Do NOT use a Pistol for HOME DEFENSE 6| Shotguns VS Pistol | Top Home Defense Guns | 9mm VS 12 Gauge

In this video, I explain why I would never choose a handgun over a shotgun for home defense, despite what many people think about the length difference. Some argue that a shotgun is too long to clear a house with, but I’ll show you why that’s not the case.
📹 Video Highlights:
Length Comparison: Measuring the real difference in length when holding a handgun versus a shotgun properly.
Realistic Home Defense Strategy: Why I believe it’s smarter to stay put and wait rather than clear your house during a home invasion.
Practical Advice: Tips for positioning yourself in a home defense situation, whether protecting your kids or holding your ground.
Imagine a person running at you with a knife-would you rather have a handgun or a shotgun? Find out why the shotgun may be the better choice.
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[@NoirSavant]

ABSOLUTELY. I am not clearing my house during an invasion. I’m camping the steps.

[@mycaddigo]

Aka death funnel

[@carsonebologna8046]

Ratting irl

[@JonathanTorresjt]

while playing another bites the dust

[@Tony_Snell_Fan]

@@recession81lmao youre not doing that either buddy

[@rytlocknroll]

@@recession81No, he’s just not a retard.

[@scottt5400]

The parallel you draw from video game campers to IRL is absolute genius!

[@jameshenry9112]

Well the truth is, Video gamers call it camping, in reality its just a static shooting position and its used widely in real life combat.

[@sc9475]

@scottt5400 I hate when they call you a camper. Excuse me, I am just taking a defensive position. Not my fault you walked right into it

[@215Sugarfree]

In a game it is camping. In real life I get to tell the story of what happened to them.

[@BETA00009]

No because in games people aren’t ready for a camper and you can’t make your own entrance in a a game unless it’s r6/parts of battlefield or something but most you can’t

[@goldenghostgod5333]

@@jameshenry9112they call it camping because it kills the action

[@aeryck4665]

Former Marine here. Sound advice. Also, keep in mind where your loved ones are and never fire if their room or door is behind the intruder. "Know your target and what lies beyond."

[@epic6434]

Mutha fuggas can't be that serious ADT the perimeter private 😂

[@johnbradley1325]

Great point

[@Etherall_]

Fr bc I seen bullets burn through the door and through the tv and its all so fast you don’t realize how much the room actually got shot up until afterwards it’s scary

[@angeldroidcs4962]

OOOOOOOFUCKINGRRRRRAAAAAHHHHHHH DEVIL DOG semper fi from a moto boot

[@micro7997]

Thanks for your service

[@IAmSarlosCantana]

the “camping” part was a fantastic way of proving your point. and you can’t slide cancel IRL…

[@ahmedabdo27]

Thief getting arrested: officer he was camping!! It’s not fair!

[@jasminelockett3185]

Bruh ain't that the truth 😂

[@brodycase341]

Bold of you to assume he will still have a heed to utter those words from

[@tjvlewcassothefoet6246]

Is it still a home invasion if the owner is camping That’s a set up 😹😹

[@hezekiahsimon3341]

Yeah I prefer to camp, this ain't Rainbow six siege…

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

Arrested????? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fredochikan8021]

Turn off all lights since you already know the map

[@Vmaster005]

Some night vision goggles too

[@vinylsp]

Until you step on the dang Lego barefoot!

[@ColonelSandersLite]

@@vinylsp The kids are just helping to secure the home with their own minefield. It's not their fault you don't keep track of how it's laid out today.

[@vinylsp]

@@ColonelSandersLite they’re especially deadly on the stairs. Kids keep it lively one way or another.

[@FranzSelf]

But what if someone says, "parley" and they shoot you .

[@nfcboys1984]

Retired Marine with 7 combat deployments. My last two deployments I carried a 12 gauge shotgun and a m-4. One OR the other. Shotguns are devastating in close quarters.

[@gambit_toys6554]

Thank you

[@however-yh2jy]

I like "one OR the other" unlike video games where you'd have both plus a sniper rifle and an nlaw and a railgun. And a pistol with infinite bullets.

[@chavitacanta008]

You don’t have to be a good shot either !

[@CoffeeFiend1]

@@chavitacanta008 Ooof dude. "Don't have to be a good shot either" I suspect there's now going to be a big argument back and forth between "not all shotguns are blunderbusses", "they're tighter than you think", "yeah but we're talking close quarters" "nuhh depends on the load/ammo" "well achskuallyyy this, well acshkualllyyy that" 😂

[@youtubedeletestheoppositio8188]

@@CoffeeFiend1I think the argument that should be made is no one is claiming shotguns aren’t effective in cq, it’s actually the exact opposite.

[@A-1-Sawce]

Absolutely 100% agreed. I keep my shotgun in my bedroom for this exact reason. Though I do have some handguns placed throughout thy house in other rooms I'd definitely go for my shotgun first.

[@JrunkJesus]

“There’s a reason people hate campers”😂😂😂 that’s such a great way to put it dude.

[@danielpleitez-martinez7638]

Y do they hate them

[@fattiboi2924]

@@danielpleitez-martinez7638 thee never move and sit they asses there all game

[@bootylickingood8470]

@@danielpleitez-martinez7638they sit and wait, but they do get you when you least expect it

[@DangSFA]

yepp, fr :)

[@JrunkJesus]

@@danielpleitez-martinez7638 Google says it’s: “a much-begrudged tactic where players stay in a single position to gain an advantage over other players who pass by.” It’s a cowards strategy where you just hide and are basically a human booby trap, and that can possibly weasel out a win for you, even from more experienced players, but everyone will still know you’re a btch.😅 But in the context of this video it’s ABSOLUTELY a great strategy for survival IRL.

[@eliasel-zayat]

As a robber my self, I hate it when people camp with a shotgun in a corner😂

[@CajunBoyJake]

😂

[@user70331]

Police hate campers

[@safwatnuman4297]

@@user70331😂😂😂😂

[@TuCakes]

😂😂😂

[@dvo66]

Ayyo

[@cjlee685]

This is completely right. I have been clearing buildings for 22 years. We have a minimum of 2 people clearing a building. Best advice i have heard on civilian home defense.

[@bindingcurve]

So where does he keep the spare person?

[@panzerwolf494]

But but but I played Counterstrike, I know how to clear buildings!

[@mattsmith1859]

He's not right. You've been trained and doing it for 22 years. That idiot that just picked up a shotgun at Walmart who only figured out how to load it by watching KZbin doesn't know how to clear a house with a gun like that. I don't understand why people think that suddenly someone gets a gun and they get the complete and totally knowledge of Delta Force downloaded into their brain.

[@stevenweber7590]

@@panzerwolf494 LOL

[@kevinroberts781]

A civilian is simply your boss. It makes sense.

[@rocketgroot4311]

*Everyone thinks they're going to be John wick with a pistol* 😂😂 *Defending their home*

[@yamchayaku]

lol till they actually have to fire it. I'm pretty sure the first few shots are gonna miss too

[@anthonylombardo1261]

That campers argument truly made me understand. Now I have a machine gun nest in my 6 year olds room.

[@blackironwalterkus3851]

Take it a step further. I put tripwires connected to claymores hidden in all my walls.

[@Sanjis_Lungs]

Underrated comment 😂

[@almightybogza]

As you should.

[@LarennPBel]

@@blackironwalterkus3851what is that

[@Xitanlizty]

​@@LarennPBel it's explosives

[@BigSmokeLV]

Never shout at intruder that you have a weapon. Element of surprise wins 10/10

[@AnnoyingNewsletters]

Let the weapon do the talking. 💥

[@dorothyg6269]

I would imagine that’s for the legalities that will ensue.

