THE DAILY FUDD: E236: "Fudd FYI: From Shooting Illustrated Shotguns editor: 'Why A Shotgun Is Best for Home Defense (And All Sorts Of Other Things).'"

"If a man can have only one gun, it should be a shotgun." -- By I have no idea.

NOT ENDORSED, but interesting from a fudd perspective.

See TDF 43/44 for a discussion of .410 shotguns.

Why A Shotgun Is Best for Home Defense (And All Sorts Of Other Things) | An Official Journal Of The NRA (shootingillustrated.com)

Certainly, using a shotgun for home defense has its downsides, too: Its recoil is significant, most are slow to reload and they are neither lightweight nor easily concealed. Still, if I had to pick one gun for home defense, hunting, survival and sport, I’m going with a 12-gauge shotgun. In trained hands, you’re unlikely to miss close-range targets and whatever is hit with is unlikely to hit back. Of course, I am Shooting Illustrated’s Shotgun Editor, so you knew I wouldn’t choose a trendy AR or tricked-out pistol...

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