This video from Brownells' Smithbusters series compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense. The hosts, Stephen Caleb and another presenter, use ballistic gel and a Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun to test penetration and effectiveness at various distances. Their conclusion is that birdshot is insufficient for reliable threat neutralization in a home defense scenario, while buckshot demonstrates significantly superior performance.
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