Better to be judged by 12 people than be carried by 6 people.
@user-qr7ee2cp4y2 ай бұрын
Philandro Castille would still be alive if he wasn't carrying
@user-nn6ru2zd5g2 ай бұрын
@@user-qr7ee2cp4ynope. He’d still be alive if he didn’t tell the officer I HAVE A Gun. If buddy said I’m concealed carrying, what do you want me to do, while NOT making furtive gestures…. It would likely be different. Sorry victim card
@user-qr7ee2cp4y2 ай бұрын
@@user-nn6ru2zd5g want more examples? Breonna Taylor would still be alive if her boyfriend wasn't packing... admire Locke would still be alive if he wasn't armed... that stupid saying about being judged by 12 sounds good on paper but in reality it's NRA propaganda
@jpw9560Ай бұрын
Wow. Cool cliche.
@christophergleason5478Ай бұрын
Is it really? With today's prosecuting attorneys, you could be spending decades behind bars. That's right... decades. Spending 20-30 years in prison for "murder" isn't much of a life, especially in American prisons. You're more likely to get murdered by your cellmate than a random home intruder. Here's a realistic saying... "There's a lawyer behind every round that leaves your chamber" Modern self defense is basically an automatic jail sentence. So, in reality... it is NOT better to be judged by 12.
@ralphgreenjr.24663 ай бұрын
I'm 74 years old, 30 year retired/disabled US Army. I live on a farm in southern Ohio. Remington 870, 20ga home defender, 00 buckshot and backed up by my Sig 1911. The 1911a1 was my side arm for most of my military career. It just feels right. I also have an M-1 Garand as the back up to the back up.
@richardmooremoore41273 ай бұрын
That should take care of business
@DaveTex23753 ай бұрын
Get off my lawn. 👍
@stephenedwards50383 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service!!!!
@dlmsarge83293 ай бұрын
I think there is a pretty strong argument for with for 20ga for home defense. BUT if you've already got a 12ga and aren't interested in buying another gun it's the right choice.
@lonzo613 ай бұрын
If you just go with the M-1, there is no need for a backup! Just keep a couple spare clips nearby.
@magnuspym2 ай бұрын
Paul Harrell demonstrated: OO buck shot will penetrate several interior walls and then an exterior wall. #4 buck tends to stop at the exterior wall(has slightly less penetration). So your neighbors are safe.
@iffykidmn81702 ай бұрын
Not safe just safer.
@rockogawky59822 ай бұрын
Was #6 the best? I need to re watch.
@KendrasEdge7572 ай бұрын
Well, apologies to my neighbors, but they’re the last thing on my mind when someone kicks my door and I’ve got to end some 🤡 so that I don’t die. I’d rather be alive in prison than be dead in my home. I don’t use a shotgun though for my home defense, I use my suppressed 13.7 AR15 5.56. Nothin wrong with shotguns for sure, but I need the range and I prefer the capacity and precision of my AR. Plus, and probably more importantly, I’ve got SIGNIFICANTLY more time and experience on an AR platform than any other weapons system. That was primary and handgun secondary when I was enlisted and deployed. I don’t get stressed out when I’m being shot at like most people would be, understandably of course. You get desensitized to an extent when you’ve been to war. Sadly that’s probably one of the few positive that came from my deployment. There’s a lot more negative I deal with daily, but I tell everyone they need to do some stressed training whenever possible. Get their heart rate up and do some drills. You’ll learn a lot!!!
@scottwebster6952 ай бұрын
@@KendrasEdge757 do you have people kicking your door a lot ? I have a Remington 870 12 gauge but no one ever has kicked my door.
@KendrasEdge7572 ай бұрын
@@scottwebster695 what?! Never said anyone did & im happy for you that nobody has broken into your house before. With that said, Yes, I have had a home invasion ftr. I was at work, but my mother was home and thankfully my two dogs got them out of the house and the police got them not even a block away. Home invasions happen daily. That’s one reason people own firearms, protection.
@MidMo40203 ай бұрын
I’ve only heard “cruiser ready” from one person my whole life.. My late uncle. He was a Missouri state trooper back in the early eighties through about the mid nineties. This was how he always kept his 870 at home. Learned a lot of things from that man. Thanks for the video! 🇺🇸
@kevinbreese57393 ай бұрын
Surprising because it's well known in the shotgun home defense world. I don't have any law enforcement family members but have heard about it a lot. It's how I've always kept all my pump shotguns in my house. But my main bedside gun is a Beretta 1301 which is just a pick up and click off the safety deal.
@bobburnitt57613 ай бұрын
I have heard it before, but I don't hear it a lot, you know, the "Vernacular" changes with everything. To me it just means, keep it LOADED but the Chamber EMPTY. That is the way I keep mine, shotguns are NOT DROP SAFE. Really to ME, "MOST guns are NOT DROP SAFE". Dropping firearms is not good.
@user-fu9vj9ix3g3 ай бұрын
For defense it is the best and quickest way to get a shotgun into the fight. The Sheriff is completely right on that, and, although I own a very old 870, his point about the Mossberg havig the slide release in an ergonomicallt correct position is serious consideration for people who may be thinking of getting a shotgun. My ONLY criticism of the 870 is the poor placement of that feature.
@miked.77223 ай бұрын
when I was a cop cruiser ready was one in the chamber and the tube full of shells giving you one more to use since 4 or 5 shots is a pretty low number. Don't know where this sheriff gets his info but he is so wrong on so many level other than if you hit a guy center mass with a 12g 00 buck he will die. Everything else he said was shit except for the part about not relying in on a handgun.
@user-fu9vj9ix3g3 ай бұрын
@@miked.7722 Yes, and the same result wil occur if hit with simple birdshot under 20 feet. I'm just not buying a lot of what was presented.
@everettrhay48553 ай бұрын
“The right load, at the right range and they’ll need a shovel to scoop up the mess” - Clint Smith regarding shotguns for home defense
@drfury393 ай бұрын
"A shotgun inside a house is a rifle" - Also Clint Smith kzbin.infoUgkxehjDuXPE8cHjECm4bZuXpDozBNL1bsig?feature=shared
@everettrhay48553 ай бұрын
Mr.Smith is a national treasure.