[@22lanisha]

@@dorothyg6269Who is gonna be the thief’s witness to what was said? 🤔

[@coin5207]

There's no conclusive data backing up what you're saying. Someone could just as well say always reveal you're armed, to try and get the intruder to think better of it and leave. Most burglaries happen when the intruders think the home is empty so most of them will want to avoid a direct confrontation anyway

[@Himothy_da1st]

​@coin5207 that's a lie especially Florida let me know I'll show you 😂😂

[@clubberlang7377]

I was about to debate and cut into your theory until you showed the bedroom scene. You are absolutely spot on. Why go into the unknown when there is no driving force pushing you to do so. Preach brother

[@arthurrobinson4644]

I aint gonna lie.I was thinking the exact same thing. Until I saw the whole video

[@smokahontasinvictus8112]

Same. 😂

[@menechne]

What if they are just stealing your shit elsewhere in the house?

[@sccdddf1595]

@@menechneif you die then you won’t have stuff regardless

[@menechne]

@sccdddf1595 cool then we should let the police the responsibility of protecting what you are working so hard to aquire. Lets see how that works out. Im sure they'll be here quickly to arrest those criminals and release them almost the same day

[@Cutecompton]

You saved it at the end. At first I was skeptical but when you made the point that you shouldn't be clearing the house I totally agree.

[@f7y6]

@Cutecompton people will say everybody thinks they're in CoD when they have these heroic plans to "get all the bad guys invading their house"... The actual way to treat this kind of situation is like you're in the last of us or some other horror game. You don't know how many people there are, what they're armed with, what their intent is, don't put yourself in a situation you can't get out of. If you have other family in the house, the smartest (and imo bravest) thing to do is yell that you're armed from your secured position and let them either flee or funnel into your line of fire.

[@unaffected_covid]

Whatever you do, know that drywall WILL NOT stop bullets. Know what's behind your target. 💯

[@jpmerrick8886]

I have Kevlar in my bedrooms

[@tegathemenace]

I'm not American

[@crayyzgames]

This comment should be pinned. Great video!

[@makemoremstakes]

Facts

[@aphrodite7194]

I place cinderblocks filled with sand in my walls.

[@nahni3391]

This is why gun safety training is so important. I have never been taught this, and this information is the best I've ever heard

[@sharperone8237]

Same here

[@JuliusTurner-hm6ff]

Yep, soon as it's time to reload with that shotgun, you're dead.

[@fuoo330]

by the time you reload, the intruder won’t have a soul

[@Daegon4626]

​@JuliusTurner-hm6ff won't have to reload no intruder is eating 6 rounds of any shotgun ammo

[@bryansehongva5704]

Truth right here

[@LIGHTNING278TH]

This is one of the better thought out home defense scenarios I have seen. Too many people talk like they're commando's these days.

[@MatthewsSloan]

100%

[@Chris11249]

1000% So many civilians these days brag about the crazy optics and cans on their expensive rifles and pistols, but at the the end of the day it's just a hobby. "Camping" in your bedroom or staying behind cover with a $300 shotgun is infinitely wiser and better in most cases even if you're a tier 1 operator with a $10k rifle.

[@ddcustomsllc8532]

My rule has always been called 911, hunker and wait. I'm defending home turf they will come to me

[@Southernoutlaw86]

💯

[@BoltzHG]

And even in the army you are told a defensive position is an advantageous one, the attacker is often in the disadvantageous position and needs a ratio of 3:1 to properly assault the entrenched defenders. in essence, going defensive is almost certainly better than going offensive unless you have no other choice.

[@TheRedmike87]

Never looked at it like that. Thank you for a different perspective

[@charles-adriangitonga2332]

As a ranger, I'm here to verify that this guy is dishing out nothing but the best advice. Anyone with CQB training will approve his advice..

[@ollie1795]

Former Marine Infantry. I would never clear my house. Move to what you need to protect and protect them, let the police do their job.

[@AdeleD1]

Thank you sir. I should have bought a shot gun.

[@1delta_10tangos]

​@ollie1795 ... and if you have tinted skin tone, be sure to give the 911 operator your physical description 3 - 4 times. Otherwise, the amateur PD reaponding might make a mistake.

[@lewismounger8132]

Thank you for your service sir

[@hughjanus2781]

I’m an ex ranger but i have a four year old daughter so yes im clearing my house. I’m bringing hate with me.

[@cantstop-wontstop2138]

If someone is in yur house- RULE #1 DO NOT turn the lights on. You know the layout of yur home- the intruder doesn't. Use that knowledge to yur tactical advantage.

[@selassieaspen9940]

Lol, you think robbers don't stalk the homes/apartments. In Florida, nearly 10 years ago, our neighbor got robbed from her apartment. But the guy noticed she left and where her laptop was left open. Lots of neighbors have the same layouts or similar unless you live in a custom architecture, which I know you don't because of inflation rn.

[@husaini8009]

​@@selassieaspen9940even with your logic, it's still useful if your house is the first house they're robbing in the neighborhood. Plus, furnitures like tables change the clear path, and not having the lights on will still cause them difficulties in navigating

[@aparnarai3708]

​@@husaini8009 One should not stake his life on the chance that his house might be their first one.

[@cantstop-wontstop2138]

@selassieaspen9940 If someone breaks in yur house, they don't know where yur coffee tables are, they don't know where yur chairs are, they don't know where couches are, they don't even know where other random articles of furniture are either. The truth is- sometimes if you get up at night, YOU WILL BUMP INTO THINGS IN YUR OWN HOUSE wit the lights off. Who hasn't stubbed their toe on a dresser or bed-post walking thru the house at night? You haven't gone to a relatives house and tried to go to the bathroom at night and bumped into something you didn't see, even if you had been there before? Of course you have. Darkness gives you an EDGE/ADVANTAGE in yur own environment and ANY ADVANTAGE is good against an intruder.

[@cantstop-wontstop2138]

@selassieaspen9940 You said "the guy noticed SHE LEFT..." That means she WASN'T HOME. That's a completely different scenario from what I said. So yur point is irrelevant.

[@toddhill5710]

28+ years LEO/firearms instructor here, this guy is on point!

[@omardiaz5842]

Legit question here isn't the recoil a little worse compared to someone that doesn't have as much strength in this case would a handgun be better??

[@skrrtskrrt9288]

⁠@@omardiaz5842an average adult male will be able to handle a shotgun

[@SternwallJerkson]

@@omardiaz5842 That assumes the need for follow-on shots. With a 12-gauge, generally speaking one will do it, and recoil has absolutely no effect on your first shot. Obviously, that's not a hard and fast rule, but I would recommend a shotgun over a handgun for any home defense situation. Handguns ARE NOT GOOD WEAPONS. They're just better than nothing. If recoil is truly a concern, a 20-gauge will serve just as well as a 12 in almost any home defense scenario I can think of. QUALIFICATIONS: Gulf War veteran (Operation Desert Storm) + 30 years of being a 2nd Amendment proponent. I have a family who are more precious to me than anything and I take my responsibility to defend them absolutely seriously.

[@omardiaz5842]

@@SternwallJerkson thank you

[@toddhill5710]

@@omardiaz5842 Good question, the overwhelming factor in this situation is that fine motor skills deteriorate dramatically under stress. A shotgun requires far less fine motor skills to be effective even for a beginner or someone unfamiliar with firearms. Not to mention a shotgun with 00buck shot will cover a much larger area and ensure the intruder is going to be struck especially at closer range. Point and shoot no aiming required.

