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Blaster229 · Mar 25, 2020

The best is whatever y'all think is the best for your own mileage. Not really posting it for the argument.

Just another video from a popular Youtube guy. Shawn Ryan is a former SEAL and CIA guy. He has a great channel.
Here he goes through and tests his opinion on what he thinks is best for home defense.

It's worth the 21 minutes if you have time. I pretty much agree with him.

Bisleyfan44 · Mar 25, 2020

Thanks!

GrimReaper · Mar 25, 2020

I watch all of Shawns videos, he has a no BS common sense approach to things.

Check out Travis Kennedy as well, his videos are more training oriented and does a good job at explaining things. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzl_Fdw4LC44YX_yInbSPOg

photoracer · Mar 26, 2020

Just remember the weapon you choose must be one you can shoot accurately with. Otherwise its just a noisemaker. Practice, practice, and more practice. And I mean good practical and purposeful practice not just sending rounds down range.

Bikebreath · Mar 26, 2020

Looks promising. Hanging out (dealing with) my 93 year old mom, so I’ll check it out after this next phase of her life. Thanks for posting.

Name Taken · Mar 26, 2020

21 minutes is a sitcom...not a youtube video. I don't think he's wrong though.

antco · Mar 26, 2020

Ol Bob got ****ed up. Good video.

rbird7282 · Mar 26, 2020

Only issue is I’ve seen videos/tests of AR ammo that worked much better than 77gr black hills for home defense. (Less over penetration)
Although unsuppressed would be loud as sh*t inside of a house.
A 9mm carbine with good ammo is an excellent choice.

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Biggfoot44 · Mar 26, 2020

Criteria #1 - You have it with you, or close enough at hand

Criteria #2 - It doesn't totally suck

Boats · Mar 26, 2020

welcome back, blaster

tmo8320 · Mar 26, 2020

Blaster229 said:
The best is whatever y'all think is the best for your own mileage. Not really posting it for the argument.

Just another video from a popular Youtube guy. Shawn Ryan is a former SEAL and CIA guy. He has a great channel.
Here he goes through and tests his opinion on what he thinks is best for home defense.

It's worth the 21 minutes if you have time. I pretty much agree with him.

Absolutely support Shawn and his channel. He does a tremendous service and I love his even, balanced, and no BS presentation. 100% makes me proud to be an American ⭐️

willtill · Mar 26, 2020

Am in a single family home. Will stick with the 00 buck. The penetration "test" in the video is not realistic in a typical home.

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Blaster229 · Mar 26, 2020

DD989 said:
Absolutely support Shawn and his channel. He does a tremendous service and I love his even, balanced, and no BS presentation. 100% makes me proud to be an American ️

I like his honesty shit his personal life stories. Sure would love to hang at one of his classes. I don't even need to take it. Just hang out lol

Blaster229 · Mar 26, 2020

willtill said:
Am in a single family home. Will stick with the 00 buck. The penetration "test" in the video is not realistic in a typical home.

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How did his test differ from yours?

willtill · Mar 26, 2020

Blaster229 said:
How did his test differ from yours?

He's lining up barriers at point blank range.

Blaster229 · Mar 26, 2020

willtill said:
He's lining up barriers at point blank range.

And you shot yours in a real house?

willtill · Mar 26, 2020

Blaster229 said:
And you shot yours in a real house?

I've shot buckshot enough to know how far it will travel and what it will penetrate.

There will be items and wall that will need to be repaired, if it most unfortunately needs to be used..

It's going to be used if I need it. Here.

Name Taken · Mar 26, 2020

My critique is the "grandma" standing next to the bad guy thing. The correct round, within the correct distance, isn't going to hit grandma. His statement promotes the theory that you "point and fire" a shotgun and it kills everything. I'm in a larger house and would not take wall to wall shots with in. But at hallway distances I'd have zero problems and I'd expect all pellets to be on target. The wad I can't account for.

I agree it likely isn't the best HD weapon. But it's killed many of men throughout history and there's a reason they are so popular.

Blaster229 · Mar 26, 2020

Name Taken said:
My critique is the "grandma" standing next to the bad guy thing. The correct round, within the correct distance, isn't going to hit grandma. His statement promotes the theory that you "point and fire" a shotgun and it kills everything. I'm in a larger house and would not take wall to wall shots with in. But at hallway distances I'd have zero problems and I'd expect all pellets to be on target. The wad I can't account for.

I agree it likely isn't the best HD weapon. But it's killed many of men throughout history and there's a reason they are so popular.

I want to be able to take the "hostage shot" if the bad guy has a loved one from behind. Shotty is a no go for moi.

babalou · Mar 26, 2020

yeah man

Name Taken said:
My critique is the "grandma" standing next to the bad guy thing. The correct round, within the correct distance, isn't going to hit grandma. His statement promotes the theory that you "point and fire" a shotgun and it kills everything. I'm in a larger house and would not take wall to wall shots with in. But at hallway distances I'd have zero problems and I'd expect all pellets to be on target. The wad I can't account for.

I agree it likely isn't the best HD weapon. But it's killed many of men throughout history and there's a reason they are so popular.

gotta be careful when you shoot your wad

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