@honchotopshotta75893 ай бұрын
Don’t be fooled THE SHERIFF never said to make sure your daughters bedroom isn’t behind the intruder. He knows exactly why he left that part out
@benjamin48th3 ай бұрын
Bro shotguns don't make u onto piece's this ain't mortal combat doofus I'll be to scared to grab a shotgun and hide under bed
@davidreed62643 ай бұрын
I use number 4s or bigger up to 00
@Chad-nx7rs3 ай бұрын
If you have a Mossberg or Remington you don't need to cut the barrel. Both companies sell home defense barrels right at 18.5 inches and are completely legal. Just remove the long barrel and install the short barrel.
@jrwatkins38723 ай бұрын
Yup! Love my 870 R..bought the security barrel to preserve the longer hunting barrel.
@Chad-nx7rs3 ай бұрын
@@jrwatkins3872 most people don't know about the option of purchasing the short barrel or don't want to spend the money.
@sethditman21973 ай бұрын
Benelli too!
@honchotopshotta75893 ай бұрын
Don’t be fooled THE SHERIFF never said to make sure your daughters bedroom isn’t behind the intruder. He knows exactly why he left that part out
@MaGZKaRmA3 ай бұрын
@@honchotopshotta7589 Why do you keep saying that? If your daughter's bedroom is behind the intruder then can you shoot anything? NO
@mikeross25773 ай бұрын
Retired Lt. From Seymour Mo here, firearms instructor also. I couldn't agree more with your advice. I advise clients to keep a set of Walker ear muffs with speakers on the nightstand. We know what happens to our hearing when a weapon is fired inside the home. Stay safe!
@powdermonkey51833 ай бұрын
I have a a pair just like you said. Shotgun is next to dresser and muffs on top, grab and go. I also have a light on the end of shotgun that would completely blind an intruder and give me complete view of friend or fo so an accident does not happen.
@benthere4043 ай бұрын
@@powdermonkey5183 That's why I keep a TX22 compact with laser/flashlight on nightstand and shockwave loaded in the corner. I easily center aluminum cans at 20 yards with the laser and the built in flashlight is blinding. I own many calibers but know 22lr is about the only one that won't damage hearing as much, if I have to scramble for the shockwave, my hearing won't matter.
@NCGNTO2023 ай бұрын
This is an underrated post.
@madeirafonseca63833 ай бұрын
The ear muffs are excellent advice. I fired a gun in an enclosed area with no hearing protection, and it was ear splitting.
@gunsquawk44433 ай бұрын
You're a clown. Nobody's gonna take time to put hearing protection on.
@sokyoutdoors5883 ай бұрын
Have a cousin who was an ER doctor in a large US city. He said bird shot is a man killer, he said he never seen someone shot with it at home defense range survive. He said there is no way to to patch someone up before they will bleed out be cause of how it shreds the flesh.
@mikefleek92592 ай бұрын
My cheapo Benelli pump, has 7 in pipe , one chambered. #6 birdshot.That is alot of shredded.
@0patience4flz2 ай бұрын
You can't sew up ground meat
@andrewtrotter9023Ай бұрын
@@mikefleek9259No such thing as a “cheap” Benelli. Assuming you’re joking.😅
@directorbeauАй бұрын
Less chance of survival with buck shot.
@michaelfraser5723Ай бұрын
'lovely', thanks, man
@joejones17793 ай бұрын
I'm a recently retired Deputy Sheriff of 27 years a SWAT commander and firearms instructor. I couldn't agree more with you. A 18.5 inch 12 gauge shotgun loaded with #4 buckshot is my go too home defense gun. Thanks for your service and hope you have a wonderful day.
@PunkN_JTM3 ай бұрын
That may work for you but I stated it don't work for everyone, are you talking to the men or are you talking to the women? Thank goodness you're retired, you should retire from giving advice online too
@joejones17793 ай бұрын
@@PunkN_JTMYou don't even deserve a response from a professional like myself. Good day.
@DocHudson4203 ай бұрын
@@joejones1779if you call yourself a professional. You aren’t one…
@DocHudson4203 ай бұрын
@@joejones1779picking a weapon for home defense all depends on where you live and your situation. It will be different for everyone
@chadhaire17113 ай бұрын
and did you POINT like the Goober in this video or AIM??????? Left that part out deputy dog
@WilliamSirman3 ай бұрын
Sound advice! Also, if you live in a neighborhood/area that is more densely populated, don't discount even smaller projectiles than #4 buckshot! Number 4, or 5, birdshot can be deadly at closer ranges, and you have a greater probability of not over penetrating common building materials found in homes today! Great Video! God Bless... Bill
@FC-qe1wl3 ай бұрын
Birdshot is not a wise choice for defense.
@John5.563 ай бұрын
@@FC-qe1wlDefinitely not ideal, but better than nothing if that’s all you have/can get.
@honchotopshotta75893 ай бұрын
Don’t be fooled THE SHERIFF never said to make sure your daughters bedroom isn’t behind the intruder. He knows exactly why he left that part out
@foonus4063 ай бұрын
The same can be said for those that live alone in a rural area - really can't beat the penetration and rate of fire of a 1301 loaded with 7 federal personal defense slugs. Crooks will learn very fast there is a big difference between concealment and hard cover.
@jeremywilson151473 ай бұрын
@@FC-qe1wlbirdshot is plenty at the right distance. It's hardly different from a slug within a foot of the barrel. At 15', it's still doing a lot of damage. And less risk of over penetration is a serious plus for some people.
@NSNorfolk3 ай бұрын
Retired USCG 2 years ago. Got the chance to work with Marines. They convinced me to pickup a Mossberg 590A-1 for a number of reasons. #1 with me was the action andd location of the safety followed by the chambering design of the feed ramp. Like you, got mine used at a gun show for $200 including the bayonet 🙂 I became a #4 buck fan 20 years ago; hit center-of-mass and it's going to leave a mark.
@davelindgren52453 ай бұрын
I agree with you, the location of the safety is what did it for me. I'm right handed but an left eye dominant so I close my right eye so I shoot rifles and shotguns left handed. The safety in the middle works for me and the rest of my family that shoots right handed.