[@DrLakeciaReddrick]

Yes! You are correct, no need to clear your home. I totally agree that if you don’t need to leave your room then don’t. I have always said the best thing is to stay put and make the intruder reveal themselves to you. Awesome clip! 🙏🏾💕🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@dylanmoore7466]

This is very good advice. I had to defend my life with a full size 9mm pistol last year and was forced to go face to face just outside my bedroom ( fiance was in room behind me, also armed with a 9mm) with a methed up man much bigger than I who broke in specifically to kill. I succeeded, but I almost died cause I got shot. Broke my left non dominant arm and then entered my chest and bounced around my whole body. I drew first blood putting 5 rounds of 9mm in critical spots center mass rapidly and he still was able to squeeze off enough rounds in random directions to get a couple hits on me. If I had a shotgun I wouldn’t have almost lost my life, would have saved myself from so much loss and turmoil resulting from my injuries. Yall stay safe out there and dont rely on the police to protect you. Also, dont have thumb turn deadbolt locks on doors with glass in them. Big fucking mistake. If there is glass, double key only (key needed on both sides) and have at least one non glass security door that has thumb turns for emergency egress in case of fire

[@CajunBoyJake]

Omg man, that’s a crazy story. Would you be willing to tell your story on camera? I’m trying to compile stories like this to help others. I would compensate you for your time.

[@The_Mavs_Are_Bums]

Hopefully he takes you up on the offer, would be a good and helpful to others on how to handle these type of situations

[@chadrick9340]

Thank God you're still here!!! 🙏🏾

[@karenbarnes1053]

I'm glad you made it. Thanks for sharing.

[@boredboi6279]

Also use glass with the plastic in-between it I think it's laminated glass and it apparently holds up pretty well

[@franciscolugo3202]

It doesn’t matter the type of firearm. You are 100% correct. Lock your bedroom door, take a position an intruder is not expecting, call 911. Clearing a house is for the police.

[@billywatson9821]

Agreed.

[@expotix4873]

i’d actually say firearm in this one is pretty heavy, one shell buckshot in close quarters something vitals ought to be hit, handgun you gotta squeeze off a few

[@expotix4873]

but yea your 100% correct barricade first

[@awgeeeee]

what if the robber is taking ur belongings and is leaving before the cops get there

[@thermant8452]

​@awgeeeee he can have that shit

[@DanYHKim2]

I had never thought of his strategy, but it makes the most sense. I have been living in a fantasy life. "Keep a defensive position and call the authorities" is a winning plan.

[@FlyingYellowPony]

Especially when you consider that IF you are forced to actually fire that weapon in defense of yourself, you want EVERY POSSIBLE indication that you had no other option and were forced to do so to defend your life. ANY doubt about that, and those same authorities will destroy what's left of your already forever changed life. Even a successful physical defense won't leave you without problems.

[@triplecski]

@@FlyingYellowPony 100%, there have been some insane cases of people getting charged for killing someone in self defense, even when it was clear that they had no choice. The justice system can be so flawed sometimes

[@gmoney5947]

A lot easier to claim defensive shooting unless you have children and they could potentially be at risk then move towards them.

[@4thwardlinden]

But what if you "think" you heard a sound downstairs? Do you call 911 and hunker down while waiting for the police to kick your door down for what maybe your cat knocking something over?

[@triplecski]

@@4thwardlinden It’s better than being like “I’m just gonna go check it out” and then getting shot dead. It’s always better to be cautious then to be careless

[@OGjohnson91]

I’ve bounced around from different firearm options when it comes to home defense. And my opinion is constantly evolving and changing. Each type of firearm comes with a set of pros and cons. The things I personally take into account are “how much ammo can I hold?” “Is there a high risk of over penetration and putting my neighbors at risk?” “Does my firearm allow me to maintain 3 points of contact or only two?” “If I do need to move to another part of the house, how compact and maneuverable am I with that firearm?” Currently, my opinion of the best type of home defense firearm for me is a PDW style firearm chambered in 9mm with hollow points. I currently have a MP5 setup with a light and suppressor for my “go to” in the event of a home invasion. However, my opinions are subject to change, and I don’t believe there is any wrong answer as to what people prefer

[@darzo7527]

A handgun is only used for 1 thing......to fight your way to your rifle

[@FNWendigo]

Inside? Unless you want to over penetrate your wall and shoot your dog. Calm down tac bro

[@darzo7527]

@FNWendigo I'm not a tac bro by any means, you calm down jack, don't get all ruffled by a random comment that was not directed at you

[@FNWendigo]

@@darzo7527 “fight your way to your rifle” 👀 thats some tacticool shit if I’ve ever heard it

[@darzo7527]

@FNWendigo tacticool..?? Sounds made up but I get it, dude just try and enjoy the rest of your day. I'm out

[@FNWendigo]

@@darzo7527 lol okay

[@Javalipapere]

Good man as I fully agree. I would like to add that as a senior citizen, a pistol should be placed in the bathroom. I’ve been advised by police that some criminals case a home and people are most vulnerable while bathing. Thank you for your post

[@truth2you]

Good advice. I know people that have guns stashed in multiple rooms throughout their house in case of situations like that🤣.

[@Spit1990]

"CALL AN AMBULANCE! CALL AN AMBULANCE! But not for ME!"

[@brendonw456]

​@@truth2you This is something I'd want to be careful with. Having multiple guns around the house...means you have multiple guns around the house. You're only going to be able to access 1, more than likely. Each and every gun you have stashed increases the odds that an intruder can access one. Unless you have them locked up well...but then they take longer to access so...that's another issue. There's certainly ways to do it right, but it's good to be mindful that there's pros and cons to stashing guns like this

[@Y_N_K_888]

​@@brendonw456Oh please. Criminals don't know where my guns are. However me and my wife do. 😎

[@123456789rufino]

Rip Pop Smoke

[@MLI0369]

I’ve said this so many times. Some people don’t actually understand the skill it takes to CLEAR a structure even your own home. Much less under duress and with a precision weapon.

[@scottohara9001]

You can practice

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Unless you are Tony Montana from Scarface there is only likely to be one of them so what does clearing the house mean? One direct hit to the center mass with 00 buck is all it takes. Even if he survives he is not popping back up.

[@Southern21076]

American issues lol

[@ThisIsMeAndNooneElse]

even more so doing it alone, being alone does not only mean that if something happens you have noone to help you, it also means that if your home is interconnected in any way you can't truly know a cleared area to be cleared.

[@tillburr6799]

@@scottohara9001 power fantasy for the most part.

[@blackdog6969]

Very sound advice, even as an Aussie. Call authorities, make sure the kids are ok (move them if possible to a defensive location) and hold your position. Dealt with a couple home invasions and luckily no one was hurt majorly on either side

[@teddymonadnock9724]

Exactly. Never go clearing rooms. Take up a defensive position and call back up. It's your house and time is on your side.

[@chris88z]

Doesn't take into account that many people have... you know... kids and other loved ones inside various rooms within their house. I'm definitely not cowering in a corner and calling 911 if someone breaks into my house.

[@reesexxzcg8554]

@@chris88zThat’s perfect

[@aqz7603]

@@chris88z That's why you get both a shotgun and a handgun

[@PatentPending3265]

Yeah. Fuck the kids down the hall. It's their own fault for not getting a shotgun for themselves

[@toddfarkman2177]

So if you hear a loud noise, you automatically call the police while hiding behind your bed?

[@GlimmerOG]

Yep, I have a spot where I can see both entrances to my house, and they can't see me unless the lights are on. I also keep my porch light on because then i can see someone through the front door window, and with the light in their face, they can't see anything inside.

[@darkdad55]

That’s diabolical

[@difficultjourney3216]

​@@darkdad55only if you're the intruder.

[@ronaldjones743]

Put super bright led lights pointing out at eye level have them on a 5 second delay after the alarm goes off, they are totally disabled because they are blind

[@darkdad55]

@@difficultjourney3216 😂

[@brettlarkin1992]

They’re not an intruder yet, if they’re just on the porch

[@bobboberson2024]

Agreed. No clearing. But if you do with a pistol - you DO NOT extend your arms, but hold the gun across your chest. Then push out for a shot if necessary. Training is always key.

[@iam1smiley1]

You can shoot in compressed ready...boob shoots lol, no problem but try it first with a competant instructor before thinking about using it.

