bit of shotgun self defence info

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good for HIM!
we need more guys like this business owner,
who refused to be robbed by scum
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32426383/ns ... nd_courts/
he should get a medal and be immune to any civil action by the scums lawyers
http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/imr_reloading.pdf
a 20"-24" barrel allowing the necessary magazine length for a 7-8 shot shot capacity is very useful, as is a butt stock shell holder for a few extra shells

the military did some testing years ago and the best compromise shot size was #1 buck as it tended to place the most hits that would still penetrate deep enough to produce fatal wounds ,at the limited distances a shotgun is considered effective at (out to about 35 yards) but they still tended to order 00 buck, the truth is that after about 15-20 yards a shotgun lost a great deal of its effectiveness but inside of 20-25 yards it is extremely effective on soft targets, a 10-12 ga with the correct ammo in skilled ands and used at under about 25-30 yards is just as effective as a 9mm sub machine gun in most conditions on un-armored human opponents.
if you can find a rifled shot gun barrel it can use slugs, with much increased range and much better accuracy,

but you will find buckshot nearly useless,in a rifled shot gun barrel, at all but point blank to about 10-15 yards range with a rifled barrel using buckshot
keep in mind most 12 ga fit 2 3/4" shells that throw 9 00 buck, or 12 00 buck depending on the loads
many 3" shells usually throws 12 00 buck, but the high velocity versions kicks harder and slows repeat accurate shots, there's also 15 pellet versions in 3" 12 ga (and 18 00 buck in the 10ga 3.5" cartridges)
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remember were talking DEFENSIVE,
you've got VERY HARD TIME, LEGALLY IN SOME JURISDICTIONS,
PROVING THE PERSON IN YOUR HOME IS A LETHAL THREAT
THUS LEGALLY no real DEFENSIVE use, inside your home or business past 20 yards, in most cases,
unless he's armed and has broken into / in your home,
AND THERE'S OBVIOUS EVIDENCE HE FORCED HIS WAY INTO YOUR HOME!
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t would be much more difficult to legally justify shooting at an (ATTACKER) past 5-10 yards, unless he's armed and in your home,
and at those ranges a 12 ga is devastating on soft targets, the fact that the guys killed, in the link above, made it out into the street strongly suggests he used duck loads, not buck shot, at 5-10 feet even heavy bird shots (#4-#2) is potentially very lethal with good shot placement, and a knowledge of anatomy
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http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM820-5.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM801-5.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/AMM802-5.html

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/36182-5.html

http://www.chuckhawks.com/shotguns_protection_field.htm
 
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Personally I think every state and municipality should have a castle law and a no retreat law.

Here in Mississippi where I live, and I'm new to this area so I am not 100% certain, I know we have a castle law and two LEO's have told me if I see someone on the neighboring property and feel threatened I can take them out. I suppose I should check with an atty first.

From what I gather by watching the local news people who shoot trespassers tend not to be arrested here.
watch the video ALL THE WAY THROUGH
 
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if your going to select a shotgun load, for personal defense, select nothing smaller than #4 buckshot and 00 or 000,
is probably better FOR MEDIUM TO LARGER GAME HUNTING
(unless your shooting inside the home primarily, as you don't want to injure people in rooms you can't see shooting through several walls away)
USE of the larger buck shot, for hunting things like coyotes is a good option in that theres a greater chance of reaching the targets vitals, shot guns throw patterns, but depending on the loads used and the guns choke they can be as wide as about 1"-2" per 1 yard of distance, but commonly hold tighter groups, at common across the room ranges , groups of buckshot , probably hit in a group 4"-7" wide inside a home #4 buck is preferred by many law enforcement personnel, as a typical 12 ga shell holds about 40 pellets and at across the room distances
(15ft to 15 yards)you typically see a 4"-10" group size on target

http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/bot3.htm

http://www.internetarmory.com/shotgun_defense.htm

http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/the- ... se-shotgun

http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/shot ... me-defense

http://www.members.tripod.com/~jth8260/shotgun.html

http://www.firearmstactical.com/briefs10.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_5088352_use-sho ... fense.html
 
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I was recently asked what shotgun shell load was useful in a 20GA
I always prefered the #3-or- #4 buck ammo,
as it's unlikely or at least less likely to pass through several interior redundant walls ,
in a home and still retain lethal punch should you miss the intended target!


there's several dozen good quality pump and semi auto shotguns chambered in 20 ga

 
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what the guy in the video overlooks is that yes you get excess penetration with the common 00 buck or slugs,
but you can use #4 buck to significantly increase the lethality up close and REDUCE potential over penetration issues
 

if you've been in most gun shops you've seen the fairly low cost TURKISH clones of many popular shotguns for sale!
many look and feel like the original brands there were made to look like.
and like most things that are made to be a very low cost version of a well known and respected product,
that unfortunately costs a respectable amount of money..
THERES A DARN GOOD REASON THEY CAN BE SOLD AT A MUCH LOWER PRICE!
LOWER QUALITY
Many well known name brands would laugh off a 500 shot test

now that certainly does not indicate that the lower cost AMERICAN or foreign made shotguns are all flawless
but the better quality name brands generally will easily pass that test
benelli,beretta, H&K, ITHACA, remington, winchester even most of the more expensive mossbergs


when your life and your families lives may depend on your skill, knowledge and equipment not failing.
it sure seems like spending a bit more cash if that's required,
to be sure you have decent quality equipment,

MATTERS and is a good IDEA!
 