@user-fj2kh5hc2g3 ай бұрын
I wish our sheriffs in California were as informative and helpful as the Missouri sheriffs. I worry about getting punished more than the bad guys if I have to defend myself with a shotgun. I can’t wait to move to an American state.
@juliojames59863 ай бұрын
If you find one, don’t tell where !
@thefireman2853 ай бұрын
This Sheriff seems to be one of the good ones. Don't make the mistake thinking that all or even a majority of Sheriff or Police in Missouri or anywhere else are honest oath keeping public servants. Just a example would be Forte from Jackson County, MO. A true Oath breaking coward, and an embarrassment to all good police. Record police everywhere, document and expose so we can help the good ones stand up and do the right thing. God Bless all the oath keepers, they truly have a very difficult time ahead.
@juliojames59863 ай бұрын
@@thefireman285 agreed it is tough, but a no brainer 👍🏻 ! My belief is, there are more dirtbags than honorable, do the right thing type , especially at the Deputy level. Unfortunately .
@chadsanislo5603 ай бұрын
I hear ya...I'm in NY state so I feel your pain...I'm in the best county in NY for owning firearms but still...I would hope that the tide is turning for american patriots like us...
@davidkirby94382 ай бұрын
please move the hell out of California!!
@NorthwestBronco3 ай бұрын
Great advice. I keep a Remington 870 Express Youth in 20G by the bed. Shorter barrel and a magazine extension. Six shots in the tube in #4 buckshot. Love it!
@dmo8483 ай бұрын
That sounds fun😊
@gardeninggirlct2 ай бұрын
Quicker pull..👍
@richardbreting96413 ай бұрын
A couple months ago I picked up a Mossberg 590 in 20 gauge for home defense and I have a Remington 870 12 gauge already. I turned 74 on my last birthday and my shoulders aren’t the best. I agree with you that a good pump shotgun is hard to beat. I enjoy your videos and did subscribe to your channel.
@bigpenguinfts3 ай бұрын
20ga with no2 buck is an absolute unit.
@Wootangtw3 ай бұрын
Thanks sheriff…
@bertkilborne64643 ай бұрын
I started handloading buckshot during the lockdown. There are a lot of options and I actually got some molds for #0 I bought a bag of #4 Buck also Practice is more affordable that way
@Wootangtw3 ай бұрын
@@bertkilborne6464 I need to do that… good idea
@moreme403 ай бұрын
Keep the 870 and lose the 590. I’ve had bad luck with more than one Mossberg
@rickzwayer23473 ай бұрын
Excellent advice with #4 buck. Used this loading in line of duty for several decades. Only additional advice would be to add a tension-adjustible two point sling and train with it in order to secure during transition if needed.
@keithplymale23742 ай бұрын
My dad who passed away recently was a deputy sheriff from 1964 to 1989. In going through stuff I found a Mossberg 18.5 inch barrel. Went down and looked through the safes till I found his old Mossberg 500A. Serial number is a B prefix and it comes from 1969-70. Put the 18.5 inch barrel in. Fit perfectly. I strongly suspect this rode in his patrol vehicle for many years. Has some rust spots on that I am going to get cleaned off. Oil it up and then in honor of my dad time to thump some shoulders next time I am at the range.
@unclejohnbulleit26713 ай бұрын
Waaaay back when I was still young, we used to carry the Rem 870 for boardings. In our range training, we knew that of the 9 pellets of 00 Buck, at least one would be a flyer, landing somewhere off the targets torso. What the Sheriff is saying is truth. If you are going to carry/use one of these, TRAIN with it. They are superbly reliable, easy to repair, and easily modified.
@chadhaire17113 ай бұрын
And train by AIMING not pointing Goober....so what he says is BULLSHIT
@JR15A23 ай бұрын
@@chadhaire1711 There's a reason people throughout history who are experienced with all manner of firearms say, "Aim your rifle" and "Point your shotgun." Rifles have sights (for aiming), while most shotguns do not. It's that simple. Are you really calling people boomer-fudd names like Goober in KZbin comments for using traditional terminology that has been in common use for well over a century?
@chadhaire17113 ай бұрын
@@JR15A2 You dont even know what a shotgun is for GOOBER. You "point" a shotgun at a flock of BIRDS with BIRDSHOT because it has a super wide spread, as wide as 5 feet on targets. You "AIM" a shotgun at PEOPLE with BUCKSHOT because it has a narrow spread.....10-inches at 10 yards. You aim then all 9 pellets hit target--you point NOT ALL pellets hit target, or miss, defeating the entire point of numerous buckshot loads in the first place. Just like you missed the point and obviously never have used a shotgun with buckshot. Move along.
@JR15A23 ай бұрын
@@chadhaire1711 I know precisely what they're for, you old coot. POINTING (and firing) an old break-barrel shotgun with NO SIGHTS (to AIM with) DIRECTLY AT someone's chest while inside the average home will have EXACTLY the same result as AIMING (and firing) a Benelli M4 WITH fancy ghost ring combat SIGHTS (to aim with) DIRECTLY AT someone's chest at the same distance. That result will be a trip to the morgue. If you're still unable to comprehend the difference between aiming and pointing, maybe you should check your blood sugar.
@JR15A23 ай бұрын
@@chadhaire1711 I know precisely what they're for, you old coot. POINTING (and firing) an old break-barrel shotgun with NO SIGHTS (to AIM with) DIRECTLY AT someone's chest while inside the average home will have EXACTLY the same result as AIMING (and firing) a Benelli M4 WITH fancy ghost ring combat SIGHTS (to aim with) DIRECTLY AT someone's chest at the same distance. That result will be a trip to the morgue. If you're still unable to comprehend the difference between aiming and pointing, maybe you should check your blood sugar.
@mjohnson431363 ай бұрын
Don’t forget overall length. It must be 26” or longer muzzle to butt. That’s how they got Randy Weaver. He cut the barrel to 18”, but the stock was short and the overall length was below 26” and he was charged with a felony.
@SheriffMattOller3 ай бұрын
You're correct. Oversight on my part, but.......... dumb rule......
@benthere4043 ай бұрын
@@SheriffMattOller Or just buy a Mossberg shockwave, 14.50" barrel and completely legal, as long as you don't change bird's head grip. Plus my 590s shockwave can shoot 1 3/4, 2 3/4, and 3 with no adapter needed. Stays loaded with 8 mini shells of buck.
