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Are Mini Shotgun Shells Viable for Self-Defense?

Within just the last few years, 1 3/4″ mini shotgun shells have gone from quirky novelty status to an ammo … Continued

Shotgun Q&A with Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts

We asked Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts a few shotgun related questions. He had answers. Details are in the video … Continued

Choke Tubes for Home Defense Shotguns

By Chris Baker

Most shotguns with 18 to 20-inch barrels have a plain ol’ cylinder bore with no choke. Is that a problem? … Continued

More Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 2]

By Chris Baker

Today we’re continuing our deep dive into the topic of using buckshot for personal protection. If you missed Part 1, … Continued

Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 1]

By Chris Baker

This is everything (at least the first half of everything) you should and would ever want to know about using … Continued

What’s the Maximum Effective Range of Buckshot?

By Chris Baker

Shotguns are typically considered close-range firearms, especially when loaded with buckshot. Beyond about 30 to 50 yards, the spread from … Continued

Shotgun Slugs for Home Defense

By Chris Baker

For anyone interested in using a shotgun as part of their home defense plan, I typically recommend loading that shotgun … Continued