AR-15s
10 Guns Worth Keeping
There are many “keepers” in life. The most important keeper in the home is watching TV in another room as…Read More >
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Firearms
Top 5 Shotguns for Home Defense
Everyone in the defense-minded world has an opinion on what the best home defense gun is. Yes, that everyone includes…Read More >
Ammunition
Buckshot, Explained
When it comes to our most effective shoulder-fired firearm, it is a fact that the shotgun is underutilized. Many shooters…Read More >
Firearms
Shotgun Training 101
A myth concerning the shotgun is that you cannot miss. Nothing could be further from the truth. The shotgun isn’t…Read More >
Ammunition
A Closer Look at Federal’s New Short Shells
The most formidable of home defense weapons is the 12-gauge shotgun. Powerful and fast handling, the shotgun gives a trained…Read More >
Firearms
Sweet 16: The Unappreciated 16-Gauge Shotgun
The .662 inch 16-gauge shotgun is among the most underappreciated gauges. As a young shooter, I was impressed that my…Read More >
General
Patterning a Shotgun: Defense Edition
The shotgun is often touted as the “end-all, beat-all” for home defense. I am not going to tell you that…Read More >
Firearms
Home Defense Checklist: What’s Important (and What Isn’t)
As an NRA- and state-certified instructor, I realize that personal defense is a deadly business. As a professional, I check…Read More >
Firearms
Review: Mossberg 500 Persuader
If you are serious about defending the home, the first choice is a shotgun, mainly because a 12-gauge shotgun will repel boarders like no other firearm. A number of years ago, Mossberg offered a short-barrel pump-action shotgun known as the Persuader. Today, the piece is back as a highly finished retrograde shotgun worthy of consideration.
Safety and Training
Shotgun Drills: Semi-Automatics
The automatic shotgun demands different drills for speed loading than a pump-action shotgun. Proper practice with automatic shotgun and you may just find that the shotgun is more efficient than you thought. If there is any real problem beginning students have, it is a lack of familiarity with the firearm. These drills will build familiarity with the shotgun and may be a lifesaver.