@SheriffMattOller3 ай бұрын
@benthere404 I messed with pistol grip shotguns back in my narcotics days to have a "non cop" long gun (if you want to call it a long gun). It just wasn't a good fit for me. I found it much less comfortable to bring to a target. Now- that said, it had an 18" barrel....... overswing was a problem for me. The short barrel "pistol grip" stuff that's out there now may be a game changer. Sometime, I'll give one a try.
@benthere4043 ай бұрын
@@SheriffMattOller The wording nowadays is confusing, as the shockwave has a bird's head rear grip. When buying it, the gun shop owner specifically said changing to pistol grip in rear or adding vertical foregrip is automatically a felony offense.
@SheriffMattOller3 ай бұрын
@@benthere404 yeah. The ATF makes up the rules as they go along......... pistol grip, bird's head, 2x4, what's the difference? LOL. I tend to stay in my own lane on most things, but the ATF needs a makeover.
@mr.diversity22673 ай бұрын
Thank U Sir for explaining (to the newbies) about ‘Cruiser Ready’ storage. Very important.
@regeneratelifeacres63483 ай бұрын
I used to be your neighbor near Hallsville in Boone County. I've moved to Wright County. Thanks for passing on information to people.
@mrwdpkr58513 ай бұрын
That's pretty much spot on with what Clint Smith said , They generally open up about 1" per yard from the muzzle .
@howardjoiner74533 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this man's analysis of the shotgun as a defense weapon. Probably on of the most insightful i have seen. I built my own trench gun, minus the bayonet, and lugs from a remington 870. I even put the old original style "corn cob" foreend on it for better gripping purposes. I do keep it loaded with 1 1/4 ounces of number 5 copper plated shot, as this is not likely to penetrate walls.
@robertnelson10983 ай бұрын
Why NO bayonet....????
@lindakitts43043 ай бұрын
I have a few small things but also purchased a pump for home defense. You explaining how to keep it ready sure helps! Thank you.
@johnwaddle6703 ай бұрын
You sir are giving the very best advise to an individual that a law enforcement officer could ever give. Thank you sir for all you do. We the people got your 6.
@galesams4205Ай бұрын
My unit in vietnam issued SAVAGE 12ga pump shotguns for ambush and VC control. Also the M-79 with 00-BUCK for search and destroy. 4th div. ARMOR RECON the highlands.
@greglumho4125Ай бұрын
Glad you made it home. 👍
@garyelsik33763 ай бұрын
Thank you Sheriff for the explanation of why number 4 is good. I agree with you 27 “leaks” would be extremely effective. Good presentation Sir!
@dannyhardesty36923 ай бұрын
Good video! I enjoy watching the Sheriff Grady videos out of Florida too. So, as you get an appropriate case in your jurisdiction we would love to hear about it for educational purposes. Thanks, again!
@jackjackattack91373 ай бұрын
Thank you sir, i live in Texas well armed but your point of view is eye opening. Blessings to you and yours.
@GrimoneUSA3 ай бұрын
Great video I have a Mossberg Maverick 88 on the way and it's good to know that there is people like you that actually cares about family protection in there homes ,thanks for the heads up on the #4 Buckshot I never knew that it had that many pellets ,keep up the great informative content and I'm looking forward for your next video
@joshuasimpson15153 ай бұрын
Picking up my 88 tomorrow!! Just came in
@christopherrobin3613 ай бұрын
@@joshuasimpson1515 You'll like it. I have one with my 590s and the Maverick itself is reliable as any shotgun you'd get.
@joshuasimpson15153 ай бұрын
@@christopherrobin361 dude I freaking love it
@maineiacoutdoors6893 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Sheriff! My Mav 88 is Cruiser Ready (with 00 for now).
@ricsmith21853 ай бұрын
My new favorite Missouri sheriff....... keep the videos coming sir and thank you for your service! 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@youngtiger13 ай бұрын
Sheriff, thank you for your insight about best home defense option and the ammo. Much appreciated!!
@lilcwa3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Sheriff, for this honest video. Six years in the retail firearms industry and a fair amount of civilian tactical training, and I tend to agree with your reasoning. I sold an awful lot of 12ga shotguns to a lot of concerned new gun owners, and I always felt good about it.
@11bravo273 ай бұрын
Great Video, Lots Of Information. Thank You! And Thank You For Being A Sheriff.
@gregpace46763 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, great advise. Hope for a speedy recovery. I would like to add that you can purchase a forearm grip with a built-, in flashlight for most of the popular pump actions for around $100. You don't want to be looking for a flashlight and struggling to hold both and you need to be sure of your target and background in the dark
@30rdmaga3 ай бұрын
Excellent video, I completely concur. I keep mine cruiser ready as well.
@GluteusMax7773 ай бұрын
Springfield 40 XD in nightstand, 20g Stevens with #1 Buck beside my bed. Chihuahua (2) alarm system in my house. I feel safe
@FC-qe1wl3 ай бұрын
Yep sad that most people will spend thousands of firearms but will cheap out on an alarm system and you dont have to feed the alarm.
@MarkoDeLaVoota3 ай бұрын
I feed my alarm and it's faster than any alarm , 6th sense , auto lights don't come off yet but dogs know something is approaching
@DrLanceFarr2 ай бұрын
It is the Chihuahuas that scare me!
@carguy30283 ай бұрын
I have a Mossberg 500 with the 20in barrel holds 7 rounds in the tube, has been my go to since I bought it in 2005. I own an ar15 rifle, handguns and still prefer the 12gauge. I worry about the distance a 5.56 round will travel and still be lethal while a 12 gauge delivers more energy than a 5.56 up close but doesn’t have the effective range. It’s to me the perfect tool for the specific job of home defense.
@binkyxz32 ай бұрын
People hunt with .223/5.56 out to 500 yrds. The 223/5.56 is least likely go thru the walls of your house (the bullet tumbles when it hits hard objects), the shot pellets more likely will. Tom Gresham at Gun Talk says this has been researched.
@k.howard59273 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen on this topic. Excellent work.