[@ladydmca]

Protip: Always hold the but of the gun to the chest while firing

[@zaiah9252]

In the future, if I have kids or have family living with me, I gotta learn how to clear a room. I'm not just protecting myself but im protecting family. But on my own I'm staying put.

[@Maxsumms]

Yea like what if your kids are in another room 😂😂😂😂

[@RENEG4DE4NGEL]

This method is called Center Axis Relock, and was popularized into modern culture by the first John Wick film.

[@Thatgradgirl]

This is something I honestly probably wouldn’t have thought of in the heat of the moment if I was in that situation. Thank you for sharing this! Definitely sharing this with my friends.

[@hawaiidispenser]

Man brings up a damn good point. Camping is great for maximizing your lifespan. In real war, unfortunately, soldiers need to capture objectives and can't camp all the time.

[@oykel4089]

Capturing points is easy, holding them is the hard part. You're only mostly moving because you are on the attacking side, vice versa, you better prepare you don't get the urge to take a shit

[@Shifftee]

Camping and even participating in modern wars as an infantry is pretty much useless since you’ll get annihilated by an FPV drone in no time. And you’ll be lucky if you even get to reach the frontlines and not expire at the deployment point by some GMLRS rocket attack.

[@DarwinAllen]

​@@oykel4089 that's absolutely incorrect. There's a reason why equally-matched advancing forces take so many more casualties. Capturing any position with even mediocre cover and concealment generally requires a minimum of 3x the personnel in a symmetrical situation.

[@oykel4089]

@@DarwinAllen The three times rule only apply to Sieges imo. In modern warfare, there are many tactics that were devised to circumvent the high-ground advantage, the same applies if you are at the receiving side and the enemy' reinforcement counterattacks on the captured point

[@ninjireal]

@@DarwinAllenDefeat in detail

[@cheetashank5652]

As a 22 yr army combat veteran that deployed 3 times I aprove this very informative and educational message keep teaching my brother in today's world it's needed.

[@Zayski3D]

Hell yeah💪💪

[@ht3261]

🙌🏼YES! And thank you for your service!!! ❤🇺🇸

[@Sageblu20]

What does the first part of your messege have any relevance besides boasting an ego😂 You're a fkn robot you know how to take orders and get screamed at do you want a cookie?💀

[@GreatTaiwan]

22 deployed three times 😂

[@cheetashank5652]

@GreatTaiwan my army career was 22 yrs I deployed 3 times I guess serving your country honorably is hilarious also.

[@johnbravo1034]

I agree with you 100%. The only time that I would leave my room in a home invasion is family members are in different locations of the house and have to be protected.

[@theprofitableperson]

90% of the time family is spread around the house in different locations which is why the shotgun debate is limited. Police handle most situations with a big Glock. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@antoniocoburn5265]

@@theprofitableperson Facts.

[@asmazu665]

@@theprofitablepersonthat’s because there is less chance of blowing other people to bits. They will use shotguns in more extreme cases.

[@Dino_Bino20]

I was going to bring up the same thing

[@gsteel98]

Yea thankfully it’s just me and my girl and our daughter. And we all sleep in the same room. I wouldn’t clear anything. I got a camera downstairs over seeing both doors and the stairs leading up to the 2 rooms upstairs, as long as they don’t try to come upstairs, then I’ll just stay upstairs with the police on the line while I watch them through the camera on my phone..

[@madsombrero]

This is what I've taught my family to do for home defense. Very good advice. Don't go looking for trouble. Let it come to you while you're prepared. It will benefit as an element of surprise.

[@therealspaceninja27]

Sound advice! Camping out, low and inconspicuous, if possible, is the best defense and offense.

[@NotDr.Evil137]

"Oh No, I have a huge flat screen TV in here! It'd be a shame if someone STEALS it!!" 🤠

[@Redditor6079]

​@@NotDr.Evil137 more like, "OH NO! Some deranged nutjob is breaking into my home in the dead of night and might murder my family!"

[@NotDr.Evil137]

@@Redditor6079 You're right! The judge could say that by using the TV as a lure, the robber's blood could be on my hands 🤔 I don't want to be Rittenhouse'd

[@Redditor6079]

@@NotDr.Evil137 if the judge has any brains he'll dismiss the case as soon as he finds out the nutjob invaded your home. Normal people, good people don't invade people's homes and threaten the safety of people's families.

[@JR-zv6qm]

Retired PO. Your advice is spot on.

[@averagejoe17769]

People offender?

[@JR-zv6qm]

​@@averagejoe17769no, Purchase Order.

[@JR-zv6qm]

@@averagejoe17769 No, Purchase Order.

[@Mark-db1ok]

Great stuff here! In high stress situations, fine motor control goes out the window, and hand guns require fine motor skills that a shotgun doesn't. And regarding trying to clear the place, I heard an instructor say it this way to us civilians: Never go hunting in your own house. Stay put, be armed and call 911.

[@JRRob3wn]

I generally agree, BUT…if you are not trained on or very experience with the use of a pump shotgun, they can be quite a bit more difficult to manage in a stressful situation. You have to remember to release the action on the first shot and reloading / tactical reloads are tricky without training. Just be VERY comfortable and experienced with whatever firearm you use.

[@kidguerrila]

Also if you really need to shoot the handgun will require fine aiming while shotgun shells disperse and cover a larger area You could wound the invader much easier

[@kevins9688]

Thanks, this is the most imp point he did not mention.

[@kimmogensen4888]

@@JRRob3wnyes a shotgun, especially a semi automatic shotgun is a unbelievable weapon with the right amount and training even polar bears are killed by it, but it is not easy to use, small caliber weapons can be better for some people especially a women I say but that’s what training is for finding out what works for you and your size body, better to be able to handle the weapon and get a lot of shots on target than one shot missing and you couldn’t handle the weapon and get overpowered, even a small caliber stings especially when you put many one target.

[@Mark-db1ok]

@@JRRob3wn Totally true... That's probably the ultimate right answer: the best tool is the one you're trained with and most comfortable using in a real self defense situation.

[@MB-yw7up]

This sounds like sounds advice, Not only does it help you avoid a problem It also includes help from the authorities 💯

[@MatthewsSloan]

100% correct about everything. We don't choose handguns because they are the most effective. We choose them because they are concealable and convenient to carry. Nothing will stop someone faster in a home than a 12 gauge. It is a fight stopper. Rifles work as well.

[@johns3153]

It depends on the state and laws like some has loopholes Making it hard on shotguns and rifles unless you use a bolt action like in Delaware. Florida. And some others they banned semi auto rifles and shotguns and now trying to limit rifles to 3 rounds and shotguns to 3 rounds handguns was just put down to 17 but now pushing for 10 along with so many other states

[@Elite-Y-]

I also would use a supressor (don´t wanna get def)

[@xinny4190]

@@Elite-Y- Unless you're using subsonic ammunition along with suppressors, it'll still make your ears ring.

[@Romoto131]

@@johns3153if you’re allowing state laws to dictate your well-being, you might be a communist.

[@gigabitesgaming9645]

maybe if someone is on/in a structure on property i'd agree with a rifle but indoors but i'd also fear .233 remington would go through (the soon to be late) Mr. burglar but also through the drywall behind him

[@prcc]

This isn't just great tactical advice; it's great legal advice too.

[@geronimo5537]

As someone who did alot of time on the range with people using shotguns. Let me tell you a pump action will lose the fight more often than it saves. As people under fight or flight stress and who are under trained will fail to cycle a pump properly. Unless its a semi auto system it will likely fail you. A shotgun seems simple. But a lot can go wrong with it. I trust mechanical systems more than feel good human ability. Plus I advocate for a longer barrel in a defense firearm. However, when no clear target is present or in hiding. The length can easily be used against the defender. Additionally, every caliber will go through multiple standard housing walls. Even bird shot. When you use a shotgun you merely increase your chances of hitting something or someone unintended.

