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Shotguns For Home Defense

A shotgun is an excellent choice for home defense, given that it is basically a hyper-modern "scattergun" that won't automatically shoot through the walls of your house.  That would be a bad thing.

Shotguns are readily available, if not the ammo, yikes!, and a person can choose a suitable gauge for their specific strength.  I personally prefer a 12-gauge for my shotgun selection, but someone might wish for a small gauge with less ooomph. Totally understandable.  You must know your limits before you commit to any gun.

If possible, go to a shooting range that sells guns and try a shotgun or two out, first, and get a feel for them.  Contrary to a common lie, all guns are not the same.  You will know which one is best for you and for the application you need it for.

The thing is, when people ask me, "Well, what's the best gun for home defense?", I say, "Whichever one you happen to have in your hand."  There is no right or wrong answer to that question as asked.

I would say, however, that a pump-action shotgun, of any gauge, is a great deterrent and will stop even the hardest of home invaders/thieves/criminals in their tracks.  That distinct 'sssshhunk-chunk' of the pump-action being utilized is as good as a barking guard dog.  You know the sound.  Even now you're thinking about it in your head.

I selected two specific shotguns for home defense to include in this initial blog post of mine. 

The first is a 12-Gauge Stoeger Double Defense Over Under.  A real beauty, indeed. 

The second is a 12-Gauge Mossberg 500 Persuader.  This one has been modified a bit, but no biggie.  Totally legal and legit.

Both of these shotguns are legal in CT.  As a matter of fact, the Mossberg shotgun is probably going to be my next gun purchase.  (Provided it is still on the shelf at my preferred gun shop!)  This thing is a beast, and it oozes intimidation, even simply by looking at it.  It would be perfect for me, and I hope it would get you thinking about one as well.

Thanks.

NOTE: I'm not sure if the photos I attached will work out.  If not, just click on the supplied links within the article and do some reading of your own.  :)

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