@casmithc23 ай бұрын
Great info on the #4 buck. I had always heard that #2 was the way to go.
@MIKE-se8ye3 ай бұрын
Solid advice there, My 870 is in a similar condition.
@billboyden94893 ай бұрын
Retired 40 years as LEO. Was issued a Remington 870 about 95% of my career. Loaded with rifled slugs, not much going to stand after being hit by a slug. I agree for home defense #4 buck is my choice. Great video boss. Stay safe
@chadhaire17113 ай бұрын
And using slugs did you POINT like this ill informed sheriff did or AIM Goober?
@billboyden94893 ай бұрын
@@chadhaire1711 Always used my rifled sights
@chadhaire17113 ай бұрын
@@billboyden9489 hope sheriff read this he needs an education
@gordbaker8962 ай бұрын
Slugs are for big game. Use 00 Buck or SSG's
@billboyden94892 ай бұрын
@gordbaker896 bad guys in my view are " BIG GAME ANIMALS "
@bravotwozero5353 ай бұрын
The mossberg 590 shockwave barrel is 14.3 inches . With a crimson trace laser sight, it works really well in low light conditions.
@coincollector3153 ай бұрын
It’s not considered a shotgun. It’s classified as ANY OTHER WEAPON so it doesn’t have the legal shotgun Federal standard he mentioned. You have a great tool there.
@wedge7j7Ай бұрын
I love my Maverick 88!!!
@freealien55863 ай бұрын
Great video. I learned a little trick there with the trigger. I appreciate this honesty. It's got a good spread!
@chrishorton82133 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice and your expertise. Much appreciated
@red9man21303 ай бұрын
Great video Sheriff! I agree! I would add that the best birdshot size for defense in my humble opinion is #4. At close range it would act as a giant Glaser safety slug. Also a Shotgun has a great intimidation factor. Often You will never even have to pull the trigger. A Shotgun also helps mitigate over penetration issues avoiding collateral deaths/injuries.
@bluemouse50393 ай бұрын
That why in the old west when the town sheriff was called to deal with problem situations at the local saloon , the sheriff would always come with a double barrel 10 gauge as the peace maker because even a fast gun fighter did not want to square off against a shotgun with his six shooter revolver and other problems went away like Drunk Cowboys sobered up quickly, a gambler losing money at cards suddenly wasnt angry as He thought, when the prospect of being shot by the scatter gun was the other choice
@jrwatkins38723 ай бұрын
Great video and I agree with you regarding the shotgun. We live in rural deep mountains and my 870 R nests right beside me at night.
@robertanthony3123 ай бұрын
Excellent advice, I have a Mossberg 500 I won at a Ducks Unlimited dinner that I put Mossberg’s 18 1/2” barrel on. I also changed the stock to a Hogue rubber stock for better grip. The Mossberg is also used in Alaska for hunting camp defense. For defense in my RV trailer, I have a Taurus judge that I shoot #9 .410. I used to shoot competitive skeet and have a couple of cases of that.
@LUVDOGS19543 ай бұрын
Glad I found your channel. Now subscribed. I also load #4. Nicely done, thank you sir.
@jerrymoran83233 ай бұрын
Excellent Post Sheriff, Practicality with reality. In 1967 when I went into business as the local gun store in a rural community, I knew folks wanted to arm themselves after civilian unrest and riots in that same year. Having experience in handgun training and believing with experience that home protection with handgun was a critical mindset training, So I started a training of the reality of using shotgun over a nervous shaking hand and inconsistent impact to threat using the Colt and B27 human silhouette targets. The Ithaca youth shotgun was the favorite for youth, small frame, and recoil conscience folks. When military guys ( Veterans) showed up with orders of deployment asking for home defense gun for family protection, handguns from 1911 45’s to Colt 25 automatics. Before selling any firearm, I took that time to step out back to the range to demonstrate the simple but complex if you are adrenaline charged issues with home protection. Removing the threat. After Q and A with potential user, we shot a couple of handguns including a revolver .38 special. Then the 20 Gauge pump shot gun. I then ask the potential purchasers to close their eyes and I racked the gun. The majority of thugs out there instinctively know that sound and pointing in their relative direction then firing, is certain injury maybe deadly. MOST often the shot gun was chosen over handgun. By the way the targets were on a wire that was advance toward the shooter starting at 21 feet and coming as fast as I could pull the attached line. Handgun hits I Or none out of 5 shots. 2 for 2 with shotgun and sometimes 3 . I always insisted the woman make the decision. Sometimes no sale and they would go to another gun store and purchase the gun the male counterpart wanted. A few instances over time after deployment the handguns were traded fo shotguns. Sheriff you video was professionally presented as any loving brother, father, or grandfather would do if not tainted with narcissistic attitude or over blown testosterone. I signed up for future videos. TRJM 🦅🍀🙏✡️
@binkyxz32 ай бұрын
All you're saying is, in the absence of training, long sight radius (shotgun) is more accurate than short sight radius (pistol). People should train and I don't know anyone who wants to train with a shotgun. Your demo leaves out many other factors involved in selecting a home defense weapon.
@LiveItLiveNow2 ай бұрын
@@binkyxz3 Yeah, like when do you leave for work? LOL
@PapaJoe22412 күн бұрын
All great points! Love the idea of using the target moving toward you to train. Real world application should always be the main thing. To wit, over the years when coworkers (primarily women) have asked me about handgun selection for self defense, I always point out that they need to remember that they need to "train" to use whatever they choose as they will be using it! I explain that you will NOT be taking your time and aiming each shot when using the handgun so you should train to point and shoot. Train to be comfortable with firing multiple rounds in a burst at your attacker/intruder. Remember that adrenaline will be a factor.
@mr.diversity22673 ай бұрын
I agree 100%. My 12 gauge is my first resort and I train with it routinely. Whatever U choose, please train.
@rickh83803 ай бұрын
Thank you Sheriff Matt for the tutorial and great information. New subscriber. Take care out there and be safe.
@haikujim12023 ай бұрын
Great video. No BS, straight to the point. More good info in this short video than most shooting videos show.
@robertseafield58103 ай бұрын
Good video. I use the low recoil OO buck loads. At 25 yards they print around 11 inch patterns. Check your patterns with various loads. You will find one that works best from your shotgun. If the recoil bothers you, get a Kic-Ezz pad installed.
