Personal Defense / LE Applications.
Those competing in Kalashtober '25 will benefit from this training "warm up".
Let's put in some work in fundamental mechanics. Join us and refine practical skills, overall effectiveness and get moving.
We will work on tasks needed by the small group.
Related Concepts (but not limited to):
- Movement Mechanics
- Maintaining Accuracy & Accountability w/ Stress
- Use of Cover, Situational Movement & Safety
- Effective Ready Positions for Home / Personal Defense / Competition
- Effective Alternative Engagement Positions for Home / Personal Defense / Competition
- "Gun Dumps" & Transition for Home / Personal Defense / Competition
- Multi Target Awareness, Analysis & Engagement
- Trigger Manipulation
- Etc
Ken Allen Training, LLC is 'Training for All Conditions'
*Prerequisites: min of 1.5 level skills and safety around others is required
Learn to effectively function in the environments that one lives and works. It’s not all about shooting skills. Learn to be observant and learn to assess, analyze and rapidly process a decision based on what is there that you observe as well as anticipate what you may not have observed. Life does not come with a 1st Responder waiting next to you to help nor is the background, a range backstop. Train.
Be Safe
Ken Allen Training, LLC
Past Training Events
Backstory - Carbine type firearms in a Vehicular Environment
Know your State, Region and Environment(s) for Legalities
Carbine type firearms in a Vehicular Environment • Know your state, region and environment(s) for the legalities related to carrying and utilizing firearms in vehicles.
Also study and be aware of the firearms and ammunition(s) capabilities (pos & neg).
‘Vehicular Dynamics and Vehicular Geometry’ is a real skill set with or without a sidearm and or a Patrol Rifle / Defense Carbine (Truckgun). Know the difference in the states you live, work and travel, the sub regions and environments and make sure you spend time training for your actual / anticipated environment(s) and reality(s).
In many places within the US, one most likely will not be driving w immediate response access to a carbine. Plan accordingly. If this need is anticipated in your state, region-area, make sure you follow all related laws and train the application of the firearm(s) from within and around vehicles and learn / understand the ballistic capabilities of your gear.
It’s not all about shooting skills. Learn to be observant and learn to assess, analyze and rapidly process a decision based on what is there that you observe as well as anticipate what you may not have observed to the best of the situation and your ability in that moment. The background will not be a range backstop.
KA Training is not an attorney and does not offer or express legal advice. See a qualified Attorney for any legal advice or information.
Be Safe
Ken Allen Training, LLC