Ghost Loads: Are they reliable? How do they work?

This video demonstrates the 'ghost loading' technique for several popular pump-action shotguns. It confirms that the Benelli M4 and Remington 870 can be ghost loaded, increasing capacity by one round. However, the Mossberg 500/590 series, Ithaca Model 37, and Winchester 1200/1300 series are shown to be incompatible with this loading method due to design limitations.

This guide details the 'ghost loading' technique for semi-automatic shotguns like the Stoeger M3000 and Benelli models, as demonstrated by Collapse N Protect. The technique allows for an increased round capacity by chambering a round manually after loading the magazine. The instructor emphasizes a concise and instructional tone, demonstrating a high level of expertise through precise mechanical manipulation and proficient live-fire execution.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Benelli M4 shotgun, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It covers magazine loading, chamber loading via the ejection port, and proper shooting form using the ghost ring sights. The information is presented with a focus on safe and effective operation, drawing from the expertise of an established firearms reviewer.

This video provides beginner training on defensive shotgun techniques, covering proper loading procedures for the magazine tube and chamber, recoil management methods (pull-pull and push-pull), and transitioning between low and high ready positions. It emphasizes deliberate action, safety checks like the press check, and addresses common mistakes such as 'stabbing' shells into the loading port or short-stroking the action. The instruction is delivered by experienced firearms instructors Kevin Estella and Eric Gellhouse.

This guide demonstrates the basic technique for loading and firing a double barrel shotgun. It covers inserting two 12 Gauge shells into the chambers and the subsequent firing process. Proper safety checks are emphasized throughout the procedure.

This video by Coach from Tactical Hyve demonstrates effective methods for carrying and loading ammunition for various shotgun platforms, including tube-fed semi-automatics and pump-actions, as well as box-fed shotguns. Key techniques focus on efficient reloading under pressure and managing ammunition capacity for tactical applications.

This guide details a DIY technique for creating 'poor man's slugs' by cutting birdshot shotgun shells, a method historically used for defense and hunting during times of scarcity. The process involves carefully cutting the shell casing to create a projectile that functions similarly to a slug. The video demonstrates the technique on a Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun and discusses the importance of cut accuracy for flight stability and potential reliability issues in semi-automatic firearms.

This video demonstrates critical firearm safety failures, including poor muzzle awareness, lack of trigger discipline, and unsafe handling in a residential environment. The individual exhibits difficulty with basic firearm manipulation, culminating in a negligent discharge indoors. It serves as a stark warning against improper firearm handling and the importance of professional training.

This guide details the process of creating a DIY wax slug from standard birdshot, as demonstrated by the 'Collapse N Protect' channel. The modification involves melting wax and pouring it over the shot to create a cohesive projectile. The video highlights the increased effectiveness of this DIY slug compared to traditional birdshot, particularly in its ability to concentrate energy on the target, as evidenced by its success in shattering a cinder block. The creator also humorously notes the potential for using scented wax to alter the range's odor.

This video from Collapse N Protect, featuring an instructor with high authority, experimentally tests whether 12-gauge shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier will explode when shot. The tests, using birdshot, buckshot, and Dragon's Breath rounds, demonstrate that while shells can be breached and their contents spilled, they do not detonate or explode without primer ignition and the compression force typically provided by a firearm's barrel. The explanation highlights the essential components and conditions required for a shell to fire.