P&S ModCast 200 reviews a recent Shotgun Operator course taught by Rob Haught. Host Matt Landfair is joined by Rob and Matt Haught for a focused after-action discussion.
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Released: July 21, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode Overview
This episode uses the after-action-review format to examine a specific training experience. Rather than presenting the course as a simple endorsement, the conversation preserves observations about what students encountered and what the instruction was intended to develop.
The Haughts’ involvement gives the discussion direct connection to the course and its instructional framework. Listeners interested in defensive-shotgun training can use the episode to understand how an experienced instructor organizes the subject and how lessons from class may translate into continued practice.
The episode is especially useful alongside broader platform discussions. It narrows the subject from general shotgun selection and setup to the learning process surrounding formal instruction, including the value of feedback, evaluation, and deliberate repetition.
As an AAR, the conversation also documents the difference between attending a course and retaining its lessons. Students still have to identify what requires practice, confirm that their equipment supports the task, and apply the instructor’s corrections after the formal training ends. That makes the episode useful both before and after attending shotgun instruction.
Why This Episode Matters
A defensive shotgun is a system rather than an isolated firearm. The gun, ammunition, pattern, loading method, accessories, maintenance, shooter, and intended role all affect performance. Long-form discussion is valuable because it gives experienced practitioners room to explain those relationships and the context behind their conclusions. This episode belongs in the broader Primary & Secondary shotgun series as a focused reference rather than a universal prescription.