I decided to buy a shotgun for home defense. I live in a pretty good area but better safe than sorry?
what do I need to know?
what do I need to know?
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But seriously, check all the moving parts and make sure they are well lubricated. Then head down to a range and make sure you can hit a target
In the immortal words of Cort: "Break the machine, clean the machine maggot."
Which, if you never read The Dark Tower series, means clean it after any time you take it to the range. The cleaner it is, the less you have to worry about it malfunctioning when you actually need it.
Also be able to break it down and reassemble it blindfolded. Just because.
Which, if you never read The Dark Tower series, means clean it after any time you take it to the range. The cleaner it is, the less you have to worry about it malfunctioning when you actually need it.
Also be able to break it down and reassemble it blindfolded. Just because.
You should probably use something other than buckshot the first time you shoot it.
He isn't in Canada!
Keep it pointed down. Don't look down the barrel.
I don't know if you are familiar with shooting guns or not, but:
- Respect the power. Having a gun comes with responsibility.
- If you don't know how to shoot, go to a range and an instructor will go over it with you. Learn how to operate, maintain, and fire the gun, and practice enough until you are comfortable.
- Keep your gun hidden or locked up. Make sure it is not accessible to children or inexperienced people that could handle the gun.
-Guns are not a toy, or cool to show off to friends. Keep it put away until it is time to use it.
-Always keep the gun pointed down range, or at the ground. Basically never point it at anything you aren't prepared to shoot.
-Always treat the gun as if it is loaded.
Some of this may sound silly, and I'm not trying to nag ya, but someone with a gun that doesn't know how to use is a dangerous situation. There is a reason we see all the headlines of someone that was accidentally shot.
I also have a 12-gauge for home defense, and I also use 00 buckshot. Just FYI, that is nasty ammo. Very effective. Here is a video that shows what buckshot can do.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbFLY9OIqPA
- Respect the power. Having a gun comes with responsibility.
- If you don't know how to shoot, go to a range and an instructor will go over it with you. Learn how to operate, maintain, and fire the gun, and practice enough until you are comfortable.
- Keep your gun hidden or locked up. Make sure it is not accessible to children or inexperienced people that could handle the gun.
-Guns are not a toy, or cool to show off to friends. Keep it put away until it is time to use it.
-Always keep the gun pointed down range, or at the ground. Basically never point it at anything you aren't prepared to shoot.
-Always treat the gun as if it is loaded.
Some of this may sound silly, and I'm not trying to nag ya, but someone with a gun that doesn't know how to use is a dangerous situation. There is a reason we see all the headlines of someone that was accidentally shot.
I also have a 12-gauge for home defense, and I also use 00 buckshot. Just FYI, that is nasty ammo. Very effective. Here is a video that shows what buckshot can do.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbFLY9OIqPA
Personal preference I'm sure, but I'd grab my shotty before any of my pistols. I'm not missing the target with a 12-gauge
. I think it all depends what someone is most comfortable with.
Rip your shoulder
maybe...depends on the load and padding and technique
I rocked a ithaca 37 12 G without a pad, just the hard wood stock...shot a ton of shells one day and i made a Beautiful Rainbow bruise.....It was glorious....now I got a padding on it and it leaves no mark
maybe...depends on the load and padding and technique
I rocked a ithaca 37 12 G without a pad, just the hard wood stock...shot a ton of shells one day and i made a Beautiful Rainbow bruise.....It was glorious....now I got a padding on it and it leaves no mark
thank you for the advice. Why would i want to use something different?
Start off with some lower velocity bird shot (71/2 or 8) till you are comfortable firing it. Buckshot will kick the shit out of your shoulder if you arent ready for it.
Also that shotgun is more of a hunker down in the room kind of home defense that chase the bad guys kind.
My stepdad has many many guns, at some point we are going to go out to the range but right now my mom is very sick so obviously its a low priority, so any help on training would be appreciated
To be honest I do not want to own a gun. As I mentioned in an earlier post my step dad has a shitload of guns so I grew up around them, but it has never been my thing. I bought it mostly because my wife is used to having a gun in the house for home defense so I got it to make her feel safer. I figure its better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
The only time it will be in my hands is if I am at the range or someone just broke into my house.
I hear ya man. I was just trying to emphasize that a gun will only make it safer if you (and your wife) are competent at handling and firing the weapon. Be safe bro!
Bullshit how is he supposed to clean it if he doesn't look down the barrel to make sure nothing is clogging it. Come on man!!!