[@tau12usr85]

​@geronimo5537 they're pros and cons to every choice. Another good idea is a get a well-trained dog medium sized dog especially if your not solid with your firearm handling or can't own one.

[@NoMoreBLUEISIS]

​@@tau12usr85 I hope to fk you aren't suggesting using your dog for extra time. Thats sht a coward cop would do.🤡

[@geronimo5537]

@@tau12usr85 dogs are a good choice. but most people punish protective dogs that alert or growl. thus they do nothing when an intruder comes in.

[@Dr__Feelgood]

This tactic only applies to a situation in which you had the benefit of time & preparation. Like, hopefully, your home security system alerted you about a forced entry. But what are the chances of that happening & the intruder/s kept going with their plan anyway? Putting away the statistical fact that guns in general tend to be used more often than not (intentionally or accidentally) by their owners on themselves or a lover/family/household member, the confrontation would already be most likely at hand, like the intruder is already inside your bedroom as you slept & already physically tackling you (or is just about to). A hand gun &/or tazer that you could reach for easily at a location that you know by heart even in the dark would I think be your best bet. However, if it was someone like Ted Bundy who, during his last murder spree at a sorority house in Florida, was able to go through several bedrooms to kill or severely injure the women by bashing their heads with a baseball bat while in deep sleep without making much noise, you'd have to be a light sleeper or lucky (or both, we hope!) to survive that, regardless of the kind of weapon that you own.

[@gods_child_8398]

Former U.S. Army soldier here. This makes sense! Also, don’t have your kids positioned to where they could get hurt by your rifle or shotgun, etc. There’s a reason why, when at the weapons range with certain weapons, they used to have us say: ‘Back blast area all clear?’ And… ‘Move your selector switch from safe to semi, and WATCH your lane!’

[@paulac875]

Amazing.

[@angelasepulveda2488]

Thank you for the information 🙏🏼

[@LuckyMage-n8j]

yes always check your back blast area before firing an at-4 at an intruder in ur home

[@HamhocksUnlimited]

Try having a felony you can't even own a "clubbing instrument" or taser

[@NGA-PLZ]

Former sniper of the salvation army, I agree

[@caldaque7354]

Good sense with no nonsense. It takes lots of training to learn how to clear rooms effectively. For us regular folks without special training this is the most effective self defense. Good video bro.

[@Ceractucus]

Very sage advice sir and since I have a friend who survived three home invasions the "cha-klak" of a shotgun round being chambered "cleared the house" without firing a shot twice.

[@KidFromQueens]

Shouldnt hear anything but a shot as a gun should always be chambered already! 💪🏾

[@GimmickBox39]

​@@KidFromQueensjust eject the first shell to make the sound and to make a point. At the worst you'll only ever need to fire 1-2 times and the pumpaction holds more than that. You ain't gonna fight 40 dudes like it's a john wick movie

[@carlsutherland3730]

​@@KidFromQueens I disagree. To many accidental shootings to leave rounds in the chamber. It only takes a second to chamber a round, and can be done rather quietly if you know how.

[@williambrucesanders6878]

​@@carlsutherland3730exactly

[@KidFromQueens]

@@carlsutherland3730 Data doesn't back that up when it comes to actual defensive situations sir. I need those mili seconds.

[@PokemonTrainerBman]

That's always been my line of thought. If you are in a real situation where you need to get to your kids you don't go running around the house trying to scope out all the people who are breaking in. You go into your kids room make sure they're safe and then anyone who comes through that door is getting blown to smithereens

[@linbei16]

I love how chill this guy is talking about this, like describing the best way to prepare a healthy breakfast for the kids. Or debating the merits or 2 Vs 3 eggs in an ideal omelette.

[@death32815]

I mean, yeah home defense and a plan for it is more important than breakfast plans, and calmly discussing well thought out ideas will always be the best way to provide information. While I don't agree with the use of shotguns for home defense (mostly spread and the unpredictability of shorter barrels) the rest is good info with thought behind it.

[@6900xx]

It is important to stay calm (as much as possible) in these situations. So it fits the goal.

[@jinulife8190]

​@@DocuFlowno? What dystopia about educating people on guns?

[@jinulife8190]

​@@death32815as long as you don't have the opinion on infringing on people's gun rights you can have your preference

[@DanielCovington]

​@@death32815 It depends on a lot of factors. There is no universal ideal home defense weapon. All else is never equal.

[@jonputnam7953]

Absolutely agree with the tactics. Remember your backstop. I’d also recommend running some drills with your spouse and kids.

[@gutterkrawl153]

I have children and elders in my house. This is solid truth! Know your fire lines. Know the entrances. And always remember the highly audible sound of the shotgun chambering a shell has caused many a home invader to flee!

[@Luvdave6]

Fr once they hear that shotgun cock back they doing the dash

[@RowanJones-lp6iu]

I’m so happy I’m not American

[@NoobPCGamer1267]

Guess im using the scare tactic since i dont have no gun

[@henrysullivan6341]

​@@NoobPCGamer1267 perfect time to practice your martial arts on them

[@mycaddigo]

@@gutterkrawl153 yeah the shot gun would already be loaded with one in the chamber….. I’m not racking it until the first shots fired …. Soooo

[@Adamrc98]

Honestly this is some of the only reasonable home gun defense advice I’ve ever seen online. Too many individuals who fantasize about killing an intruder, not enough recognition that the point is to keep you and your loved ones safe, not joyfully take a life

[@almasalinas8535]

Agree

[@gemery101]

Exactly.

[@jusplay7309]

Yes, someone finally said it! Too many trigger happy gamers itching to do it in real life. Not realizing this would be the most devastating day in their life, to take another life and to live with that these rest of your life. It was necessary for survival but it doesn’t make it easy.

[@TankieBoi]

It takes a very specific kind of mindset to truly think that way and live up to it. If you take a life and consider it "human", you *will* feel guilty. You must first understand that, there's a certain point where one is too far-gone to be considered "human", and that line is crossed when a "person" knowingly jeopardizes the wellbeing of others for their own gain. This is the line between a human and a monster, and our world could do with less monsters...

[@Adamrc98]

@@TankieBoi You are guilty even if it is justified. You do not get to conveniently decide when someone is or is not human to suite your feelings. They simply are and you have to be certain that circumstances justified taking a humans life away. This process of dehumanization is just papering over the true insecurity of the act of killing itself.

[@ShakMackiieTV]

You saved lives with this video bro, Respect 💯 That comparison from the video game to real life was golden 🥇

[@vincev4630]

No ego, just facts, love this.

[@livelikemateo6951]

I’ve had my 18” barrel shotgun for home protection for over 25 years. Your advice waiting in your bedroom allowing the perpetrator to come to you is great advice. More importantly if at night keep your room dark and a hallway light on to illuminate and backlight the intruder. Not only does this allow you to identify it’s not a family member but you maintain your night vision while the perps eyes will blinded by day vision not being able to see you. Even if the intruder is able to distinguish the light you still have a massive advantage as it takes 5-8 minutes for your eyes just to start adjusting to night vision and 40 minutes to reach complete night vision.

[@SikMagik24]

This is pretty good advice imo. A lot of break in scenarios people wanna imagine themselves as the hollywood action hero, but most people dont have thise reflexes and skills. Camping out with a widespread gun seems pretty sound to me

[@HerotsLament]

Or common sense. Like people being stupid enough to open doors to strangers past 12 am.

[@trustandbelieve9173]

@@HerotsLamentlol exactly like that woman who open her door to a fake door dash guy in texas who supposedly got the wrong address. My wife and i always tell delivery people to leave the food at door.

[@cherryh7963]

I'm 145lbs 5'3. I bought a Mossberg shockwave this year for this reason. It's the perfect size for me. The larger firearm gives me the advantage of intimidation and confidence anywhere in my home. I've set my home up to ensure ease of access to my locked firearms. i feel much more prepared now.

