Shotguns are not everyone’s favorite weapon of choice when deciding what weapon is the “go to” device for protecting the castle or ourselves. First, they are unwieldy and awkward. They are loud and have a lot of recoil that, for most people, may be unacceptable. Buckshot is the preferred round while Shotgun slugs, according to [...]
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Shotgun Myths and Secrets of Home Defense
Sitting in my bedroom is a Remington 870 shotgun full of 00 buckshot. Because, in my opinion, along with a good handgun (mine is a Glock 19) everyone also needs a shotgun for home defense. However, thanks to Hollywood, many people are often confused about how to properly use a shotgun. I’m going to try [...]
When to Use a Handgun vs. a Shotgun for Home Defense
If you wake up at 2:00am to the sound of a window being smashed and you hear someone entering your house, here’s what you should ideally do: Gather all of your family members together in the same room, lock the door, call the police and have your gun ready in case the intruder should try [...]
New American on Shotgun Import Ban
This article goes into excellent detail about the current controversy about the ATF trying to ban the importation of magazine fed shotguns. It also illustrates that the problem really isn’t even about shotguns and is getting a foot hold over items simple as flashlight mounts. Americans continue to watch their Second Amendment rights diminish, this [...]
Deadline Nears On BATFE Shotgun Ban Comments
We try to keep most news posts primarily related to handguns, holsters and legislation affecting the carry of firearms. This story is about the importation of shotguns that are fed from a magazine (specifically the Saiga series) but because it relates to the “sporting purposes” language in the Gun Control Act of 1968 it is [...]
Should You Use A Handgun or Long Gun for Home Defense?
For whatever reason – crime, predatory animals, anything – you have decided to look for a firearm to add to your home defense plan. OK. You’ve thought it through and now you have to go get it. Where do you go? What should you look for? What is the best choice – shotgun, rifle, handgun? [...]
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