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[@Mr480junkie]

Clint Smith said it best. "Pistols put holes in people. Rifles put holes through people. Shotguns at the right range with the right load will physically remove a chunk of shit from your opponent and throw that shit on the floor"

[@vthomas2482]

😂

[@user-dm5dm7ql6f]

Lol Amen.

[@Wastelandman7000]

In multiple pieces LOL

[@busted_dyna8580]

Came here to comment this!

[@tomwinterfishing9065]

You’ve got to respect the floor’s needs.

[@anthonyjbargeman5280]

I carried a shotgun in Vietnam and I will tell you it is a very viable option for a weapon.

[@mrshifter8220]

Thanks for your service fellow Patriot!

[@usnva5638]

I was in the Vietnam War too... born in 1968.

[@STB-jh7od]

My Dad's squad in Vietnam, had a pointman who used a Winchester pump from back home.

[@scottflowers7780]

I talk to a lot of Vietnam veterans. Some of this guys carry a saw off double barrel shotgun or pump. One guy has his family sent him some 3 inch Magnum hunting shotgun ammo.

[@jamestboehm6450]

12ga 00buck is a fight stopper for sure, doesn't have to be center mass either. Even extended range is enough. Semper Fi brother.

[@thelonerizla1]

Most versatile gun ever invented

[@bluestatepaine]

Even if you don’t like them, you have to own one, right?

[@thelonerizla1]

@@bluestatepaine in the UK , a shotgun licence is a lot easier to obtain than a firearms cert , you still can't use one in a defence situation unless you can justify it and have good reason why said SG was at hand . I'm old school , better to be tried by twelve than carried by six . I fkn hate my country that my grandfather spent three yrs as a POW in Burma for, sad as it sounds . If this comment makes it I'll be amazed .

[@bobg3633]

​@thelonerizla1 my freind you need to get put of there asap. I wish it was easy to just get up and go. But what is coming is scary. Once we here in america go down thats it. 100% belive a fight is coming

[@justinpennington7682]

​@@thelonerizla1I couldn't imagine 3 years as a pow somewhere. That would be unimaginable

[@1TLCruiser]

Not only versatile, but several years ago when ammo was scarce, I made my purchase of an M4 because shotgun ammo was the only ammo readily available. Then there is the distinctive sound of a shotgun shell being chambered and the fear it can cause to intruders.

[@guitarthrasher81]

I think a shotgun is a great weapon for defense entrenched in a home. Aimed at doors and hallways you can essentially shoot 9 bullets at once with 00 buck.

[@jcurbin305]

Exactly.👍

[@336W]

But if you have to bug out, it is the most versatile for defense and hunting....

[@joshuataft5541]

We're freinds automatically now lol

[@sylversbs3176]

Springfield is thé best M1a, M14, usm1, BM 59, MK14… Houha💪🏿💪🏻💪☠️☠️☠️

[@LarsLarsen77]

Yeah, a fast semi-auto shotgun is faster than a machine gun.

[@alleyratAnderson]

I knew an old guy who had been a Marine on Okinawa in WW2. When the shooting started he couldn't hit the broad side of a barn so they gave him a 12 gauge. He wound up killing several enemy soldiers. Then they made him the bodyguard for an officer. In his 70s the old guy played tennis and refereed high school basketball games. He died in 2016 at 94 years old.

[@yeetee2781]

Ok

[@fivecrosses9040]

May he rest in peace

[@albedo0.392]

UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS ARE USING SHOTGUNS WITH NUMBER 4 SHELLS TO STOP DRONES...A SHOTGUN IS A MULTITOOL

[@coptrck1]

SAFADs = Small Arms For Air Defense!

[@fat_biscuits3928]

Yeah probably... You like giving Zelensky Billions? You vaccinated? Brainwashed? Do tell...

[@armstrong2052]

Haha I fkn knew they'd use #4 I was thinking about what they chose for ammo yesterday. I figured heaviest birdshot or #4.

[@ulflyng4072]

Effective against very low flying drones

[@herbderbler1585]

#4 shot or #4 buck?

[@DropItLikeItsScott]

For the longest time, I only had one shotguns and I thought that's all I would need. Fast forward a couple of years, I now have a lot of shotguns, and I love them all.

