theliberalgunowner
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Dear Firing Line Friends,
I have always been a shotgun shooter. I competed in the nationals trap competition during high school around junior or senior year, and have hunted extensively with shotguns before. I am a bit curious about your opinions on the place for shotguns in the defense and combat applications of firearms.
I ask this because I am extremely budget minded, and want to have as few firearms as possible so I can get good with all of them. I also want to have money to spend on more ammunition rather than a lot of calibers but little bulk, and not be bogged down with gear. I have seen a trend going around that rifles are better choices, due to larger magazines, a massive advantage in the ammunition price and range aspects, controllability and maneuverability (length and weight). Should I still get a shotgun for a defense minded situation, or should I leave the shotguns for hunting and use rifles and pistols for defense? The main issue I have with shotguns is their range, which, to say the least, is anemic with buckshot. In a situation where I need a shotgun for defense I never want to ever think, "will the buckshot/slug accurately and effectively reach that far?"
Thank you guys so much for taking the time to answer my questions and give your opinions based on the matter, your responses are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Theliberalgunowner
I have always been a shotgun shooter. I competed in the nationals trap competition during high school around junior or senior year, and have hunted extensively with shotguns before. I am a bit curious about your opinions on the place for shotguns in the defense and combat applications of firearms.
I ask this because I am extremely budget minded, and want to have as few firearms as possible so I can get good with all of them. I also want to have money to spend on more ammunition rather than a lot of calibers but little bulk, and not be bogged down with gear. I have seen a trend going around that rifles are better choices, due to larger magazines, a massive advantage in the ammunition price and range aspects, controllability and maneuverability (length and weight). Should I still get a shotgun for a defense minded situation, or should I leave the shotguns for hunting and use rifles and pistols for defense? The main issue I have with shotguns is their range, which, to say the least, is anemic with buckshot. In a situation where I need a shotgun for defense I never want to ever think, "will the buckshot/slug accurately and effectively reach that far?"
Thank you guys so much for taking the time to answer my questions and give your opinions based on the matter, your responses are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Theliberalgunowner