Shotgun Shooting - The Basics

[@corki007]

You're wrong and bad advice on a misfire - you don't open the gun straight away , you wait in case its a delayed primer! tut

[@SmallShedSuff]

love this video. I'm 11 years old and have not done much shooting. i had a couple lessons and did a syndicate game day. I went without a instructer with my dad to my local shooting school. Verry informative.

[@williamcollins2327]

Love this! I am an experienced shooter but a reminder now and then is a good thing.

[@edthilenius7530]

I watched most of your fantastic videos, and this one is my favorite. As a new shotgun owner, I am a bit out of my depth on the "do and don't rules." Your video is very user friendly. Thank you for taking the time to share and provide us with your insights. Cheers!

[@AHL77777]

5:29 David dinging another guns barrels on the stone wall 😂🙈

[@martinhambleton5076]

Ouch!😵‍💫

[@Darthdoodoo]

Screw that guy and his barrel 😂😂😂jk

[@rogerdraycott3486]

Good video except u forgot to mention a hang fire and not opening the gun for at least 30 seconds and obviously pointing it in a safe direction.

[@mast3rofnubs114]

what's wrong with opening before 30 seconds? i'm a newbie

[@rogerdraycott3486]

@@mast3rofnubs114 incase the powder ignites and blows up in your face causing serious injury

[@chrishart9841]

Excellent, informative video for a newbie to shotgun shooting like myself. Love the content and simple explanations as to why certain things are done. Thank you.

[@sergeant64]

The only concern is that he have his finger within the *_trigger guard_* even if he are not pointing the gun down the range. I'm aware that some pro--shooters rest their trigger finger against the inside of the trigger guard (not on the trigger).

[@finallevel29]

Brilliant video sir! Always very enjoyable to watch and look forward to your shows! Keep them coming!

[@martymac63]

I'm new to the sport and Thank You, I'm learning so much watching your channel.

[@jameshyde8004]

my first A400 misfired 10 out of 25. they overnighted me a complete new trigger assembly. As the result of that experience i purchased a new A400 multi target 32 in barrel love the company and both guns. you recommended the yildez 12 ga Sp at 79 i wont wear it out but am doing my best to. I shoot at the Fort Worth trap and skeet range. Its a real value and well run.

[@leggy6234]

Only shoot air rifles, but love watching this channel.

[@paulwilson7234]

Excellent video on safety and etiquette 👏

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@tonymorgan3526]

Great video, I had a bad batch of Winchester cartridges, when I put them through my Winchester semi auto the ejector claw ripped the top off the shell, and left the plastic case in the chamber, that was pretty scary!!!!!!

[@afroliciouspresents3603]

I'm telling my fio that, come renewal! I'm not paying the renewal fee because Dave Florent told me it's not a shotgun, it's just a piece of sports equipment. Just think of it as a tennis racket 😅

[@ogstopper]

"Good shooting is NO accident".

[@keithhaynes8079]

Thank you David.

[@chainsawdom1]

Thank you very easy to understand for someone starting out.

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@forddude1976]

I really like that, a shot gun is a shot gun it's a piece of sports equipment. I totally agree

[@pbgd3]

So is my precision rifle, so is my small bore bench rest rig, so is my 2 gun rig. Thats a super silly argument. Your 12 gauge 24 gram 9 shot shell, my pocket knife and a candle and I have a shell that goes through doors.

[@pbgd3]

its all what people want to do with it and nearly nothing to do with the properties of the firearm and yes a shotgun is a firearm.

[@forddude1976]

@@pbgd3 yes point taken, but I think it's helpful for people who don't shoot to see how people do shoot view the guns they own . Hope that makes sens.

[@pbgd3]

@@forddude1976 its disingenuous for people to isolate their preferred sport at the harm of others. Oh a side by side utv is a personal mobility vehicle so we should be able to drive on the sand dunes but those dune buggies and dirt bikes are off road vehicles meant to go fast. Ban those!

[@ghotiiii1]

That was concise and really well explained and informative. Shame it was such a dingy day (maybe a light next time, and some close up inserts)!