[@timjohnson8390]

No arguing with the home howitzer, at least not a living argument

[@nightmaregod8995]

better question would be, why not a shotgun?

[@rw7594]

A shotgun isn't a question, it's an answer. 😁

[@chizorama]

Cause a lot of these larpers never hunted & watch too much youtube larpers larping. Truth is, there's no better weapon 50yds & in, & you can stretch it further if you know what you're doing & know your loads & chokes.

[@user-qk5uw5lj5w]

When range is close it's not an issue my only stipulation would be penetration but then you have that problem with 223 as well so a shotgun and a 308 rifle it is but before the AR fanboys freak out I only own like 7 of them different situations call for different guns you are not going to do with one type every thing has its place and different types of ammo have their purpose as well I've used shotguns since I was a youngster I very much know their advantages and limitations as for the AR platforms I cut my teeth on em with the M16A1 then transitioned to the A2 so I've been familiar with it for over 35 years I know and I'm very adept with either but realize one tool is no substitute for the other.

[@charlietobin8728]

My point exactly the closer you are the bigger the mess they will experience

[@michaelphipps4835]

Any man that says a shotgun is not relevant In the firearms world because of its recoil or it’s too big, probably wears a shirt that snaps between the legs.

[@nkelz5]

🤣

[@davidrife6191]

🤣 😂😂

[@cle-chi]

lol

[@bogusphone8000]

Have you tried it?

[@mikewithers299]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Subusca]

Shotguns are true stopping powah.

[@treshaw4122]

Picked up a maverick 88 security model for $250. Has 7+1 capacity of 12 gauge pump and is one the few long guns I can own in CA without immediately being labeled a felon.

[@ValidSurvival]

Their ability to handle various loads makes them a go-to choice for many firearm enthusiasts. Plus, there's a certain level of reassurance knowing you have a powerful tool like a shotgun in your arsenal.

[@timothytaylor6447]

When I was in the military the shotgun was my favorate weapon for close in encounters and breaching. Not meant for distance but at close range it was very very effective.

[@AllAboutSurvival]

It's the go-to choice for those who value reliability and stopping power above all else.

[@catmandoo4u1]

Cancel X-mas do not collect $200. Also you don't kill the neighbors dog.

[@joewiese4174]

What is the most recognized sound in the world? A pump action shotgun. What is the most versatile "tool" that goes bang? A shotgun. 00 Buck typically have 9 to 13 9mm size shot per shell. Making 2 shotshells the equivalent of or more than one magazine. Shotguns work well for large game, small game and can fit almost any home defensive situation.

[@kagyu1]

A fart is the most recognizable sound in the world.

[@CherryCoke-qi1kz]

Tools in the tool box. Choose the right tool.

[@Pprokop87]

Every job needs dedicatet tools, but some tools could be used in diferent jobs. Shotuns are a tools for specific jobs, but a lot more than one. In a worst case scenario, use it as a club.

[@davva360]

For me a shotgun is a good idea due to versatility. Yes you can defend yourself pretty well with a shotgun and you can hunt well with a shotgun. You can buy a Mossberg Field and security model and have one shotgun, 2 barrels, that can cover most of your needs for a lot less than an AR. You can hunt anything from rabbit, dove, to deer all with the same gun.

[@kingbranden1369]

I'm just going to take a guess. 1. ammo types 2. reduced penetration during home defense situations 3. fun

[@z_rock8391]

Self defense, anti drone, anti vehicle, and big/small game. I’ve always told young people or first time gun owners to buy a shotgun first then get whatever you want. Shotguns will work for 90% of people 90% of the situations they would use it for.

[@Shadow__133]

Anti-drone? You realize it's may be a federal crime to shoot at aircrafts, right? 😂

[@Republican-00769]

I was one of the first to say the shotgun is _Anti Drone_ decades ago and people laughed. Fast forward to 2024 and who's laughing now?

[@ivanbonadio2586]

Shotguns are simple, reliable and versatile tools

[@DadHominem]

When used within the range they were designed for, shotguns deliver massive amounts of energy on target while reducing many of the overpenetration problems that the use of a rifle can create.

