When it comes to home defense, you want to make sure you have the right weapon. The 12 gauge is one of the most popular choices for home defense. It has a wide range of power and accuracy, making it a great choice for any situation. Here are five key points to consider when looking...
You should only ever use ammunition appropriate for your shotgun. For example, you would only use 12 gauge shells in a 12 gauge shotgun. If you wanted to shoot 20 gauge ammo, you need to use a 20 gauge shotgun. While not necessarily bad for home defense in a vacuum, I'll explain ...
It can be argued that part of self-defense is mental over physical, and a giant powerfulOTF knifepopping open is the blade equivalent of the unmistakable sound of a 12-gauge pump shotgun being racked. Microtech’s are impractical, expensive, overly ornate, needlessly aggressive knives – that ...
Always go with 12-gauge for a home defense shotgun. Okay,almostalways go with a 12-gauge. The other contender is 20-gauge. Both are perfectly viable options that will deal a lot of damage to an attacker. Contrary to what some people may think, the 20-gauge is not to be underestimated...
A typical 12 gauge shotgun shooting lead shot can expect ranges from 20 to 35 yards. If you shoot steel shot, you can reach effective ranges from 20 to 35 yards. If you are limited to only one choke for your shotgun, the modified choke is the best choice. ...
On a good morning of pheasant hunting, I’ll leave my truck with a pocket full of shotgun shells, two water bottles, a couple of granola bars, my dog, and my gun. I won’t return until it’s time for a late lunch. Or, if it’s a really good morning of pheasant hunting, I’...
Still, when was the last time you actually needed more than 15 shells for a self-defense situation? There is a left handed conversion kit, which will make a small proportion of you happy. And it does come in a fetching Flat Dark Earth and Drab Olive Green, if you want to step away ...
that can be adapted to certain flashlights allowing you to operate the light by pressing down on the pressure pad that is mounted close to where your hands would naturally grasp the weapon in a self defense situation. You do not want to have to fumble for the on switch during a ...
Let’s take a look at what puts thisbest home defense pump shotgunabove the rest by starting with the specs and key features: Action: Pump Gauge: 12 Gauge Barrel Length: 18.5 in Chamber: Cylinder Bore Overall Length 28.75 in Capacity: 5+1 ...
A break-action rifle works exactly like a break-action shotgun. You flip a locking lever over to one side, give the forearm a little pull, and the action breaks open. Most have an extractor that will push the empty case up enough to grab it with your fingers, while others will actuall...