[@extrem8625]

20ga is a great option

[@cherryh7963]

@@extrem8625💯 exactly what I have

[@peepoclap9479]

Solid shotgun for sure,, best advice would just be take it to range as much as possible🙂want to be used to and very comfortable using it god forbid you ever have to🙂

[@joesantos7196]

Noice!

[@vervetech9395]

Compensation 😂

[@seeyan9944]

This man right here is speaking the facts. I don't know why people feels the need to pick a fight, when in fact the whole reason why this is happening is because their life and their loves one's are the one in danger. Defending you're self is the best way. However one arugment that I would make is how there could be a chance that help wouldn't come, and at sometime, someone needs to clear out the whole house after a home invasion.

[@MavrikUSMC]

I always say use the weapon you're most proficient in. But your reasoning is great advice for a lot of people.

[@GNOBNX]

🙌🏽

[@UuSeR710]

aiming a shotgun (which has pellets aka a spread shot) at a door way and hitting something that comes through is a heck of a lot more likely then if you were aiming any other weapon. and you don’t bring a knife to a gun fight, idc how proficient you are with it that is r3t4rt3d.

[@fitgiddlin21]

​@@UuSeR710 I agree but like if you're a smaller weaker person and a shotgun is too heavy and bulky a handgun may be more useful to that particular person. But in most cases the shotgun is the best choice for close quarters

[@Greetswithfire]

This brotha is intelligent! He understands the assignment! Self preservation! FBA!

[@Flowergirl77777]

stop with the fba crap

[@UpliftedTranceJunkie]

​@@Flowergirl77777Huh? What's wrong with that?

[@swayne-leohosein-cadogan5576]

worked in an Emergency department for a bit, and regularly have to riffle through GSW pics for my current job. I will say this, short of a magnum or desert eagle, when adrenaline and fear is flowing, you can empty half a clip before you do enough damage to stop a determined attacker... that's what 6-7 shots? Only need to pull that shotgun trigger once, and even the most drugged up attacker will stop and think about his life's decisions.

[@CajunBoyJake]

Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏾

[@annubissl]

@CajunBoyJake Current medical facility I work at. They once brought in a patient strapped to a gurney. Police shot him 12 times with a standard issue 9mm. Somehow didn't hit a single major organ or artery. Blood work showed no drugs in his system, but he was having a psychotic episode. He had to be restrained because he still had enough strength to be a threat to staff in the ambulance. Now another patient is nicknamed stubby....was caught on the business end of a sawed off 12 guage, trap gun at 10 yards out. Wasn't even aimed. He hit a trip wire and it turned his right thigh and calf muscle into hamburger meat. Pistol is a suggestion to leave u alone. 12 guage is your last warning before the express train to the pearly gates.

[@steveh5307]

That's why 22LR is a terrible choice. It's better than nothing but it's an inferior caliber. People who insist are simply wrong and irrationally defending a subpar caliber.

[@_pulsa]

@@steveh5307 exactly, .22 is good for plinking in your back yard, not combat.

[@drelocs2878]

@@annubisslpeople actually use Gun Trip wires for home safety? Thats wild I’ve only seen things like that in movies. 😳

[@davidrichardson5482]

Very wise. We don't have many guns in the UK, I was watching this thinking 'geez imagine having to clear your house with a gun against potentially armed invaders' then you got to the advice about waiting behind cover and it made me feel much better!

[@flikitisideways9953]

bro got me with that camping reference cant argue with that logic xD

[@cakefete2]

Im a concealed carry and defense home fundamentals instructor. You are fully right, this is what we teach in official materials. Great advice.

[@jamier5639]

I'm glad he's putting that out there. Goes in-line with not leaving the safety of your house for whats happening outside. Bad people will try all types of things to lure you out. Stay inside, secure the house, protect the family and call 911. Someone tries to make entry, you have the tactical advantage.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

If you're hiding in a bedroom you're not securing your house.

[@rampagesmackssons508]

​@@PoliticallyInsensitive securing the bedroom

[@epic6434]

You ever been in a drive by shooting ? These walls aren't armored and this fool ain't living in the projects 😂

[@jamier5639]

did I write anywhere about hiding in the bedroom? Where did you draw that conclusion...lol.

[@jamier5639]

@epic6434 in homes in general, you have the advantage of concealment and some cover, better than you do by going outside and being ambushed. Point is don't go outside to be a hero unless a family member is out there. Think tactics! It doesn't always mean engaging! I've been involved in a lot of things. Former LE and military here!!!

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

His shirt: "Gun Control: Buying 1 when you really want 2". True patriot right there. lol

[@jamesmanyadventures]

This is great. Huge difference between clearing and defending while you wait for backup.

[@rio-dq9sc]

Pff lady's in US who need weapons in home for defense. And people in LATAM who use hammers. US have a serious lady problems.

[@mannyaguilar67]

Finally someone spreading the knowledge to the common people. Going out and clearing the house is the last thing you want to do. You would be risking your life. Stay in your room and be ready in case they want to enter the room. If there are other family member that need to be protected in a different room then the bets are off.

[@4thwardlinden]

But what if you "think" you heard a sound downstairs? Do you call 911 and hunker down while waiting for the police to kick your door down for what maybe your cat knocking something over?

[@mannyaguilar67]

@@4thwardlinden That is better than risking your life to protect a TV or microwave, if I go out to check and there are 4 guys with guns the chances that I will prevail are slim. What I would do, and again this is only if its me and my wife at home and we are in our room sleeping (when kids are home we have a contingency plan in place already), is hunker down and be ready for them trying to enter the room. I have video cameras at home (my dog stays home while we are at work so we use cameras to check on her) but if you don't have cameras I would yell something like this: "Police has been called, leave now, I am armed and ready, better leave now". Yuo never know, It could be your son arriving home drunk or so many other things, many cases have been reported of shooting relatives thinking it was an intruder". If I still think there is an intruder I would call 911 and tell them the situation and tell them if you are not certain of an intruder in the house.The most important thing is to be prepared in advance, have a plan after thinking as many possible scenarios so you are not caught off guard. Stay safe!

[@CheapKetchup]

@@4thwardlindenwell you should know the difference between a house settling/dog moving vs. clear footsteps, glass breaking, drawers opening and closing right?😂

[@georgepack4760]

@@4thwardlinden I don't allow cats in my house ! Anyone with cats in their house has a pan to collect their poop and I don't need that in my house either !

[@HomelessPank]

​@@georgepack4760there are yard trained cats

[@mikeb.5039]

I use the 105mm cannon for house clearing instead. This video is 100% good advice

[@LilyMoonlightDS]

That thing is a bit hard to carry for me. I use FGM-148 Javelin instead. Pretty accurate tho.

[@mikeb.5039]

@@LilyMoonlightDS Someone appreciates my humor

[@Fadedfrost1]

🇺🇸 *INTENSIFIES* 🦅

[@Shrexy_Shrek]

I use artillery

[@I-choose-violence225]

@@LilyMoonlightDS I prefer an M61 vulcan for my home defense carry.

[@tkowen8614]

This is very well said. I love the camping reference. Very true. I literally think of this same scenario when I’m in bed at night. Sitting beside the bed with my gun trained on the door. Best scenario because they don’t know what they are walking into.

[@MaseJr-]

My Friend said “What do you think would scare a home intruder more a pistol going *Click Clack* or a shotgun going *Chh Chh*” 😂

[@TexanIndependence]

For real, but to be fair, most burglars will flee the moment there is ANY strong male figure (yelling "GET THE F--- OUT OF MY HOUSE!"), loud big dog, or like you said the sound of a LOUD shotgun racking (some are quieter). Only maybe 2% of home invaders are like determined killers, and that's probably only like gangs sent on a mission, not gonna happen to most folks.