[@Hornet135]

Depends on what kind of rifle.

[@theshapeexists]

​@@Hornet135 a $200 Mossberg delivering over 3000 ft pounds of energy in an American made reliable platform is a serious nasty amount of power and bang for your buck. No rifle can really deliver that devastation for the price. It's what I suggest to people who need a good self defense platform at home but don't have a lot of money. Train with birdshot, slugs and buck for when playtime is over.

[@Hornet135]

@@theshapeexists I don’t know why you even wrote this. You’re arguing against something I didn’t even type.

[@rmiller334]

@@Hornet135his response was spot on to your post. Don’t really know what rifle you’re referring to when comparing max payload vs overpenitration.

[@Hornet135]

@@rmiller334 The idea that a shotgun reduces the risk of over over penetration that rifles have is nonsense. Sure, if you shoot birdshot it does, but that would be majorly handicapping your capabilities. When you use something like 00, #1, or #4 buck it can penetrate a few walls made of drywall, not really any less than 5.56 which tends to yaw, slow down, and break up relatively quickly. So it’s kind of a distinction that isn’t based in reality.

[@cmacblue42]

I don’t know why this is controversial. We’re not all fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan. Yes it’s stupid to pick a shotgun in that situation when you need to engage 200yd+… for many other cases it’s a perfectly useful, versatile, valid choice.

[@stephen-ng]

Most people do not live in a house that is 200 yards (600 feet) long or wide, at least, not the interior.

[@armstrong2052]

Well, I'm tea bagged by the rockies every day.😅

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

most confrontations are close range! facts!

[@edsweeney6843]

Well said!

[@mateofuego6911]

You have some explaining to do if you're shooting someone at 200+ yards.😂

[@STB-jh7od]

Affordability, versatility, reliability-nuff said.

[@u.s.-sheepdog4761]

Maverick 88 Tactical... Awesome entry level pump... comes with a big mag tube, ghost sights with fiber optic front, and comes with the M4 style stock... If you find one just buy it..!

[@mikewithers299]

Love my Maverick 88. Best door greeter ever. Mini shells work with the adapter and almost double the payload to 13 rounds of stay off me scumbag goodness

[@alhorn2664]

They work exceedingly effective when loaded with the right ammo for the job.

[@Taz418]

Shotguns are, in my eyes, one of the most underrated tools in the self defense world. Yes, they have a learning curve and aren't the best for everything but I cannot think of a more effective, affordable, and versatile firearm out there. Outside of CCW, a shotgun, be it in 12 or 20 gauge even, will suit the majority of most people's needs. Law Enforcement and the military still use them to this day for a reason: they just plain work.

[@bluestatepaine]

I’ve never heard someone who used a shotty in the military badmouthing the shotgun. It’s the guys who only ever trained on ARs who insist that a rifle is the only way

[@ralphpeed3596]

Consider in WW1 the germans were more concerned with the 5 shot trinch shotgun than they were the Thompson machinegun loaded with way more rounds. That fact speaks volumes on the effectivness of a shotgun.

[@Hornet135]

I thought they all fall to hardball.

[@jameshuggins4300]

Yeah Germany protested the use of shotguns in ww1

[@ralphpeed3596]

@@jameshuggins4300 and they thought the use of mustard gas was totally acceptable.

[@jameshuggins4300]

@@ralphpeed3596 IKR

[@Wastelandman7000]

@@ralphpeed3596 Even more funny, they probably didn't understand the irony of that. LOL

[@claudeortega8289]

I think Berry would be proud of you. Keep growing and sharing. Thank you for sharing.😀❤👍

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

The purpose of a shotgun is to feed you and your family. With the correct load, it can drop pretty much anything edible, from birds to buffalo. It can do many other roles in a pinch, but putting food on the table is the primary role of a shotgun. It will reliably put food on the table better than any other firearm. If you don't believe me, try duck hunting or trap shooting with your rifle.

[@Rascal77s]

Exactly ☝️

[@Fraco_Oniisama]

What's trap shooting?

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

@@Fraco_Oniisama clay shooting is called "trap", from the old days when they weren't shooting clay "pigeons", they were shooting real pigeons. Those pigeons were put in "traps" which were removed with the pull of a string. Which is why clay shooters to this day say "pull" when they are ready to shoot.