[@teitr28]

During the certification course for my shotgun license, we were taught that in case of a misfire, shoulder the gun, keep it pointed down range for 30-60 seconds, and THEN, crack the gun, or unload the cartridge, because if it is the cartridge and it goes off, having the gun open or not pointed down range would not be very fun.

[@BeetleBuns]

yea an out-of-battery would suck majorly

[@garysmith503]

6:07 is also bad practice - take the shells out before shoulderign the gun and turning in the cage

[@mikemorris9636]

Very informative, I’ve been to a registered shoot where rail was much higher than waist where it’s impossible to load with barrels over the rail

[@jamesjohnson7905]

Sorry David as much as I respect you I was looking forward to seeing Amber Hill hopefully you two don't get mixed-up in my dreams

[@raydavies7328]

😂😂

[@buckshotaaa]

@ 9.33 David says "When i open the gun, it (safety catch) comes off". He meant to say comes ON.

[@jaressweatybiffle1111]

David, I have brought a bettinsoli mk3 and can’t really find and reviews on it… have you shot or could you do a review on one? Cheers mate

[@clockworkbike]

Great video.

[@gordy1961]

Great advice...

[@bostarbird5282]

Everyone should review the basics every so often. It's easy to become sloppy and use shortcuts.

[@Tedcz2e]

I have to place the shotgun in the rack with the action open at my local range. The gun then sits on the edge of the recoil pad but it has not fallen over so far.

[@markwierzbicki5307]

You really need to sort your lighting when filming. If the background is bright, then you need extra lighting ( either lights, or reflecting material) so that the presenter doesn’t become a black blob.

[@nathl2321]

From 5:52 to 6:06 you show the don't do things with the gun loaded ... I thought this was a don't do thing ??

[@adrianh9375]

Excellent 😁

[@jameshyde8004]

a great video. being new i discovered a couple of important things. bottom barrel first. how to close an o/u. please discuss what to do with a failed cartridge... Florant reminds me of how my grandpa spoke. At 79 i enjoy the english accent. i cant understand the brand of vest that he uses. he might have covered the miss fire but my computer had a blank spot in the video any safety instruction on simiauto i shoot a yildez 12 ga.sp and a400 multi target

[@Hawks1980]

Are regular prescription glasses ok to wear or do you recommend ballistic ones?

[@PrimaryRavioli]

Companies make OTG shooting safety glasses, they will cover exposed peripheral and forehead gaps. While his baseball cap can still be a good idea, I'd rather have one extra layer of certified protection.

[@Jolly56Roger]

Talking about misfires had a load of misfires with some fiocchi top one 5 in 25 had 500 terrible ,new gun too and my mate has a Blaser same with him misfires. And my guns are some of the best looked after its what I do. I won't go near fiocchi again

[@rogerdraycott3486]

Hopefully it's not the fiocchi carts as wouldn't bring in my second shot with my maxus. Think it could b me not releasing the trigger as wearing gloves! Gonna give it another go soon with the tt1's . Worked perfectly with my 725.

[@danielwatkins8208]

I had a load of duds from the f4s in my 725 that’s fairly new. Same with the black 8s. Won’t use them again

[@Jolly56Roger]

@@rogerdraycott3486 Did it first shots too !

[@haydenbrown8421]

A new gun can be as bad as an old gun for causing misfires. Fiocchi cases do have a slightly thinner rim than say Cheddite cases and this means that the primer face can be further from the pin end. I have had this debate with some other shooters recently but the probability of getting 5 bad cartridges in one packet when there a ten of thousands of empty cases randomly going into a loading machine is huge odds. Pin length, rim thickness, pin wear and movement and headspace are all factors in good firing. I know primer cup metals are different between the brands and use millions of Fiocchi and Cheddite cases every year in our loading. Sometimes a particular gun does just not like one case or another, that is the fact. I shoot a Miroku and it has no problem with either but when I did one day the problem was dirty pins inside the action and poor striking. A proper clean like taking the whole action out and bathing it solved the problem and its been fine since. A friends Blaser F3 had copper slivers inside the action which did not allow the pins to fully strike, a disassemble and clean has cured it. Please don't always blame the cartridge first up.

[@rogerdraycott3486]

@@haydenbrown8421 thanks for that

[@michal.abramowicz]

Fair racing or add more money for bereta or browin?