[@whatta7793]

Fantastic advice. Most houses have all bedrooms upstairs, as well. Get the family into the upstairs master bathroom, hold guard at or near the top of the stairwell, try to pick an unpredictable spot. When an invader is clearing the house they will probably expect someone camping, be strategic and pick the spot next to that "ideal" camping location.

[@amnelruin4837]

Tell me your rich in a way that hurts my feelins

[@whatta7793]

@@amnelruin4837 I prefer single stories myself, and even some single stories can be expensive!

[@a55ga5m]

Yes! I've been saying this to others. You already have an advantage being in your home, because you know it well. The bad guys don't. Gather your family together if you can, and camp in one spot, while calling 911.

[@patriotarborist711]

that shit only works if you have a two or tree story house, in order to make furtive movements without being observed. Or a gd big-az single-story dwelling...

[@c.j.8263]

@@patriotarborist711 At night, when this is the most likely to happen, everyone will be in the bedrooms in the far hallway of the house. If the intruders break in near the front door, you should be clear to cross through the hall to the other bedrooms.

[@netts2315]

@@c.j.8263 You're talking like your house design was universal lol. What hallway? We don't even have one lmao.

[@akbychoice]

@@c.j.8263you have a lot to learn, at least rethink things.

[@ralphthewrecker302]

Your presentation brings up some great points, especially the shelter in place focus. That’s a great strategy because for a citizen your role is to protect you and your loved ones, and property is less important. Good work!

[@biknjak]

I absolutely agree. Never bring a knife to a gunfight, and handguns are secondary (backup) weapons to long guns. 31 years in the Army and civilian law enforcement, I always carried a "short" shotgun when entering buildings while everyone else had their "sexy" AR 15's. Shotguns, in my opinion, are much more versatile, as you can use a huge variety of rounds and different barrels. The full length stock is NOT a disadvantage (overall weapon length), as you can shoulder it for aimed shots, or tuck the stock under your arm for close quarters. Great video!😎👍

[@nathanbrady8529]

There's also the shotgun's incapacitating ability with minimal risk of buckshot passing through a wall into the neighbor's. I've never understood this thing where people seem to believe if a round misses, it disappears.

[@yeetusdeleetus4697]

I would actually argue that for a normal non-specialized civilian a handgun would be more viable for self defense in this situation for 2 reasons. 1) The average american citizen can not handle the recoil of most shotguns without injuring themselves or losing stability of the weapon. 2) The average citizen would likely be extremely high in anxiety and adrenaline and would make reloading or repumping drastically more difficult than being able to spray 9 or 11.

[@ChristiColonel]

My AR is very sexy! Her name is Lucille.

[@biknjak]

@@yeetusdeleetus4697 Good points. Yes, a 12 gauge shotgun (again, depending on the ammo used) can be quite a handful for a lot of people - especially smaller women. I remember how the women in our department used to HATE our semi annual shotgun qualifications 😅. However, some handguns (and ammo) can be quite a handful, too. Though thankfully, I never had to shoot at another person during my career, I did go hunting. I can tell you that in the anxiety and adrenaline you mentioned, I barely felt the recoil or hear the report when I shot animals - and that 30/06 rifle had a kick similar to a 12 guage - rough!! I'm sure human combat is similar - probably worse (they're shooting back!). Also, I personally believe handguns are harder to master for accurate shooting than long guns, although the myth that you don't have to be accurate with shotguns because they throw out a huge pattern of pellets that "surely will hit SOMETHING" is just that - a myth. Our experience with shotguns was that in the close distances (in a house/building) we were in, the patterns were usually VERY small - i.e. not much bigger than an inch or so at close distances (again, depending on ammo used). The ginormous basketball (and bigger) sized patterns you'd encounter bird hunting started opening up after about 15 meters or so. The bottom line to all of this, in my opinion, is at least occasional shooting for familiarization, and MORE shooting to become proficient with WHICHEVER weapon you have. You don't want to try and overcome the shock of recoil and figure out how the weapon works in the heat and fog of battle. When that happens, you want to be focusing on your target and relying on muscle memory. Your body will re-do something fairly automatically if you've done it repetitively in the past.

[@dying2survive298]

Just carry enough knives you can throw a few lol

[@GrandEWN]

With the shot gun you aren’t just taking out the intruder, your also taking a bit of your house with it lmao

[@Summitperry]

There will be clean up and repairs either way. Buck shot at an indoor range won’t spread much anyway. Personally I am going with a rifle. But realistically whatever is the closest is the best choice

[@victore8342]

Seems fair

[@sterlingadams5291]

House can be repaired 🤷‍♂️

[@mellolmaoo]

are you really bothered about your house when protecting your kids life? 😭😭

[@jonathanmcculley3728]

Jokes on you, I like repairing drywall

[@mocifus13]

This is the first convincing argument that I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you. Oh, and I love the shirt!

[@CajunBoyJake]

Appreciate it, if you want a shirt check CajunBoyJake.com 🤙🏾

[@youtubenoob]

One of them gun control left wingers here; your shirt made me lol. Also, practical and logical content like this makes it hard to advocate against gun ownership, doing good work.

[@CajunBoyJake]

@@youtubenoob thanks for being honest.

[@jmsoarez8090]

Yall acting like this is some genius advice. Americans are truly the dumbest breed on earth😂

[@bpsreston1]

That’s why I keep both in the bedroom. Having heard from scouts “always be prepared”.

[@azzerite3351]

I am former US soldier I was enlisted in the infantry and regularly practiced CQC/CQB training and hands down would pick a pistol over a shotgun any day. There are many reasons maneuverability, flagging, and more control with a shorter weapon it can’t be taken over as easily. Despite what many of you might think it is not difficult to disarm someone standing in close proximity with a larger firearm.

[@mathewemanouil]

I'm not using something I have to pump for sure. My pistol is semi auto and holds 18.

[@anthonyfrost9220]

Ive cleared a lot of rooms. He is wrong about the length of the handgun. You pull your arms back to you body. And punch out to shoot.. The last thing you want yo do is tellegraph your location when clearing a room. With the shotgun you would have to lower the barrell. Seconds to bring it back up can cost you the fight.

[@azzerite3351]

@@anthonyfrost9220 true

[@tracylee2190]

I agree

[@marvenscantave4023]

Seems like you didn’t watch the full video. Maybe do that before you comment

[@winkingdragon463]

Marine/Firearm Specialist here. An added tip would be, for a possible home invasion, refer to slug rounds rather than buckshots. Just as added precaution in case of unsuspected crowding, or hostage situation

[@laquez_heidelberg]

They’re both in mines

[@ericbuentello9703]

Not tryna sound cocky, but I’m pretty accurate with slugs so I agree 😅

[@winkingdragon463]

@@ericbuentello9703 yh accuracy is definitely why u choose those

[@draegiles892]

@winkingdragon463 Thanks, I will do that.

[@sh4dem4ker21]

@@winkingdragon463yeah def not the fact a 12g slug will stump any human in their tracks

[@geralt7144]

I release the Claymore Roomba "Welcome to the jungle" starts playing

[@jaredgibson7462]

I imagined this after reading your comment and it was glorious. Needs to be in a movie.

[@briancaparoula9607]

Thank you for making these points! Gun owners aren’t trying to be special operations in a combat scenario.. we’re literally trying to just protect ourselves and family, and aminals too.. but I think ppl get lost in their fantasies from tv and video games and I really believe too many ppl think they’re the actual swat team 😆! Thank you for not falling into the larping and thank you for keeping it real 💯! I seriously appreciate this

[@anjpadilla003]

I think its also what your comfortable with. I'm a retired veteran, war zone, other billets served. None of those billets did I use a shot gun, so I'm nit as effective w/one as I am w/an AR or my hand guns.