[@Fraco_Oniisama]

@@maximilianmustermann5763 Ah I see, I didn't know any of that, thank you for the knowledge 👍

[@pulldeauxduck2480]

Protect yo family 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jw8901]

Mastering a shotgun is one of the most satisfying things you can do as a firearms enthusiast. I was an 0311 infantry rifleman and i appreciate my rifles but I love my shotguns. I regularly train with them, I love modifying them, I love the power, and I especially love the versatility. Another thing to love about them is that they are like a manual transmission. Maybe it's not quite as effective as an automatic, but damn is it satisfying to drive and if you are really good there isn't that much of a difference.

[@brendon9032]

Why a shotgun? I'm Canadian. My choices are 5 or 10 rounds of 5.56 in a $3,000 rifle that could banned any second. Or 5-8 rounds of 00 buck in a sub $1,000 shotgun that is mostly safe from bans because they're used for hunting.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Plus, you have grizzly bears and moose. Shotgun will put both of them down. Personally I wouldn't want to rely on an AR against either at close range. Even if you could have a drum magazine. It might work, but, I'm not taking that bet.

[@chrishunnicutt2570]

Don’t be so sure about them not banning pump shotguns in Canada. They banned them down in Australia along with everything else.

[@sirkai007]

That's a valid reason. We have states south of the border that aren't as free as others.

[@sirkai007]

​@@chrishunnicutt2570and it's that kind if mindset that lost the Emu war.

[@jayseswick5773]

Get both.

[@stephen-ng]

Someone: Why a shotgun? Me: Why not?

[@cannedheat33]

I practice with mine. Set up a target, pace off the distance of a room in your home, and see the shot pattern of OO buck. Great weapon for home defense. Great video!

[@jlogan2228]

Why a shotgun: 10 reasons 1. Easy to operate 2. Very reliable 3. Incredibly easy for anyone to point shoot and hit the target effective enough to end them 4. Cheapest option for home defense firearm (even cheaper than most handguns) 5. Large selection of ammo types 6. A 4.10 or 20 gague youth model with buck shot can be used as an effective weapon by damn near anyone of any size any age any gender and any minimal average physical ability 7. No real worries about over penetration 8. Perfect gun for "across the room" threats 9. Excellent for hunting any size game 10. Bc they are FUN

[@chizorama]

11. Fastest on target after learning how to drop a bead & lead. Just as fast as a red dot, but better cuz ot patterns(unless you're slinging slugs).

[@SuperMarshall2009]

It is a good survival weapon can kill anything walks, crawls or flies within a short distance. It is limited by capacity but often it kills well within indoor combat distances.

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

lol i see ur an unforgiven fan! me too

[@SuperMarshall2009]

@@JamesWoodring-mu2iz 👍

[@rehoboth_farm]

A Mossberg 500 with an 18 1/2" and a 28" barrel is a great deal. You can swap between a bird gun and a home defense gun in less than 5 minutes. The Coast Guard has used them as their standard issue for decades. Police departments use them. It's an inexpensive and reliable option. A lot of lightly built women may find the recoil excessive.

[@heythere4970]

My wife might break 100 pounds on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Good luck separating here from her mossberg 500. I did put a Knox stock on it for her though. Streamlight forend and a red dot. She grabs that thing and is gone when she hears the chickens start making noise at night. It's loaded with BB shot which has dropped countless coyotes and raccoons, and after seeing what's left of those animals I'm confident it would work against a person at indoor ranges.

[@floridaswampmudders9939]

Bought a maverick 88 cruiser a while back , absolutely love it . Would definitely trust it to protect my life

[@JamesWoodring-mu2iz]

lol who cares if ur life depends on it tell the weaker of the species to man up

[@bluestatepaine]

My first gun was a Mossberg 590 - it’s a hell of a safety blanket

[@scottgorman7166]

Put a Magpul stock on it, makes it even better.

