Homeowners while they want to protect their family and possessions do not necessarily want to cause a fatality while doing so. If this is the case, you can use so-called non-lethal rounds in your home defense shotguns. The shells would be of the same gauge as your shotgun and can be l...
The gauge should be considered. I prefer a 12-gauge shotgun, but a 20-gauge model is a formidable option as well. Even the .410 may work well with proper loads. Penetration is good with buckshot in all gauges. The larger gauges have more choice in loads and deliver a greater payload....
Home Defense: AR vs. Shotgun | Gun DigestWhich is the better choice for home defense?Richard A. Mann
A good patterning #1 or #0 Buckshot load from a 12 gauge pump shotgun that you are well-trained and totally competent with is hard to beat. No one wants to be forced to use a weapon in self-defense, but if you are forced to it might as well be something that quickly eliminates the...
A great pheasant load is a 20ga 3-inch #5. A .410 2-½ inch #0 (buckshot) could be a great short-range home-defense load. Just gauge, length, and shot size. If there's enough variety, add shot weight to your choice. Easy, right? Don't worry if you get these in a ...
Dragons Breath 12 Gauge 2-3/4" - 5 Rounds Price: $32.00 5 rounds per box 20 Gauge Dragons Breath 2-3/4″ - 5 Rounds Price: $30.00 5 rounds per box .410 Judge Dragons Breath 2-1/2" - 25 Rounds Price: $90.00 25 rounds per box Dragons Breath 12 Gauge 2-3/4" -...
TheHornady 12-gauge Critical Defenseis one example of buckshot that is very dense at close range. The pattern of the Hornady load is the densest I have yet tested in conventional buckshot. Even so, it is a pattern, not a single projectile. Recoil is there with buckshot, while a reduced-...
versions and can hold either 15 or 25 shells in the loops. They are evenly stitched together nicely and have stretchy nylon that allows for storage of 20 or 12 gauge shells. With it fully packed, you’ll have as much ammo as you could possibly need with this sling around your shoulder!
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Gauge: 12 Barrel: 18.5” Capacity: 7 Chamber: 3” Sight: Single Bead Weight 7.5 lbs Shotguns: The Ultimate Home Defense weapon for Preppers Remember, it’s all about firepower, accuracy, and ease of use. The number one thing that swayed our thinking was a statistic on how many shots hit...