Videos tagged with Shotgun Ammunition

This video explores drone warfare, differentiating between commercial and FPV drones, and discusses methods for civilian drone defeat. It details the effectiveness of various shotgun loads, buckshot, and rifle rounds against drone targets, highlighting the limitations and costs of specialized ammunition like tungsten shot. The content emphasizes practical considerations for prepared citizens facing drone threats.

This video advises against stockpiling large caliber hunting rifle ammunition, citing low annual usage rates for most hunters. The speaker suggests focusing stockpiling efforts on ammunition for primary carry weapons, backup carry guns, defensive rifles, and shotguns. For hunting ammunition, a maximum of 100 rounds is recommended, with most individuals using far fewer.

This video documents a personal account of being shot at close range with a 12 gauge shotgun. The individual describes being hit with bird shot, specifically number 5 pellets, at approximately 2 feet away. The narrative focuses on the survivor's faith and recovery, highlighting the severity of the close-range shotgun blast.

This video provides expert recommendations on ammunition stockpiling for different firearm types. It suggests 1,000 rounds for a primary carry handgun, 1,000 rounds for a secondary defense firearm like an AR-15 or shotgun, and 400 rounds for a hunting rifle or other less frequently used firearms. The advice emphasizes practical needs for practice and potential emergencies.

This video explores three unusual types of shotgun ammunition. It showcases a 12-gauge shell filled with actual horse manure, a 'rubber bucky' load containing plastic, airsoft BBs, and rubber ducks for less lethal applications, and a load that fires bouncing balls. The presenter tests the effectiveness of the bouncing ball load against a 2-liter bottle.

This video identifies the top five calibers for survival scenarios, emphasizing versatility, availability, and effectiveness for various threats and needs. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the .22 LR for its abundance and ease of carry, the .223/5.56 for its balance of power and capacity, 12 gauge for its multi-role ammunition options, .357 Magnum/.38 Special for defensive and hunting capabilities in revolvers, and 9mm for its widespread use in handguns and pistol-caliber carbines.

This video showcases three unusual commercially available 12-gauge shotgun rounds. It highlights a round filled with horse manure, a less lethal option containing airsoft pellets and rubber ducks, and a novelty round loaded with bouncy balls. The presenter demonstrates the potential impact and novelty of these rounds.

Ted from Line45 advises stockpiling specific ammunition calibers before anticipated shortages in 2026. He details why .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .223/5.56 NATO, 12-gauge slugs and buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO are critical, citing historical patterns, production limitations, and demand pressures from various user groups. The guide emphasizes maintaining separate stashes for training and defensive use across all firearm types.

This video provides expert recommendations on how much ammunition to stockpile for different types of firearms. The instructor, from God Family and Guns, suggests 1,000 rounds for a primary carry firearm, 1,000 rounds for a secondary home defense/go-to-war gun (like an AR or shotgun), and 400 rounds for a hunting rifle or other less frequently used firearms like revolvers. These recommendations are based on practical usage scenarios and the idea of being prepared for situations where resupply might be difficult.

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates a unique ballistic test using 12 Gauge shotgun shells loaded with Jawbreaker candies. The instructor, showing experienced firearm handling, tests their impact on a water jug and a Clear Ballistics gel head, comparing the spread to standard birdshot. The results indicate these candy rounds deliver significant energy and wider spread than conventional shotgun shells, posing a greater threat than their composition might suggest.

This video from Line45, featuring an authoritative speaker with deep expertise in firearms and supply chain analysis, provides a critical warning about an anticipated 2026 ammunition crunch. It details which calibers are most vulnerable to shortages, emphasizing the importance of stockpiling specific types of ammunition for various firearms, including .22 LR, 9mm, .223/5.56, 12 Gauge buckshot/slugs, 7.62x39mm, and .308/7.62 NATO, while also advising on niche calibers. The expert stresses proactive purchasing strategies to avoid panic buying and empty shelves, drawing parallels to past shortages like the 2020 "ammo pandemic."

This video provides an expert-level overview of various 12-gauge shotgun ammunition types, demonstrating their characteristics and effects, particularly when fired from a suppressed Mossberg 590. The instructor, with clear expertise, explains the differences in recoil, stopping power, and projectile types, ranging from standard buckshot and slugs to exotic and less-lethal loads. It's a practical guide for understanding ammunition diversity in a hypothetical survival scenario.