[@n8ram413]

Iraqveteran8888, I used to be a FUD about 4 years ago pre-Covid bullshit. I would have considered myself pro2A but I did not understand the firearms dilemma very much at all. I actually started through watching years of your videos way back to the beginning videos of this channel or at least what was available and have kept watching your videos since that time. I have since become actually pro2A and come to aquire a pretty decent selection of firearms in the last 4 years. I just kind of recently came to the realization that I don’t really own a defense shotgun. I owned only a single 28” semi shotgun for hunting. After much consideration, I bought a beretta 1301 yesterday (day before this video). It’s the most I’ve ever spent on a gun so I felt a bit guilty but I had just came to the realization of how effective shotguns are in relation to how little love they seem to get. They obviously have a few limitations but the range of capabilities with a shotgun is still far beyond my actual knowledge. It sucks when you start out as a FUD or anti-gunner at 30 years old but I’m trying to catch up with training and as you said at least owning the tool is a start. It’s nice to see you put out a video like this a day after I bought the most expensive gun I’ve purchased but the other great thing about shotguns is that other than ammo, they are not very restrictive for anyone to own. I chose to start with a much pricier option but I could just as easily have gone with a mossberg 590 or something even more affordable. There are lots of very reliable options for any consumer which is really nice.

[@chizorama]

Sounds like a "buy once, cry once" situation to me. A year from now you more than likely won't feel the sting from getting what you wanted. 5 years from now you'll be super happy you did. Enjoy!

[@n8ram413]

@@chizorama That could well be! Thanks! If biden somehow gets “re-elected”, it will probably be twice the price in another 5 years. Lol

[@johncoleman2495]

Welcome to the 2A community! Very good choice! I either own or have owned every quality semi auto defensive shotgun made and the Beretta 1301 is the best of the bunch as far as quality!

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

The 12 gauge shotgun loaded with 00 buckshot in normal room distances is a proven fight stopper against home invasions and will end the threat rapidly. I have witnessed the fight stopping ability of this weapon and can confirm its decisiveness. Even so still have a handgun avaliable in your home defense battery of firearms

[@cjmoore7240]

Very versatile and extremely powerful and the devastation it can do is incredible. IMO there aren't too many firearms that can match it's versatility. I love my Mossy 590SP and Beretta 1301. KEEP ON ROCKING!

[@TheCaptainbigboy]

Hearing you philosophize and pontificate on the intricacies of anything firearms related is always a pleasure and I love hearing it. Thanks for another great video. Please keep them coming

[@Franknakano7]

so close to my birthday, Eric says I should get a shotgun. I might have to listen to the signs.

[@donaldramey1896]

Damn. I'm getting my social security tomorrow.

[@Dogdocphil]

A Shotgun?? I have five!

[@shanelittle6621]

I have 5 as well

[@jamestboehm6450]

Out to 25 yards 00buck is a fight stopper period. Seen 5.56 get sucked up and fail on one shot stops.

[@nickzimonja3382]

Versatility as well, great for home defense in the right situation. Great for hunting, varmints on the farm, or just having some fun. Very affordable for a good pump as well

[@viniciuszampirolicerqueira2212]

If could pick one gun for the rest of my life would be a shotgun. Best money for joule. Really versatile

[@bmartin863]

A while back ago a buddy was telling me about shooting wet telephone books and that they can soak up lots of rounds of you wrap them in duct tape. So a couple weeks later we were bored and wanted to mess around and I said I have some old telephone books and duct tape. So we gathered everything together and shot up one with his 5.56 . It definitely held together well for a whole mag and I said let see what the 12 gauge can do on a fresh one and I swear . It ballooned and almost exploded on the first round and on the second round it blew up. After that I realized a shotgun was superior considering 2 rounds vs 30.

[@joejackson4202]

Best channel on youtube. Eric is an OG. Nothing but the deepest respect.

[@jerryjohnson4618]

A shotgun is versatile tool for any scenario. I absolutely love my Benelli Supernova tactical shotgun.

[@stevo5459]

Ive had an MR556 as my go to until recently after running my new Benelli M4. After about 6 months of range time with the M4 it's now in the bedroom safe. That thing is definitely a one shot stop

[@trynsurviven2440]

I’ve got a lotta love for my shotties and wouldn’t trade them for anything.

