Is Ghost Loading Reliable?

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 operation of the M26 shotgun's reversible charging handle, folding bolt, and manual safety. It covers how to cycle the action, chamber rounds, and engage/disengage the safety. The video emphasizes the reversible nature of the charging handle for ambidextrous use and notes the folding bolt handle's convenience. Proper safety procedures are implicitly highlighted through the demonstration of manual controls.

This video showcases a tactical shotgun reload drill, emphasizing speed and efficiency. The participant, Jimmy, demonstrates a high level of proficiency in quickly inserting magazines into the shotgun under pressure. The instructor provides positive reinforcement for successful reloads.

This guide details the advanced 'ghost loading' technique for the Remington 870 Police Magnum, as demonstrated by an expert instructor. It explains how to safely add an extra round beyond standard capacity by utilizing the shell lifter, increasing the total rounds from 7 to 8. The technique is presented as legal in all 50 US states and safe when performed correctly.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and 410 bore shotguns for home defense. It details the advantages and disadvantages of each caliber, focusing on stopping power, recoil, ammunition capacity, and overpenetration risks. The instructor emphasizes critical factors like shot placement, the necessity of weapon-mounted lights, and comprehensive training for effective home defense.

This video demonstrates the basic setup and execution of clay target shooting on an outdoor range. It highlights the use of a clay target thrower and a shotgun, culminating in a successful hit on a clay pigeon. The speaker, identifying as a hobbyist, shares a humorous reaction to their success.

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.