[@briancaparoula9607]

@@anjpadilla003 all valid points. But I’m gonna chime in on one aspect of this I’m not seeing much in the comments.. penetration! The average ball ammo pistol round and intermediate rifle cartridges as well are plenty enough to push through most walls in most homes. My concern being friendly fire if every shot doesn’t make contact with the enemy! If I shoot past an intruder due to movement or other circumstances.. I wouldn’t think bird shot would nearly as lethal if it accidentally struck someone inside or outside my home. I have to give shotgun points for this, and it’s an aspect largely overlooked! Range day, and just waking up from a dead sleep aiming is not the same and shit happens ya know! Never mind the innate fear most ppl will have or apprehension alone could cause an abnormal trigger pull making you less accurate! (For the average person) training is everything! You gotta use what you’re comfortable with when it counts.. but shit happens too

[@Sandro_de_Vega]

Home defense in US -Its better to camping with shootgun, not clearing with handgun. Home defense in Europe -You can use mosquito nets on your windows, but unless you live in an area that has a large insect population, regular flypaper will suffice.

[@INFbusy]

Ukraine

[@gln3276]

Enjoy sharia law, simp

[@MASoldier4221]

It baffles my mind how many Americans constantly fantasize about violent gang members raiding their house like their hiding the red blood diamond of Japanese child enslavement

[@jasonvan3887]

​@@INFbusy touche 😌

[@TrueMartin]

I'd say it's a 50/50 on whether or not the US could just take over the entirety of Europe west of Russia. If they decided to try, there would be no backlash from countries outside of Europe except for like, Suriname. They could at least stalemate and take the entire germanic and Latin portion of Europe.

[@ThaStonedGardner]

This is why I have a square planter box with fake flowers at both entrances of my house. Inside each planter is a claymore with a bluetooth detonator connected to sensors on the door that triggers when the door is opened. Window entry you ask? Got that covered too. Each window has a high tension spring loaded guillotine on a two second delay. Once triggered, the steel blade acts a security barrier for the window. And just in case someone does manage to get in in one piece, my cane corso doberman mixes are all steroided out and always have meth water in their bowl. I don't lose sleep for intruders. Put my ear buds in with Platoon playing every night. I'm golden.

[@EriPages]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@blakenolley2248]

Relatable

[@blakenolley2248]

​@@EriPagestf does google mean translate to english

[@vaultboy1469]

Bro's opp is John Wick💀

[@chukuamorfam9819]

Shit sounds ridiculous… you need to just move to a better fuq’n neighborhood 😅

[@thiswildridecalledlife9194]

Best advice i have heard in a long time. I would also tell 911 to inform police of a random word to yell as they clear your house. To many intruders yell police as they break down your door. A safe word works for more than the traditional use. You informed 911 to tell officers the word. One syllable word made in advance can save lives.

[@stageblood9935]

this is a really really good idea i never even considered

[@kites4121]

Not a good idea. If the police don’t use the safe word… are you going to fire on them?

[@robertg4355]

@@kites4121 The Cops need to use the safe word that they were told. If My home is invaded. I’m not taking chances. My Wife and Pets are what I’m protecting.

[@ELeeMatthews]

So now you telling police how to do their job?

[@thiswildridecalledlife9194]

@@kites4121 I'm not going to fire on an armed intruder yelling police?

[@walteranderson2507]

This gentleman is spot on! Former military and current L.E.O here. No lies detected here in this video. 👍🏿

[@thatvrnerd]

Valid advice. There's a reason people don't win wars by running and gunning. Keep it up, brother

[@Chaotician69]

Unless, of course, you have that perk in 7 days to die. Lol 🤪

[@missk1697]

German army in invasion of France dares to disagree

[@genemc777]

As a Financial Advisor and a former club DJ I can confirm that everything this man is saying is spot on. Play smarter not harder, let them come to you and be surprised by a flurry of buckshots

[@elcapo8596]

As a random guy who only plays COD and never fired a real gun, I can confirm this

[@realviewsnetwork1166]

Lol ?!

[@HavikkGamez]

slugs*

[@CarlCarlson-jq3xr]

@@elcapo8596 I mean you dont have to have experience to know. Not hard to get information from actual experts with experience

[@mr.tweaty]

Okay but where does the gun come into play there?

[@grusive]

This is 100% true. Last time I robbed a house the scary ass homeowner was just camping and I caught one to the leg and was able to make it out safely.. lesson learned🙏🏼

[@kevinlittle3489]

👀😂😂😂😂💀💀

[@samueladedipe4052]

Mad man 😂😂

[@monique3579]

Whattttt😂😂😂😂

[@GotdayumMarie]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@dawinalexander9433]

You make a good point and plus when they come through they might never come through again.

[@solaireofastora8609]

What i learned from the Marine Corp is 5 simple weapon safety rules 1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded 2.Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot 3.Keep you weapon on safe until intend to fire 4.Keep keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire 5.Know your target and what lies beyond it

[@spicymustard98]

Wow so you learned what they teach civilians😂

[@nikeyrawhide2873]

In "Nam as a 11-Bush grunt I taught myself to always have easy access to extra clips and clear any fucking bush that moves strangely..kept me alive for 10 months and back in the world in one piece//

[@AV5oh]

I ain’t using no safety button lol. My finger is my safety

[@lulumoon6942]

💯 fear the quiet, calm, soft spoken man!😮

[@marcus_b1]

This is some of the BEST advice I've ever seen someone give online. This is possibly the ONLY video people should watch regarding home defense.

[@edobwoy]

I moved to Sweden. Best decision I ever made. USA is only getting worse 😂😂

[@angelnicole513]

I learned something really important. Thank you!!

[@jake9854]

but gurIs hated guns, and wanted to take away all the guns tho

[@AnonJohn]

That camper analogy was ON POINT. Well said my guy!

[@tysonaries7649]

More like King of the Hill, or camping, who cares, they came in, they getting it one way or another

[@zacharyspring9271]

16 year Army Active duty MP, Special Reaction Team, Active Shooter instructor. Excellent advice. You're only as tough as your plan to survive.

[@speedycpu]

Exactly. Aim at the door, wait. Call 911 while you are waiting, but don't be loud. My house invasion plan has me with a .308 AR-10, Glock 32 as backup and the wife has an AR-15 bedside with a Bersa .380 as backup. 3 mags each in the drawer if things go sideways. I'm in Texas so this is normal, pretty much.

[@GEOFFREYMARKOVIK]

God bless America (especially Texas) and that kids is why Australians are moving to America. Where you have a right/chance to defend your life.

[@jessesven2262]

@@GEOFFREYMARKOVIKthat is such bullshit. We don’t need that kind of protection here in Australia. That’s why every country wants to move to Australia. We have one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the world. If you need to sleep with a gun within arms reach, you need to gtfo from where you’re living.

[@tanyawashington6996]

Makes sense to me!!😊

[@max7even284]

Just don't head out to the nearest school when you find out your kid isn't yours.

[@PrivateMcPrivate]

​@@max7even284Craphead detected, whatever you're saying has been rejected.

[@Scrumdumn]

Living in an apartment is tricky because there’s so many unavailable angles because so many neighbors.

[@rubbersole79]

Get some #7 shotshells. They'll not go through walls like most handgun rounds will.

[@Drummr88]

@Scrumdumn Yep. Really light buckshot or birdshot is your best bet in apartment or duplex situation. Very little penetration, but a devastating effect on the first thing it hits within 10-15 yards. Hollow points also generally penetrate far less than FMJs, though over-penetration is still a concern in any caliber above 9x19.

[@LukeofSmeg]

In the rest of the world this would just be a joke, nothing more, but in the US this comment gets legit ammunition recommendations. 💀💀💀

[@Unruly11]

⁠@@LukeofSmegwhat is your point exactly? Because I'd put money on an average American family in a gunfight vs an average family in any other country 😊. Here in America we have God, Guns, and a whole lot of Guts. Don't play