Shotguns

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Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 5: Projectile Selection
A red box of Hornady TAP Tactical Application Police 12-gauge shotgun ammunition featuring "Reduced Recoil" 00 buckshot.

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 5: Projectile Selection

Let’s break down the various types of projectiles commonly used in shotguns. This is more than a JHP vs FMJ argument, but a discussion on several dynamically different projectile types.

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Defensive Shotguns 101, Part 4: Cartridge Selection
A variety of colorful shotgun shells, including blue, red, white, yellow, and black, scattered on a paint-splattered concrete surface.

Defensive Shotguns 101, Part 4: Cartridge Selection

When choosing a defensive shotgun, you have to consider the cartridge it chambers. Here’s a look at 12 or 20 gauge, and .410 bore.

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Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 3: Pump or Semi-Auto Shotguns

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 3: Pump or Semi-Auto Shotguns

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 2: Choosing A Shotgun

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 2: Choosing A Shotgun

Defensive Shotgun 101: Why the Shotgun?

Defensive Shotgun 101: Why the Shotgun?

The Mossberg 590A1 – Military Approved

The Mossberg 590A1 – Military Approved

The Mighty Ithaca 37: A Classic Scattergun

The Mighty Ithaca 37: A Classic Scattergun

From Duty Issue to Modern Warrior: Evolving the 870

From Duty Issue to Modern Warrior: Evolving the 870

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