[@NickBotha]

Thank you

[@gimp6019]

A shotgun is not a firearm? What planet is this guy from?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Yes I know a shotgun is a shotgun.

[@dazzamcc6707]

A shotgun is a firearm.

[@NotALot-xm6gz]

U.K. law considers shotguns to be firearms which is why they’re licensed under the Firearms Act of 1968 (plus later amendments).

[@stevesuder916]

Plut it can shoot slugs up to 200 yards with the right setup.

[@windym709]

A self proclaimed specialist who obviously doesn’t understand the concept of powder types, weights or the effect of rifling, he does talk some sh.. 😂

[@doctordutch]

Great video for a beginner. Now all i have to do is spend $3000 CAD on a firearm, shells and ppe. Ps. Misfires, do you not have to wait 30 secs?

[@donavonrobbins1908]

5:29 did I just hear what I thought I heard?😯

[@TexasChilliMassacre]

At our range we have a stick with a magnet arached to pick up the empty shells.We're mostely obet 50 and it's difficult to bfnd over any pich em up😂😂

[@TheJohnnyCombat]

Lots of information, thank you. May I add that it’s not good practice to give instruction or information, which shows or teaches something that should never be done. Only show the correct method, ensuring the student knows that it’s the only way to do something and any way else is incorrect. I was trained as a firearms instructor in the British Army. My experience tells me that there are people out there who don’t always listen intently to instructions but they try to remember what they saw. Our responsibility is to ensure that they never see something that should not be done. I look forward to your response. Thank you.

[@twinpotracer]

Could I bring my rfm to you to have selective and auto safety put on it?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Yes you can bring it to us to do this if you give Doug a call on 01844 238 308 he will get it done for you.

[@jimreece7615]

Regular glasses are not safety glasses. Please can you do a video on safety glasses?

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Yes we will be doing this.

[@MattJohnson-jj8fd]

5:50 "You don't put the cartridges in the gun and do that." whilst putting the cartridges in the gun and doing that. :/

[@scottcrawford3745]

It's funny ( Strange ) how in the UK there are so many classifications of Guns/ Firearms, and some are just odd to us over here in North America. In Canada, a Firearm is pretty much any weapon system that uses gunpowder/smokeless/black powder/ pyrodex etc. to propel a projectile, AND any compressed-air weapon capable of firing a projectile faster than 495 feet-per-second. So. Shotguns ARE firearms. We basically have 4 classifications: Non-firearm ( Bows, crossbows air weapons below 495fps), Non-restricted ( nearly all rifles/shotguns for sporting/ target/ hunting purposes), Restricted ( which are most handguns, and most semi-automatic centrefire military-type weapons) and Prohibited, where there's such a confusing list of items that it's ridiculous ( handguns with barrels shorter than 106mm/ 4.1 inches), plus all Semi-automatic rifles not covered in Restricted, All previously deactivated full-auto capable firearms, and anything "banned but not confiscated" or not " grandfathered" to the last registered owner. A Possession and Acquisition Licence allows ownership and use of any Non-restricted firearm and the purchase of same, and associated ammo. It allows for the purchase of ALL ammunition regardless of type/ use except explosive tip. The only other classes are Restricted, and Prohibited, of which Prohibited is no longer issued. If you maintained your prohibited license after it was discontinued, you could continue to renew it, but if you fail to renew before it expires, it's gone forever. (an error which I made and have long since regretted. ) Just musing about when you said that a shotgun is not a firearm. Merry/ Happy Christmas, from the Colonials over here in Canada.

[@marknewton8908]

Agreed, from a fellow Canadian.

[@PatOutdoorify]

In any country a shotgun is a firearm, what else could it be??

[@scottcrawford3745]

@@PatOutdoorify Apparently, In the UK, a Shotgun, at least double-barrel ones, are NOT classified/classed as a firearm. Go figure.

[@theessexhunter1305]

Dave do one on AUTO's as they are a nightmare on the clay ground

[@ChrisUKFF]

How exactly? perhaps with a beginner... The only issue I see is how many don't put their spent carts in the bin...

