When it comes to using shotguns for home defense I often read about that especially for the longer barrels that a home intruder could grab the barrel/shotgun away from you. Instead of him using it on you, could you just shoot the home intruder right when he puts his hand on the barrel or makes an attempt to grab it? Or would that not justifiable because he is not actually an "armed" threat yet?
Home defense shotgun question.
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reconNinja
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In most states if he's already in your house(and especially if he's grabbing your gun as Srigs pointed out) you can defend yourself with that gun.
You'd have to be a hard mother to grab for the barrel of a shotgun, but yeah I suppose it would be easier to grab a 30" barrel than a 20" one. So go get yourself a nice Mossberg Cruiser
You'd have to be a hard mother to grab for the barrel of a shotgun, but yeah I suppose it would be easier to grab a 30" barrel than a 20" one. So go get yourself a nice Mossberg Cruiser
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If someone is trying to take your gun away inside your house I'm pretty sure they will try to use it against you.
Don't ever let a threat that causes you to point a firearm at them get within 6 ft. of you without shooting them.
If they are that close and you aren't justified to shoot, you shouldn't have the gun out. Rifle disarms are real easy. Taking out a pistol holder ain't real hard either if you are within 6 ft of them. Heck, they don't need to know what they are doing, just charge you like a crazy person swingin'.
If you encounter a threat that grabs your barrel while clearing the house, muzzle punch 'em in the chest or throat -or- forget the gun and gouge his eye out or slam your forearm into his throat. Then shoot him.
If they are that close and you aren't justified to shoot, you shouldn't have the gun out. Rifle disarms are real easy. Taking out a pistol holder ain't real hard either if you are within 6 ft of them. Heck, they don't need to know what they are doing, just charge you like a crazy person swingin'.
If you encounter a threat that grabs your barrel while clearing the house, muzzle punch 'em in the chest or throat -or- forget the gun and gouge his eye out or slam your forearm into his throat. Then shoot him.
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