This video explains the difference between shotgun gauge and firearm caliber. Gauge is defined by the number of lead spheres of a specific weight that fit into a pound of lead, which then corresponds to the barrel diameter. A higher gauge number indicates a smaller barrel diameter. For home defense, a 12-gauge shotgun is recommended, with buckshot loads like double ought (00) or triple ought (000) being suitable.
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