[@deucequarter2255]

Let's not forget the ease of shooting things off the sky both food and UAV 😅

[@Wastelandman7000]

Yep, though, I hear UAVs are crunchy LOL

[@kurkgarro2341]

There’s a gun in every room, but a 12 gauge with buckshot, alternating slugs is what’s in my bedroom

[@ljc5371]

Same here brother!!👍

[@InfuzeDcyphR]

I have one for a damn good reason. It has it's own POU. Defensive CQB/Camper loadout.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

Trench guns are probably quite handy when clearing trenches. Of course, we don't have a trench problem. Yet...

[@lbcsv]

I ❤ shotguns.

[@jacobdeem8187]

This is Eric's beginning stages of his hunter s Thompson transformation

[@markm1452]

HAHAHAHAHA...comment of the day!

[@Pprokop87]

I knew something was off..... I was thinking Eric is just getting old...

[@earthsurfer13]

Right. I couldn't think of who but you got it.

[@chizorama]

Oh shit, you nailed it! 😂

[@dannyhardesty3692]

Learning Rob Haught's push-pull technique for mastering recoil was a game-changer for me. Love my Mossberg 590 and no longer worry about recoil.

[@harlienoftsger713]

Affirmative

[@sbfguy7793]

You can pick up a Mossberg Maverick 88 Security Model with the 7+1 magazine tube for around $250-$300 Brand new. I have started making my own slugs from birdshot loads and found that I can fit 10 in the magazine and they're super low recoil but still blow a hole through a 2x4. They also sell shorty shells and there's a video of a guy using the OpSol attachment and he fits 11+1 and it cycles 100% reliable. Shotguns are cheap, reliable, fun, and POWERFUL!

[@user-oy9zy4ds9m]

Haha you said it! Best thing about a shotgun these days is it ‘defeats’ level 4 body armor with very high powered slugs, the round doesn’t go through it just creates massive backface deformation way over the 44mm NIJ limit. The only rifle caliber that can do that is 338 lapua magnum or 300 RUM or up. I’ve even seen some level 4 armor stop m995/m993 yet the shotgun can still do real damage and likely stop an attacker wearing level 4.

[@jacobackley502]

Shotguns beat armor the best way possible, sending a 5+” pattern that, unless perfectly centered on the plate, will be putting holes in the bad guy. There’s a video going around of two cops being knocked out of the fight despite the armor and ARs by a drunk dude with birdshot.

[@kennethgardner3090]

When I was young. Every kid who went to hunters safety would soon have a 22lr and a shotgun. I also got a deer rifle on my sixteenth birthday. For me growing up this was normal. With my shotgun I've put a lot of meals on the table. If a twelve year old can handle a shotgun, so can you.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Yep, its just practice and technique.

[@kennethgardner3090]

@@Wastelandman7000 And good parents.

[@contemporaryprimitiveman3469]

Nothing is more versatile than a shotgun. Mini to magnum and birdshot to buckshot to slugs, all without changing platform or manual of arms

[@steemerxaxon1643]

My Remington 870 SUPER MAGNUM 3.5" is one of the Three Guns that I will ALWAYS keep

[@scottdoran3112]

...in NY, you can only buy a shotgun, without a hassle, semi auto permit and grand scheme licensing for pistols and rifles.

[@GhettoFabulous99]

Because “Yes.”

[@CemeterySunshine]

9-12 pellets of yes lol

[@talon2pro]

Sage advice. Always a pertinent subject. Keep up the good work Eric!

[@XuroX.]

Also 12g would probably be easier to fight in court then a "scary AR 15" nowadays

[@sski]

My shotgun(s) is my 'inside my home' weapon that will get me to my armory room for the other 'toys'. Whether it's the Winchester SPX with folding stock or Charles Daly AR-12 mag-fed semi-auto, I can clear a path with either. Once I get to my armor and rifle, the shotgun goes on my back as an extra support weapon. Shotguns definitely have a place in home protection.

[@chizorama]

How do you like your SPX? Thinking about picking one up after my last crappy experience with a newer 870.

[@sski]

@@chizorama Love it. It's well made, handles as well as my old 870, which I was very much used to, and I really enjoy it since I purchased and assembled the aftermarket folding stock to it. It gets pretty compact that way and is easily handled and fired, whether folded or open. The gun has run flawlessly with all types and brands of loads. I can't say enough good things about it. It's money well spent as far as I can say.

