{"id":710,"date":"2023-02-16T22:26:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T22:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=710"},"modified":"2023-02-16T22:26:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T22:26:13","slug":"throwback-thursday-best-defensive-shotguns-for-older-shooters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=710","title":{"rendered":"Throwback Thursday: Best Defensive Shotguns for Older Shooters"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Home<\/a> \u00bb Firearms<\/a> \u00bb Shotguns<\/a> \u00bb Throwback Thursday: Best Defensive Shotguns for Older Shooters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When it comes to home defense, the best firearm for most shooters is a shotgun. A handgun is for concealed carry and as a weapon of opportunity to stop an unexpected attack. A rifle is for long-range work. While either may be used successfully for home defense, the shotgun has the advantage in this scenario. <\/p>\n

A shotgun handles largely by feel, and points well. The shotgun offers a spread of shot that increases the user\u2019s chances of making a hit in the dark. While it is true that a shotgun must be aimed carefully at short range, the spread is an advantage in some instances. The problem with a shotgun is recoil. The shotgun kicks and kicks a lot, largely due to the weight of its payload. An ounce of shot produces quite a bit of recoil. The 12-gauge shotgun<\/a> has a large payload and a large kick as well. <\/p>\n

A reasonable alternative for home defense<\/a> is a 20-gauge shotgun<\/a>. The 20-gauge may not be as powerful as the 12-gauge, but it will cut a bloody rathole in man or beast, and stop a deadly attack. The 20-gauge offers about three-quarters of the wound potential of the 12-gauge shotgun. Recoil is also about three-quarters of the 12-gauge, at least in similar size defensive shotguns. Let\u2019s talk about the choices in shotguns<\/a> and also about load selection.<\/p>\n

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