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 Mississsippi 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.
 
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.

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

 

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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There are currently 29 constitutional carry or permitless carry states.* These states are:

Alabama
(PC-21)
Alaska (PC-21)
Arizona (PC-21)
Arkansas (PC-18)
Florida (PC-21)
Georgia (PC-21 and 18 for members of the military)
Idaho (PC-18)
Indiana (PC-18)
Iowa (PC-21)
Kansas (PC-21)
Kentucky (PC-21)
Louisiana (PC-18) (The bill will take effect on July 4, 2024.)
Maine
(permits recognized; see Maine reciprocity section for details or PC-21)
Mississippi (PC-18)
Missouri (PC-19 or 18 for members of the military)
Montana (PC-18)
Nebraska (PC-21)
New Hampshire (PC-18)
North Dakota (PC-18 for residents only and concealed carry only)
Ohio (PC-21)
Oklahoma (PC-21 or 18 for military)
South Carolina (PC-18)
South Dakota (PC-18)
Tennessee (PC-18** or 18 for members of the military)
Texas (PC-21)
Utah (PC-21)
Vermont (PC-18)
West Virginia (PC-21)
Wyoming (PC-21)

*“PC-18” or “PC-21” denotes the age at which an individual is allowed to carry without the need for a permit.
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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