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When you ask firearm enthusiasts which type of firearm is best for home defense, most of them will recommend purchasing a shotgun. The reason for this is that they are unmistakably dangerous and easily seen by home invaders. This makes an invader more likely to surrender than attempt to fight back. Shotguns are also extremely likely to incapacitate an invader with a single shot, which prevents a home invader from continuing or escalating a conflict. This makes them a great choice in general for home defense. Shotgun models don't vary too much; any shotgun that can load 12-gauge buckshot is suitable. If you're thinking of a purchasing a shotgun from a company like First Southern Service, here's what you will need to keep in mind.
Purchase A Rail-Mounted Tactical Flashlight
There are a dizzying amount of aftermarket modifications for shotguns on the market, but one is absolutely essential if you will be using your shotgun for home defense: the tactical flashlight. A rail-mounted one is best, as they're less likely to detach from your shotgun due to recoil than models that strap or clamp on. It's important to be able to see in the dark for the purposes of target identification; if you're woken in the middle of the night by an unknown intruder and your adrenaline is pumping, you want to make absolutely sure that the person in your home is a threat and not somebody that you know.
Lock And Store Your Firearm Securely
You'll need to purchase a gun safe for your shotgun even if you do not have children in your home. Burglars will be looking for unsecured firearms, and you do not want a home intruder do find your shotgun before you can get to it. Most places with firearms for sale will also carry a wide selection of gun safes. Gun safes that use biometric identification such as a fingerprint are expensive, but are usually the best option. You need to be quickly able to open the safe in an emergency if you are using your firearm for home defense.
Take A Safety Course From A Professional And Spend Some Time On The Range
The most important thing for home defense is to take a safety course on laws pertaining to home defense and to spend time at the range to practice firing your shotgun. This is especially important if you are purchasing a pump shotgun, as these are a little more involved to use compared to other firearms. In a stressful situation, you may experience difficulty pumping the shotgun if you don't practice regularly, and pumping too short will cause the shotgun to not fire. You also need to spend time practicing reloading your shotgun while never lowering it from your shoulder so that you will have no difficulty doing this in a home defense situation.
Remember that the goal of home defense is to keep yourself safe while using lethal force as an absolute last resort. The fact that shotguns are large, intimidating and lethal makes them excellent for this task compared to other firearms; it's more likely that a home invader will surrender and allow you to wait for the police instead of attempting to flee or fight back.
Share24 January 2018
