Here is another post on shotguns for home defense because I keep hearing a lot of misconceptions about them. Shotguns are good home defense 
weapons to a certain extent but they do have limitations.
Here is a summary of the excellent, well rounded video:
- Racking a shotgun is not a way to scare away people. It will not deter a determined attacker and either means that you brought an unloaded weapon to a gun fight or that you wasted a round.
- You can miss with a shotgun. Shooting a shotgun is like any other weapon. You have to aim and it takes practice on the range to be proficient with it.
- Birdshot does not stop overpentration. It will go through walls just as easy.
- Shotguns don’t automatically drop people. Many attackers can and will continue to advance after being shot once.
- You don’t need to cut the barrel for a tighter pattern. If that’s what you want, use a slug.
- Low penetration means low power.
- Think about a 20 gauge especially for a woman or a youth.
- Shotgun sights are set for 100 yards. That means you will shoot higher closer in. People have a tendency to shoot high in combat anyway. Aim lower.
Check out video below and let us know in the comments your thoughts and tips on shotguns.
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