Home Defense

[ariansworld]

What is a good 12 gauge shell that would be ideal for home defense?   

[redman555]

What is a good 12 gauge shell that would be ideal for home defense?   

I just use my trap shooting sport shells.

Break into my house your gonna be missing a limb or be dead.


2 3/4 inch

#8 shot

2 3/4 Dm

1 1/8 oz


-BigBOBCH

[Spikes]

00B. Always.

[redwing7]

There are alot of variables to consider ie; children or others in the house, nieghbors, what type of shotgun and barrel length and so on. That being said a #4 buckshot makes an excellent home defence round, more BB's, good pattern and less likely to blow through your walls. Remember NEVER EVER leave one in the chamber!!! The fraction of a second it takes to chamber a round in all likelyhood will never be the difference between life and death for you. But it maybe enough time for your mind to identify the difference between a true threat and terrible mistake that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

 

[MrBill]

My choice's ... we have bears  ... Rocky mountain high. :D:D

[guncrasher]

If you need to ask, then you better take some lessons first.  then pay attention to what people say, it depends on your situation.  Me i dont need a shotgun, my little old 9mm is good enough, along with its little .22 brother hiding in another room, just in case.  and when my kids come to visit, the locks go on.

semp

[uptown]

  bud if you have to ask what the best size shot to use.....you just might want to get a dog instead. Most generally the sound of a nice pump action will be enough to stop most in their tracks.

Just keep in mind that if you do fire on someone, it'll more then likely be in the dark at close range. I'd go with #4 shot as you can get plenty on target and won't have near the mess to clean up afterwards. Double ott buck WILL do the job alright, but do you really want to have to clean up the blood and brains imbedded in the walls after it's all said and done?


The 3" BB shell is another good load that's easy to find. A lot of states, such as mine, won't even allow folks to have xx buck shot. Something you may need to look into also.

[oneway]

Do not use hunting buckshot or magnum waterfowl loads......use tactical buckshot...

The loads are intentionally low velocity to reduce collateral damage and also reduce recoil for faster re-acquisition of the target..

Federal is what I use...1145 fps, 00x 9, 2.75"

[oneway]

My choice's ... we have bears  ... Rocky mountain high. :D:D

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Nice coach gun....

[oneway]

A lot of states, such as mine, won't even allow folks to have xx buck shot. Something you may need to look into also.

What state do you live in?

What other states do you think it is illegal in?

Most laws that I know of pertaining to or restricting buckshot are hunting/game laws...

This is the first time I have ever heard that buck shot is illegal in certain states.

There is much FUD (Fear Uncertainty Doubt) regarding guns and gun laws...for instance many people believe Buckshot is illegal in New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois...nothing could be further from the truth...though its use is restricted for hunting deer...

Oneway

Oneway

[Shifty]

Most laws that I know of pertaining to or restricting buckshot are hunting/game laws...
Oneway

Oneway

I think you're correct it applies to hunting laws same as plugs. I keep 3" Magnum 00.Buck in the 12 GA I have for home protection.
It's the only way to be sure. 

[fudgums]

FUD (Fear Uncertainty Doubt)

I like this 

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My Katana is always close by

around 2.ooo layers, hand pounded,Folded, clay used during the heat treating......wont even feel the arm come off

[Wildcat1]

i bought myself a Barret Rec-7. it fires a 6.8mm SPC cartridge semi-auto. if you brake into my appartment, you're going to lose something important. if that doesnt work, i have my trusty colt .45 that im "borrowing" from an uncle

[Motherland]

if you brake into my appartment,

Or live in the same building...