[@TroutButter]

Iraqveteran8888: 12ga shotguns with a slug delivers a ton of energy and destruction. Kentucky Ballistics: Hold my 4 BORE.

[@sylversbs3176]

Ce doit être dangereux quand même ! Non? Je n’oserais pas essayer, ou loin , très loin du canons 😱

[@windwarattack2300]

Very intelligent comparison for the common man

[@Mike_Richardson_1955]

Love this video Eric!! You hit a lot of points that most people never thought of!!!!!!!

[@marcielindustries9225]

I'm a big shotgun fan myself and that's what I'll reach for first. Just bought that Panzer with wood furniture after seeing your video on it.

[@darrenfreese5328]

I keep an M88 with buckshot mini shells next to the bed, I fit 8 in the tube with 10 backups in the stock carrier. Helps me sleep.

[@Shadow__133]

If you fire all 18 rds you'll probably be left with half a house 😂

[@Acheco]

Erik starting to go full Burt.

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

Reynolds?

[@DIRTFan107]

Burt Gummer in Tremors.

[@ianharper1189]

a mossberg 500 with a 18'' ported door breaching barrel is a pleasure to shoot compered to any longer barreled remington 870 0r 1100. on the mossberg 500 flex you can put on a ar15 style adjustable stock so it is a nice compact home and or truck gun. its only draw back is capacity (5+1) You can change barrels easily for turkey, birds, and rabbit. For longer ranges on deer you can get a rifled barrel and put a scope on it. its a very versatile tool to have in your collection

[@sorino2817]

Shotgun rules!

[@TheColosiss]

Answers: 1. Versatility 2. Cost 3. Fun

[@MLMcNabb]

Entry cost is relatively cheap. Ammo is not.

[@TheColosiss]

@@MLMcNabb Truth. Especially 410. I highly recommend for everyone to save their good hulls and reload when possible. Reloading or experimenting can be fun like the Wax Loads Barry taught everyone. Bless Barry. He passed on knowledge that everyone should know. He will live forever in our hearts and minds. He was a precious gem. May his rest be eternally peaceful.

[@Wastelandman7000]

4. Fear. Because looking into that train tunnel tends to get your attention. Especially if you see the light at the end of the tunnel. LOL

[@jacobdeem8187]

I agree with a lot of your arguments but where we differ is slugs in a house? Why? At in house distances dbl ott is essentially a deer slug with slightly more spread.

[@bluestatepaine]

It’s not just about aiming characteristics, it’s about effect on target. Buckshot applies almost the full force of the shell to the first thing it hits. A slug will almost certainly pass through with a ton of force still left to damage whatever is behind.

[@jacobdeem8187]

@@bluestatepaine I hear ya but the very thing you think advantages the slug I would say is a liability lol

[@bluestatepaine]

@@jacobdeem8187 Turns out I agree with you, I just have a reading problem because I took your comment exactly backwards from how you meant it.

[@NYRM1974]

World War 1 was clear in proving the effects of the shotgun in combat. The 1897 Trench broom was great in clearing out enemy trenches. The dense bush in Rhodesia the shotgun was employed to clear out brush with the Rhodesian Jungle round. Farmers have used shotgun for the protection of livestock. I could go on and on. You get the point.

[@thomassophiea]

I thought the .30 carbine was weak from all my history channel knowledge, then i shot one against steal targets at 100 yards and OMG that thing is easy to shoot and packs a punch.

[@garypascucci5797]

If you shoot a shotgun "from the hip", with the stock sticking out behind you, there is barely any recoil. Its bracing it against your shoulder where you feel it kick. In an emergency, shooting one handed is not bad either, if you extend your arm & dont brace it. If you want to try it for yourself, I'd suggest you try it off the hip fitst, using 2 hands. When you see how little it kicks, you will have an easier time trying with one hand. Might be handy in certain situations...

[@brain4154]

very well articulated, really enjoyed this one! and makes me feel cool about my Remington 870 Wingmaster 😅

[@jmarder]

Excellent video. You have me rethinking my approach given that I live in NYS, which means extremely limited choices. I’m going to strongly consider the information you shared. Really appreciate the incredibly helpful insight and advice!

