The 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors walk to their targets to see their results with the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Each instructor performs an annual qualifying course on the shotgun to maintain their proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Michael Boutte, Jr., 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, disposes M870 Shotgun rounds at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Shotgun rounds has nine pellets in each shell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hillman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, qualifies for the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Each instructor performs an annual qualifying course for the shotgun. Shotgun qualification is performed at 25 meters with a maximum effective range of 68 meters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hillman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, loads buckshot in a M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Sergeant Hillman re-qualifies for the shotgun annually. Each shotgun shell holds nine pellets with shotguns holding up to seven rounds. For qualifying purposes, instructors use five shells. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
The 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors re-qualify with the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. To qualify with the shotgun, the instructors need 25 hits on the target. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
Five combat arms instructors from the 2nd Security Forces Squadron re-qualify on the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Each instructor fires five rounds for practice and five rounds for qualifying. To qualify with the shotgun, 25 hits need to make it on the target sheet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
The 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors re-qualify for the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Each instructor stands 25 meters away from the target, the maximum effective range for the shotgun is 68 meters. Each shotgun can hold up to seven rounds and in each round there are nine pellets. An Airman needs 25 hits on the target to qualify on the weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)
Staff Sgt. Kevin Hillman, 2nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, studies his target after a practice round with the M870 Shotgun at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31. Each instructor has to qualify for the shotgun annually. The instructor stands 25 meters away to fire and to qualify, there needs to be 25 hits on the target. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandra M. Boutte) (RELEASED)