This video demonstrates the ineffectiveness of birdshot for home defense scenarios. Through a test using moose sausages and a hoodie, it shows that number 4 birdshot, even from a DP-12 shotgun, lacks sufficient penetration to reliably stop a threat and can cause significant collateral damage through walls.
This guide, presented by TheFireArmGuy, details the selection and testing of 12 Gauge shotgun shells for home defense. It emphasizes choosing appropriate ammunition like #4 Birdshot or #4 Buckshot over potentially overpowered options like 00 Buckshot due to concerns about over-penetration. The guide includes live-fire testing to demonstrate shot spread and impact effectiveness at various distances.
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