@johndilday18463 ай бұрын
I don’t recommend using low recoil shotshells. When I was a police officer towards the end of my career, my department tried to utilize low recoil 00 Buck Winchester shells on injured deer from car crashes. They failed miserably on killing already crippled deer. I personally had a couple failures of those shells to penetrate deeply enough to kill the deer, which I was standing over! I was an armorer for the department, so had access to the old high brass 00Buck shells that we had been using before. I wrote up a memo to the Administration detailing my actions and why, and got them to approve switching back to the high brass full power loads. These loads were the old police loads, and some held 12 pellets, some 9, but they were accurate enough for close range work and hit a lot harder. Did they kick? You bet they did! But for home defense a person probably will be too excited to notice the recoil. Good luck to you.
@robertkeller98283 ай бұрын
Got my Mav 88 for 100 bux used...It had the Cruiser "Pistol Grip" which even with #8 BirdShot transfered every OUNCE of recoil to my Wrist. It was HORRIBLE...No way to get a followup shot. Changed it out for 25 bux to a Mossberg 590S "Shockwave-style" Bird's Head or "Raptor Grip". MUCH, MUCH more controllable.STILL, I finally just found a used stock from a 500 series and settled with that...The Short Grips are just too punishing shooting either from the hip OR half-way forward from the shoulder. Advice...Just get a regular-style STOCK. Also, the 1 3/4 inch short shells are interesting BUT 1)Have inconsistent patterns 2)YES, less recoil BUT have a tendency, even in a pump with the adapter, to leave the shell case jammed in the shotgun..3)Are EXPENSIVE when you can find them. (Aguila's sell for about 2 bux a shell in a pak of ten). SO, learn to shoot #4 2 3/4 inch buckshot, with a regular stock and be satisfied. OH yeah...The Sheriff mentioned hand-guns...100% agree with his assement on Home Defense. HOWEVER, me at age 69+ have joined the AR-15 "Nation" and now have a 7.5 inch 300 AAC "BlackOut" AR-Pistol as my go-to home defense weapon. MUCH quieter (Reason it was originally called "WHISPER" and that was even before some folks started suppressing them. Helps save my hearing)..Much less recoil....Full Power out of that short barrel at 7.5 to 9 inches, 30-cal loads from 95 to 220 gr. Sub to Super-Sonic. AND, now with IAAC and AMMO, INC making affordable ammo, my FIRST round Grab-n-Go home defense. Oh yeah, 20-30 rds per mag. The Shotgun is now my second level with the Pistol 3rd....
@robertseafield58103 ай бұрын
Good info. I never heard of any failures.@@johndilday1846
@robertseafield58103 ай бұрын
I also have a 300 Blackout. and an AR-9. Agree on the pistol grip only shotgun. @@robertkeller9828
@abelincoln32613 ай бұрын
I'm going to clear something up for the serious minded adults here... A. Self-defense... what it is and how do you best prepare to defend yourself... 1: You make it impossible or as difficult as possible to get to you... How you ask, easy... you put in defensive windows and doors... that are impossible to breach... B You install a security system with both cameras and communication systems incorporated... C You have at your ready a fire arm... and access to a cell phone to call 911.... A bad person has to get to you to harm you.. if they can't get to you you are safe..
@spiff10032 ай бұрын
A 200$ shotgun is way cheaper protection. :)
@hubertvecht72552 ай бұрын
Wacko
@roypublic32692 ай бұрын
I have that Mossberg 500 also. It came with the long barrel and 18.5 barrel. Also came with a pistol grip and strap. U.S. Veteran, retired.
@Swampytheroot3 ай бұрын
Nice presentation. I used to use #4 buck. I went to a class for armed defense personnel at Blackwater years ago. Their choice was #1 buck. 30 caliber pellets at 1400fps. It was a cheap load from a European manufacturer. Every pellet penetrated FBI ballistics gel to almost exactly 16 inches. The group was tight enough that at 10 yards, all the pellets hit in a 2 inch group on entry. No human could walk away from that.
@robertslusser67533 ай бұрын
I'm a 73 year old former Marine (1968-71) and keep a Maverick 88 12 gauge with #4 buckshot for home defense. Living in a mobile home in a rather large park means I have neighbors all around so, even though I have 00 buckshot on hand, I keep the #4 for use inside of the home. The shotgun is not my only gun, but it's the one I feel most suited for my particular situation. My AR is my Winchester Model 94 30-30.
@anthonyboatright69603 ай бұрын
Welcome home Marine.
@miked.77223 ай бұрын
So you say you are a retired Marine 68-71, how long in the reserves? Marines in Nam used M 16s after they had their M14s taken away.I was a Corpman attached to the FMF (tell me what that means) how do you go from an M16 to a shot gun, never in country.? AR would be any Marines choice that I know.
@retnav923 ай бұрын
@@miked.7722He didn't state he was "retired". He said 73yo former Marine, and the dates of his service. Oh, FMF= Fleet Marine Force.
@noahjkeely3 ай бұрын
@@miked.7722my best buddy's a Marine, last time he heard a bump in the night he told me it was his Beretta 92 (M9) he was reaching for.
@robertslusser67533 ай бұрын
First off, I did not say I was a retired Marine as I served 3 years active duty. Boot camp was June - Aug. of 1968, Platoon 184 at Parris Island, SC. I was in the inactive reserve for almost 2 years after active duty and then finished out my 6 year military obligation in the PA Army National Guard as an 11Bravo E-5 Sergeant squad leader in an infantry company (C Co., 109 Inf. Reg). While in the Marines I got orders to WestPac after serving a year in El Toro, CA. From staging at Pendleton I was initially assigned to DaNang, Vietnam but about half of our company had our orders changed to either Okinawa or Iwakuni Japan. I served all of 1970 in Okinawa, serving as a 4083 COBOL Computer Programmer. FMF is short for Fleet Marine Force so I guess that you assumed I was not a US Marine. And as far a the shotgun goes, a 12 ga. pump shotgun makes more sense for self-defense in my particular situation. Semper Fi. @@miked.7722
@user-jd4xo7gn7h3 ай бұрын
It's been said many times : " Noth'n but noth'n says F#@k @@f like a 12 gauge shell to the face". It's hard to argue against !
