Hollywood Gun Myths and Shotgun Misconceptions

by | | Shotguns

Everyone who has watched action movies or played shooter type video games is familiar with shotguns and the myths surrounding them. For years they have been this boogieman of close quarter’s battle. This idea probably originated from World War One when shotguns first...
The Defensive Shotgun

The Defensive Shotgun

by | | Firearms Training, Shotguns

As a firearms and tactics trainer, I often hear, “I like a shotgun for home defense because I can just point it in the direction of the threat.” This statement is a potentially dangerous fallacy. Without knowing the pattern of your shot shell (the measurement of your...
The TRANSITION

The TRANSITION

by | | Firearms Training, Shotguns

    THE TRANSITION Intermediate to advanced tactics include being able to transition from a long-arm to a handgun. There are several instances where this is a necessary skill set for the tactical operator. The most common reason is because the long-arm has...