Home Defense Shotgun: Sling?
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bamaranger
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commando
I don't play commando. I occasionally do misread things and neglected the "home defense only" aspect of the thread after I'd read a couple of responses. I do tend to answer threads based upon my background and interests.
A sling on the LE/patrol/hunt shotgun is an asset. In a purely HD circumstance, not a requirement and likely a liability. A detachable two point carry strap, used as appropriate, would solve all issues.
I don't own a helicopter either.
I don't play commando. I occasionally do misread things and neglected the "home defense only" aspect of the thread after I'd read a couple of responses. I do tend to answer threads based upon my background and interests.
A sling on the LE/patrol/hunt shotgun is an asset. In a purely HD circumstance, not a requirement and likely a liability. A detachable two point carry strap, used as appropriate, would solve all issues.
I don't own a helicopter either.
Old Bill Dibble
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The way you are describing it you don't need a sling... until you do.
So why might you need a sling?
If your plan is to defend your home with four rounds of anything you might want to rethink that plan. So supposing you have a pistol on your belt what are you going to do with the shotgun when you transition to it?
Suppose you stumble across bad guy in your kitchen and he wets his pants at the shotgun and gives up. How do you keep your gun trained on him while talking to the 911 operator?
Lots of other scenarios where a sling might be handy, just pointing to the more obvious ones.
I am not a big fan of slings but they do have their uses. If you plan on defending your home with the gun then you need to walk through it a few times in varying light conditions with the gun to see what works and what does not work.
This isn't about being a commando this is simple common sense.
So why might you need a sling?
If your plan is to defend your home with four rounds of anything you might want to rethink that plan. So supposing you have a pistol on your belt what are you going to do with the shotgun when you transition to it?
Suppose you stumble across bad guy in your kitchen and he wets his pants at the shotgun and gives up. How do you keep your gun trained on him while talking to the 911 operator?
Lots of other scenarios where a sling might be handy, just pointing to the more obvious ones.
I am not a big fan of slings but they do have their uses. If you plan on defending your home with the gun then you need to walk through it a few times in varying light conditions with the gun to see what works and what does not work.
This isn't about being a commando this is simple common sense.
Old Bill Dibble
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And yet... Just about every police department in the country uses them and has used them forever. Strange they don't seem to have this gremlin problem with slings and being used indoors.
Old Bill Dibble
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Ok first why would police not get caught by surprise?
Second why can't people get training?
If the threat of getting caught on something is so high having two police with slings on their guns just means that two guys get caught.
A sling properly designed and employed is at extremely low risk of getting caught on something.
Second why can't people get training?
If the threat of getting caught on something is so high having two police with slings on their guns just means that two guys get caught.
A sling properly designed and employed is at extremely low risk of getting caught on something.
Old Bill Dibble
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Polls also say Clinton is the best choice for president.
I'll agree that if someone won't do much training, practice, research and find what works best for them then there is a one size fits all answer... what is simplest.
I'll agree that if someone won't do much training, practice, research and find what works best for them then there is a one size fits all answer... what is simplest.