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use of high quality name brand 10ga- 12 ga- 20 ga ammo, ideally,
some slugs and some buckshot , matching the shotgun you use is obviously required
and yes practice on a regular basis is MANDATORY.
Id strongly suggest a 6-8 shell capacity

don't skimp on the quality of the shotgun, the price might look high,
compared to some cheaper options but your life may depend on flawless function,
something cheaper shotguns tend to lack!
and personally prefer the, better quality semi auto shotguns
equipped with basic open iron rifle sights,
but a good pump actions a good option.
the 3-5 shot mag capacity versions may work but are a disadvantage
in my opinion
check your local gun shops for used trade in quality shotguns you might get lucky
a 5-7 shot magazine capacity and a butt stock sleave holding 6-8 more shells should be more than enough shells,

but they make 50-60 shot belts, you can criss cross on your chest, if you want to look like a mexican bandit from 1930s hollywood westerns






 
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if your at a gun shop and see a shotgun you like ,ask if magazine extensions are available,
many semi auto shotguns come in a basic 3-4 shot config, but 3-5 shot mag extensions are available for some models,
obviously the mag extension should not exceed barrel length,
also ask if there's a "MARINE" model with stainless or nickel or chrome plated parts to reduce the need for as frequent maintenance
 
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keep in mind both slugs or buckshot are very lethal
but buckshot will penetrate fewer walls beyond the target,
after passing through some social scum home invader
 
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can you imaging the surprise .. and very brief lifespan... as a result.. to home invaders,
if you have a good semi auto 12 ga aimed at the thugs,
if your a decent shot,with the correct mindset and shotgun,
when they kick through your door, into your home. (thinking they can do anything they want too)
when to their shock... there is potentially a moving wall of buckshot going through the kicked in door frame
potentially resulting in several badly shredded thugs that will not repeat that mistake.

btw check your local gun shop for deals on guns and ammo you might be pleasantly surprised
 
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I recently got the chance to play with a mossberg model 940 12 ga.
this shotguns designed from day one, to take, and ignore, extended competitive abuse
it comes from the manufacturer with a 9 shot capacity (8 in mag 1 in chamber) and three different chokes
now there are several various models , I was using the synthetic stock sport version, that comes ready for an optic sight ,
if that's desired, its a bit longer than ideal if you want one for hunting , as its got a 24" barrel ,
and in many areas your legally limited to a 3-5 shot shell capacity, thus the longer barrel and extended mag capacity might not be allowed, but if you want a good defensive tool, that 9 shot capacity plus some buckshot like the 12 pellet #1 buck certainly makes the weapon an option.
no it does not look tactical or military, but it would be a very effective defensive tool in skilled and well practiced hands
if you know your military history the WW1 german army learned very quickly that a 12 ga loaded with buckshot in the hands of the USA army was very lethal. in fact so lethally effective the germans protested their use, so damn effective the army still used them in WWII, VIETNAM ETC.


the literature I see posted suggests the holosun optic is the suggested bolt on shotgun optic,

keep in mind these shotguns are not equipped with a rifled barrel,
and while use of slugs should be effective out to 75 yards or more, the smooth chrome bore, barrel
is more useful for the traditional buckshot , Id point out the vast majority of deer that are taken with shotguns at under 75 yards in many areas
and at ranges over about 35 yards max, the use of buckshot is less than ideal, while buckshot is an excellent option for home defensive use
in skilled hands , and slugs are not very useful due to a tendency to over penetrate, a shotgun. ;like the mossberg 940 is a very lethal option,
the 3" double ought shell almost duplicates the effect of a submachine gun burst , at closer ranges, and while you might only get 3-4 short sub gun bursts per magazine, you'll effectively have 5-7 well centered on target ,using buckshot with a good semi auto shotgun, in the hands of a skilled operator.
https://holosun.com/products/reflex-sight/407/he407k-gr-x2.html
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https://ammo.com/best/deadliest-shotgun-ammo#:~:text=Top 3 Deadliest Shotgun Ammo,3-½” magnum loads.

theres ALWAYS a balance to be found, in selecting a 12 ga shotgun shells,
the more common SLUGS or 00 BUCKSHOT brand and type of ammo matters
while certainly well documented as lethal both have excessive penetration,
for in home use, in my opinion, ID suggest a selection of #4 buckshot,
as its very lethal at reasonable ranges (under 50 ft, )
which covers most homes internal defensive use!
but tends to penetrate internal drywall,
to a much lesser degree than SLUGS or 00 BUCKSHOT
 
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BTW I PURCHASED A 940 mossberg and so far there's been zero issues
 
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