[@theessexhunter1305]

@@ChrisUKFF Explaining about the SAFTEY FLAG, as you cant tell if it loaded with an AUTO for one thing. They are not used on game shoots as Dave mentioned game shooting using a OU. If you need 3 shots to shoot pigeons or ducks then get some lessons lol

[@raydavies7328]

I sort of agree but you can't tell if an over and under is loaded or not when it's in the slip. A mistakingly loaded shotgun in a slip, well we don't my dare even think about that.

[@theessexhunter1305]

@@raydavies7328 As Dave opens the OU as he takes it out of the slip he opens it How can it fire? Take a auto out how can you tell if it is unloaded A FLAG

[@raydavies7328]

Semi autos have always been viewed as a crude, poor man's shotgun and with some justification although snobbery makes a considerable contribution to that. Safety comes down to shooter awareness and routine.

[@michal.abramowicz]

What about glasses?

[@PrimaryRavioli]

I'd recommend any pair of certified shooting glasses, if you wear prescription glasses, they make OTG glasses. Much like jobsite safety glasses, they cover tapped areas for almost any issue

[@evangillies7572]

M8 why do came the gum in line all the time you will hit it every time rather than move the gun down then up just easier to hit the clay

[@neggym]

People should pick up their own cartridges. Not the staff (me). It will take only a few seconds, which the others waiting to shoot, will just have to deal with. At the range where I work, it seems to be the semi auto guys who don’t bring momma to clean after their shooting.

[@3967742]

The only misfires I have had is with Fiocchi ctgs and they are renowned to have harder primers than other makes.

[@daveyboy9845]

I found exactly the same thing

[@coasterbrookie]

Very interesting. We have them in US but not as readily available as Fed and Win. I assume Win is made at Fed armory in Minnesota.

[@martinhambleton5076]

Just read your post. By any chance do you shoot, a Winchester, Miroku, or Browning?

[@3967742]

@@martinhambleton5076 Miroku and there is nothing wrong with my firing pins nor springs as I have had them out and checked them.

[@martinhambleton5076]

@@3967742 The firing pins will check out fine. A friend of mine had the same trouble. His gun was misfiring regularly and found it very frustrating. He eventually got some firing pins that were 10 thou oversized. Problem solved. To prove that this is the problem, when you get a misfire, save the cartridge and when you get home, put 1 layer of sellotape around the outside of the brass, tight up against the rim. Then the next time you're out try to fire it. If it goes off successfully, it is indeed firing pins. The problems only seem to occur with the three manufacturers I mentioned. Good luck in your pursuit in curing the problem anyway.

[@jamesdean5418]

depending where i go...the racks leave all sorts of shit imbedded in the rib ☹... wooden racks are NO GOOD clay ground owners.... i leave mine on my shoulder 👍

[@petemcconnell614]

Really enjoyed the video.... What was the point of someone wearing a mask for cover of video?

[@RabidMortal1]

Really wish you had removed the cartridges when demonstrating what NOT to do…but still good advice

[@3967742]

You took a loaded gun (even though it was broken) and put it over the side of the wall closest to you - unsafe., Also the only misfires I have had is with Fiocchi ctgs and they are renowned to have harder primers than other makes.

[@TexasChilliMassacre]

I realy appreciate you calling it a "baseballcap" instead of" basecap" like the idiots here in germany use to call it. I hate this stupid anglicisims used in the german language nowadays. Don't get me wrong,i'm not against the english language.But many german teens use so many english words not knowing their meaning.

[@Larrylamirius]

In what world is a shotgun not a firearm?

[@Bob-xt2kh]

England

[@DWhite-el4ih]

In what world is a shotgun not considered a firearm? It could be argued that a rifle is also a piece of sporting equipment.

[@michaelplank8966]

In America or england there's no rules or do or don't there's very few it so easy yes it's common sence no cap for me glasses no skeet vest Brandon usa champion no vest no gun bag I carry mine in safe ear plugs are 3 dollars a shoping bag for shells that's it Dave it doesn't matter how it goes into the rack as for way over the top shotgun lincence you should have 5 million shooters you have less than a million on a auto which over 3 quarter s shoot don't pick up your shells on a clay shoot on real game pick up all litter

[@boredwithitall963]

I’m sorry. I’m not a click bait guy but…YOU are not the woman from the thumbnail.