@philber576 күн бұрын
True...no need for an AR!
@valpairaviacionvalpair8163 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video…a big hug from Spain
@jimperry44203 ай бұрын
I subbed this morning and was number 852. Now you’re over 1200. Great job.
@lowellfultz19903 ай бұрын
18.5" just in case. I've had my DIY shottie tested by US Marshal's and a local PD (my son had some issues with the law BITD), and both dept's commented on the extra 1/2 inch.
@MacDa-yy8xn2 ай бұрын
Plus the sound of a pump shotgun racked in the dark is universal in any language.
@lynnkramer1211Ай бұрын
This a Model 12? Worked in tunnels in 1970, I still have mine. Do you have a diverter on the barrel?
@HelplessTenoАй бұрын
Using the shotgun racking sound as a defense tool is a terrible idea and is only perpetuated through the gun community by fuds who don't know what they're talking about.
@user-ci2mn1oy3w26 күн бұрын
bs, 90+% of people have no idea what that sounds-like and it tells ME that you're too stupid to have a rd in the chamber when the crap starts.
@karengordon661026 күн бұрын
I’m sure it does! It’s scary just listening to him rack it.
@jmobr4017 күн бұрын
@@karengordon6610if someone recognizes, what the clicking sounds like, maybe not
@David-jd6go2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Wife and I are empty nesters. Our bedroom is upstairs at the end of a 25 foot hallway. My 870 sits, in the corner, 5 feet away from our headboard on my side. I thought that 00 buck had too much "oomph" penetration wise, so I went with #1 buck.
@CarlPapa882 ай бұрын
Good stuff. I plan to pick up the 7+1 Maverick soon just for that purpose. Thanks Sheriff.
@woodroez3 ай бұрын
I love hearing you say "There are many kinds of shotguns," and then list all the popular pumps. 😁 I do like a pump tho. Will end up with a 590A1 someday I reckon. Was considering that top-of-the-line auto that Beretta makes but that is an outrageous amount of money to spend when there's so many alternatives that will absolutely do the job at one-eighth the price
@SheriffMattOller3 ай бұрын
I looked at a Beretta tactical autoloader at Grafs when I bought this Mossberg........ it was pretty darn cool, but it was also $1700......... as cool as it is, having $1700 gathering dust in my bedroom corner didn't seem as logical as the $200 pump gun. I mean, cool is cool, but practical is real. The average person in the world can't afford to spend that kind of money on a home defense shotgun, so I try to tune my stuff to the average, law abiding person rather than stuff the average person will never own.
@mattreiter65563 ай бұрын
Just ordered a Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical from Exile Armory (they also have a youtube channel) for $936 total shipped to my FFL. The 940 is on par with the 1301 tactical at literally half the price. I also recently purchased the 590A1 and it is BY FAR the BEST pump shotgun I have ever owned.
@jamesforehand81813 ай бұрын
I’m 73 and have a 20 gauge specific for home defense but just picked up the new mossberg 940, man that shoots like you have a pillow on ur shoulder even with buck shot
@blastedmcgraw1523 ай бұрын
I very much want one of those 940’s!
@briancaine91303 ай бұрын
Nice. What causes it to shoot so smoothly?
@jamesforehand81813 ай бұрын
The recoil is so smooth
@User39.3 ай бұрын
Does it ever jam ?
@adamjames13752 ай бұрын
@@briancaine9130 It's a semi automatic shotgun which operates with a gas system that absorbs alot of the recoil.
@Brute7502 ай бұрын
Thanks for your service and for this video.
@robertglace813Күн бұрын
Im 75,retired correction officer, love my 870,have many different types, have savage vietnam commerate model simple and very effective. Great video emformative
@ThisIsWhatIDo773 ай бұрын
I do exactly what you do with my Mossburg 88 12 gauge. Its in the corner by the bed. The spring loaded hammer is released with safety off and I have no. 4's loaded. I like the reason to release spring tension, because hopefully the shotgun will be ready to use for a long period of time and not make the spring weak if it had been cocked. Also as you said, you don't have to think when you've been asleep trying to find the safety, after whatever reason you grabbed the mind changer weapon. One other note is I don't have any small kids in our home either, but that's a parenting issue to keep kids safe. One other reason for no. 4's would be if you lived where other people could get hurt thru walls. I think it would be safer than double 0 buck ? Good video.
@SteveAubrey17623 ай бұрын
I've heard so many advocate the AR15 for home defense. I live in an apartment. I need to consider my neighbors. I don't want to hurt one of my neighbors . I think a shotgun, with the right load , stands a better chance of not overpenetrating than an AR15.
@jshepard1523 ай бұрын
It's been shown that jurors are MUCH more likely to convict someone in a self defense shooting who uses an AR-15, versus a pistol or shotgun. Prosecution paints the AR-15 as an evil assault weapon, and some people don't know any better.
@subdawg13313 ай бұрын
wow well done informative video ... made sense I am a huge fan of the Pump older 870s to be exact...
@seeforever773 ай бұрын
Dropping the hammer so it can be pumped without using the release button is excellent advice. I hadn’t thought of that. I have a 20ga 870 youth with #3 buck in the closet and electric muffs on the my bed’s headboard.
@abw1213 ай бұрын
As a retired LEO you are correct! Carried a revolver transitioned to semi automatic and polymer pistols. Along with 9mm or 45ACP pistols on night stand, the arm kept next to my dresser in bedroom is a Remington 870 loaded with bird shot. Because it can always be found locally.
@paladin5563 ай бұрын
Did they issue you bird shot when you were Leo? Of course not. Why go into a fight underpowered?
@abw1213 ай бұрын
@@paladin556 Have you been able to purchase a large assortment of 12 gage in your neighborhood? Here in People’s republic of Illinois. We have hard time finding any ammo unless you want to pay taxes on each round? Not to mention the 2nd amendment here has been trampled into the dirt making anyone who defends themselves including LEOs the offenders not the victims! I have seen too many good shooting turned into dog and pony shows for politicians. I still have rock salt in several 12 gage rounds. And consider them and birdshot less then lethal compared to 00 buck shot. And my better half has shot some great birds when I take her out with the boys. My point is what you grab your go to arm it has to work and work every time! No matter who grabs it?
