Get Zone by Fred Mastison
“This is my BOOM STICK!†This classic movie line embodies much of what people see in shotguns. Few guns conjure up as much folklore and cliché as the shotgun. It has been a long time staple of those serious about home defense, but it shares an equal sized crowd of uncertain or fearful onlookers. They are loud, pushy and big. These three things have been a stopping point from keeping more people from adopting this venerable classic to defend their castle. With some training and understanding though, shotguns can quickly become your best friend. Let’s take a closer look at this classic blaster.
WhyShotguns are a solid choice for home protection for a variety of reasons. The first and foremost reason is stopping power — real stopping power. This phrase is tossed around a lot but with a shotgun, it has real meaning. The chance of first or second round fight-stopping shots with shotgun ammunition is a reality. The baseline for stopping power is a round’s ability to penetrate a minimum of 12″ into a target. This is the general standard used by the F.B. I. Using #1 buckshot, a shotgun can deliver 16 pellets at high velocity into an intruder. These pellets combined have a surface area of 1.13 square inches and is equivalent to shooting someone 12 to 15 times simultaneously with a .32ACP or .380 ACP round. It is indeed a fight stopper. Simplicity of function is another reason shotguns are a good choice for home defense. With even simple training, a shooter can easily and quickly bring a shotgun to bear on an intruder in a home. As a long gun, it is easier to aim and keep on target than a handgun. This combined with some simple modifications, the shotgun can be a formidable weapon in close quarters.
What?The curse of Hollywood is alive and well with the shotgun. The mythology surrounding this classical gun is almost comical at points and dangerous in others. Some of the myths are simple exaggerations of truth while others are utter fabrications. Let’s look at the top three.
You don’t need to aim a shotgun. Just point it in the general direction of your target and it will hit. While this is almost laughable, it is a commonly held belief in many circles. The shotgun is like any other firearm. In order for you to guarantee hits on target, you need to aim. Many a hunter and competition shooter can attest to this.
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