[@rickos1234]

Maximum kill distance 60 yards…. Ok we’ll try that will a 38g Slug !!!

[@nigelmchugh5541]

On a clay ground? Feck me, you must be some shot....

[@thegeekyouseek8229]

A shotgun is not a firearm? What planet do live on? A firearm is a gun, pistol, or any weapon from which a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder.

[@kcstott]

I hate when I have a new shooter tell me the "Safety is on" I simply ask them would they bet their life on the safety? They will say no with hesitation and and "explanation". I say it doesn't matter. If you are not willing to bet your life on it then don't gamble with others lives. Open guns are safe guns. and on semi autos we use ECI's, Empty chamber indicators, Flags. Being American I still find it a bit unsettling that you Brits walk around flagging people with, yes, an open gun. but It's an open gun. I'd like to say Americans are taught to never point a gun at anything they do not wish to destroy. But that's far from true. We have far to many people with no respect for what a gun can do. I just don't like any barrels pointed anywhere near me open gun or not.

[@deirdrepattison7096]

If you are going to continue copying the content of other channels, please try and get basic safety correct. 😖

[@D3F3ND3R86]

Which other channel

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Hello, im sorry you believe some of the information is incorrect, could you let us know what you think is correct so we can try to amend it :)

[@deirdrepattison7096]

@@D3F3ND3R86 Mainly TGS Outdoors and LloydyP

[@D3F3ND3R86]

@@deirdrepattison7096 aye you’re not wrong like 👍🏻

[@windym709]

Yes and he claims to be a Head Instructor, beggars belief really but I suppose you can call yourself anything if Daddy owns a shooting ground Lol.

[@youtubeaddict1234]

"a shotgun it's not a firearm" Only a Brit could be caught dead saying that because of UK gun laws. Shotgun is literally a type of gun aka firearm.

[@garthtimmins2852]

Disappointed by the misleading title of the video. No instruction on how to actually shoot a shotgun, just a 15 minute discourse on range etiquette that honestly could have been done in 5 minutes.

[@michaelplank8966]

We all close are action in the rack English have always done that you don't need a cap or a waistcoat you can watch people at the clayshoot your not all stupid your not children use your safety catch just use common sence if you let to many people in my small country what will happen same principle just common sence be thoughtfully I don't know why David thinks your children but it's a English thing in America it's more fluid I like the flag idea in America most people don't have a flag

[@skyhighactiondrones5453]

If your going to spend good money on a gun, do not use a soft case, hard case only. Don’t ruin your investment

[@TSCTheshootingchannel]

Many Harkila and Croots Cases like the varying canvas and leather or leather options they both have are very protective, although I do agree, some cheap brands like Buffalo River do the job but won't be any where near as protective as a higher end Harkila or Croots slip.

[@doomfathertm8771]

Good luck getting a license these days

[@kevinvajda]

How long are they taking

[@doomfathertm8771]

@@kevinvajda counties are starting to not issue licenses anymore and some counties are revoking them based on any little thing they can find.

[@kevinvajda]

@@doomfathertm8771 what country are you in

[@doomfathertm8771]

@@kevinvajda uk

[@kevinvajda]

Why are taking so long

[@dazzamcc6707]

A shotgun is not a firearm? I’ll think you will find it is.

[@stevesuder916]

Oh bullshit, all shellshell manufactors produce bloopers. It happens, quit blaming cheaper shells.

[@jwindle658]

Nope I'm less than 2 min In and nope.

[@johngoody7815]

A good Instructional video again. personally I believe there should be no safety catches on a gun. 70% of so called accidents say " but i had the safety catch on" not a very good epitaph. a broken gun or open bolt is the only way that a gun is not loaded and is safe.

[@rogerlewis5815]

👍🇨🇱

[@ryanfox2966]

Wear a hat because you may get hit by a clay really lol

[@jimbolaya65]

A shotgun is not a firearm? What in the world- how could you possibly say such a dumb thing?

[@jeetts59]

Caring a gun in a slip on my ground I would loose my membership

[@josephramieri2256]

Worthless to me

[@rg6775]

Mask outside automatic downvote