[@jackson_craft_gamingscates9324]

shotguns are frigging awesome

[@MrOmegamax]

Typically you hear people that hasn't had a locked door to need to blow through the lock. How about the hefty payload ? no.. simply want a rifle or an LMG with lots of firepower. Shotguns will forever be relevant in combat situations, dont let shmucks tell you this crap.

[@IvIidnight]

Mossberg 590s Tactical. Takes the stubby shells which I feel has a place in home defense. Though if you live with someone else, have slugs in case you need to be precise. Less kick, higher capacity, and still plenty powerful enough for one round to be a lifetime supply.

[@Sig_Steve]

Great info! To get around the shotgun payload issue, I use Federal Shorty shells in my supernova. Holding more than ten shells in the mag tube.

[@alpine1600s]

Cause they're so cool. 🧐

[@nickzimonja3382]

Because, hell yeah! Just picked up a 590 today

[@CemeterySunshine]

I have never had a problem with mine!

[@nickzimonja3382]

@@CemeterySunshine I've been looking for one for a while now. Found it at murdochs in Colorado for $350. I couldn't pass it up

[@lesliemiller5980]

Great video Eric. I have a stainless 38 special 3" for home and carry and a 44 special for some accurate stopping power if I feel I need it, but living in a residential neighborhood I rely on my Mossberg 20 Gauge with #4 shot for home defense! 100+ 1/8 inch lead balls will do some awful damage at 20 to 30 feet, but not penetrate into my neighbor's house. I've always kind of favored shotguns for hunting or sport shooting since I was a boy, and your point is something I have always agreed with. One round should do the trick! Most people, with any brains, will run like hell from a shotgun blast!

[@jaydevc]

Look at history, Even early pioneer families that traveled thousands of miles through the wilderness knew the importance of the shotgun. Many could not afford both a shotgun and a rifle. Most had to choose between the two and that choice was the shotgun first. It's Great for defence and to put food on the table for your family.

[@pablopenasco4254]

“Buy a shotgun!” -Joe

[@mikewithers299]

A double barrel? 🤣🤣

[@AncientMysteriesAndInnovations]

Automatic like

[@wolfmm697]

Just got a shotgun like 2 days ago pump action Ithaca copy great gun fun to shoot and tons of power definitely a great tool for hunting self defense sports it does it all

[@keganwallace8753]

Technically a standard 6-8 capacity shotgun holds 54-72 rounds of 00 buck. Shotguns are just cool and sometimes pieces of art.

[@WannabeWoodsman]

A single shot shotgun is THE most versatile gun on the planet

[@craigoldsen1667]

If it is sparked by a sharp flint in a modern flintlock......UNSTOPPABLE!

[@g54b95]

Another thing to remember, as it pertains to 00 buckshot, is that each trigger pull is sending about eight or nine *approximately* 9mm caliber projectiles on target, versus a single pistol or rifle projectile. So a shotgun with a capacity of 8 rounds of 00 buck means you have about 72 projectiles.

[@mikewithers299]

That's the kinda math I'm talkin bout! 💪

[@Hornet135]

00 Buck is .33” not .355”/ 9mm and weighs ~54 gr each.

[@cgsimons1187]

This is correct. Each brief pull of the trigger spits out several projectiles similar to a burst from a submachine gun. Just like a submachine gun, it can empty the magazine quickly. Though chances are good that you also ended the fight quickly in your favor. It is a great home defense option for those who can handle the recoil.

[@g54b95]

@@Hornet135 Thank you. I have edited my comment.

[@mikewithers299]

@g54b95 we are talking thousandths of an inch. 9mm is a close enough analogy to each pellets diameter to get your point across to those that don't understand. You did fine bro.

[@theredneckredcoat2459]

Things tend to move when you shoot at them. A little bit of spread helps in mine craft.

[@Wastelandman7000]

I got that joke LOL And it does.

[@user-qk5uw5lj5w]

People that dismiss a shotgun usually have no idea how destructive it can be on fleshy tissue

[@memberberry2728]

A shotgun is for psychological effect especially that m4 you’re holding, 12 ga changes minds really quick