@stevesmith7563 ай бұрын
@@paladin556maybe he’s worried about over penetration. Paul Harrell did a presentation on that and birdshot was effective. As a civilian he’s not covered by the department on liability now
@rifleshooterchannel2083 ай бұрын
@@stevesmith756Bird shot is not a reliable fight stopper. And no, some guy shooting groceries on video doesn’t mean anything. Anyone using or recommending birdshot for self defense is 100% wrong.
@FC-qe1wl3 ай бұрын
@@stevesmith756 There is a thing called Kinetic energy that makes the projectile do the work and fact is Birdshot does NOT have the KE required for defense. Look it up. And if birdshot is so good why does the Police and military use it ? I a defense event I want to stop the threat not play games.
@anamericanentrepreneur2 ай бұрын
Great advice! I have a bullpup KS7 and love it. Also have my 1911 in nightstand.
@briangoldy87842 ай бұрын
The Mossberg 500, 18.5 Barrel Pull the 3 shot Dowel, gives you 5 shots. Glock 19 on the Nightstand with Extra Mag. an Flashlight. Stay Frosty. Stay safe,
@user-hb3uy7hr7s3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice sherrif. We subscribed from Daytona Beach, FL.
@charleshooper14653 ай бұрын
good information. I like pumps. have had several.the maverick IS a great little shotgun. I keep one in my truck in cruiser ready attitude. my home defense shot gun is a Beretta 1301 (second version) I have had it for about 5 years and shoot it often. it's light, it eats with no problems at all...both bird shot from #3 up to BB in both low and high brass. my favorite "tactical" load is also #4 buck.i have shot semi auto's since I was 9 years old. I am coming up on 74. ducks and geese on both coasts and all points from Nebraska to North Dakota. you keep your shot gun clean and you can't beat a semi auto for obtaining "fire superiority " when you hear glass breaking at 3am down stairs!!
@fly13273 ай бұрын
Paul Harrell tested different loads thru house walls and concluded rifles (AR15), slugs, and 00 buck over penetrates (many walls, think neighbors), birdshot doesn't, but the sweet spot was #4 buck (12 gauge) or #3 buck (way more common for 20 gauge). Unless you live rurally, that's a serious consideration.
@user-jn2wx7db1c2 ай бұрын
Home defense is a man’s right to protect self, family, property…no matter what the liberals say.
@ggvbb588Ай бұрын
Not property but if you’re life is danger or others in all means protect yourself. If someone is breaking into your car and you shoot you’re not gonna win that battle in court.
@Punctuator10Ай бұрын
@@ggvbb588 Even in Castle Doctrine states?
@jerryklooster438Ай бұрын
I don't think most liberals oppose the right to self protection. They just don't spend as much time and energy worrying about it.
@StopWars420Ай бұрын
@@jerryklooster438 well said. Only people I've seen saying to ban guns are foreigners.
@jjames053 ай бұрын
great info from a reliable, educated source. i’ve long held the same idea as to the best tool for this scenario. subscribed.
@Pursc2482 ай бұрын
Awesome seeing a sheriff letting us know how to defend ourselves. Man I love Missouri! Got family in Joplin. Im a Marylander and they expect you to jump out your window before defending yourself in your own home its nuts. Thank you for your service sir! I run a 20guage 870 with number 3 Buck.
@user-fz2ul7wl2d2 ай бұрын
I vote you for president sir. That hallway is called a kill zone.
@WES_51502 ай бұрын
Im not arguing against 2nd amendment rights, I 110% believe in it... but its very sad that in this day and age, using a firearm no matter what the situation is, even in your own home for self defense, will almost certainly land you in jail. Our country is heading down a real bad path.
@bruceweilmuenster16653 ай бұрын
Thank you Matt! Love your videos!
@geod35892 ай бұрын
My dad was a cop and I still have his old Ithaca Model 37 Deerslayer. It has "Police Special" engraved on the barrel. Barrel is designed to shoot slugs and buckshot.
@robincompton012 ай бұрын
Outstanding Video Sir !!! Thanks for explaining in DETAIL...
@thomassinclair7312 ай бұрын
Outstanding presentation, Sheriff! Thanks a bunch. Subscribed.
@dustyboyle2 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel and I'm digging it. That watch as well
@webwildcatting3 ай бұрын
Bought an Ithica Deer Slayer Police Special during Covid. Absolutely love it. Thanks for the cruiser ready tip. I'll be practicing that this weekend....
@coincollector3153 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing professional experience
@tommyluck192 ай бұрын
Great video, Sheriff! Thank You so much
@daviddelaney3632 ай бұрын
Really interesting cover of coarse/fine motor skills when under stress. Hadn't thought of that. Good info.
@bobl10902 ай бұрын
Great advise, thank you, hope you feel better…
@stevenperez81573 ай бұрын
Excellent video sir, thank you!
@WolfMage8882 ай бұрын
For once the KZbin algorithm did a fine job! This was the first video I watched and you nailed it! I am your newest subscriber. Will be shopping for #4 buckshot. Love my Mossberg 500, one of my best purchases. Plus the “cruiser ready” storage - this is what my instructor told me to do, now I know it by its official name! Many thanks!
@oldnumber58663 ай бұрын
I have a Winchester 1300 Defender that I bought for $200 loaded with low recoil 00 buckshot. It’s setup cruiser ready. I do have a 500 lumen light mounted on it. I found out it can fire the short 12 guage shells so I’ve ordered some of those (can’t find those on the local shelves). They have found some penetration problems with #4 buck with the target wearing heavy winter clothing.
@e.t.preppin70843 ай бұрын
I do agree with your way of thinking 👍👍👍. I’ve been thinking about finding some short shells for more shots. Less number in each round but I like the idea of having more shots without reload. 🤷♂️
@Mako-sz4qr2 ай бұрын
Great advice from a professional. I like your channel and advice so I’m going subscribe. Thank you Sir 👍🏻
@user-nl3fh3rx2n3 ай бұрын
My great grandfather left Mexico in 1904, but Audrain county is still in my heart.