Shotgun: 12 gauge shells with 00 gauge (aka buck) shot size (smaller number is bigger) is the single most accessible shotgun shell in the states.
It’s also the most useful for home defense. Range is about 20-50 yards, maybe more if you change the choke out of your shotgun. The choke is a small metal tube that screws in on the business end of the barrel and adjusts the spread of the pellets. “Full choke” is the narrowest and “open choke” has the widest spread.
Ask your local gun shop for more info if seeking to purchase a home defense option.
Shotgun: 12 gauge shells with 00 gauge (aka buck) shot size (smaller number is bigger) is the single most accessible shotgun shell in the states.
It’s also the most useful for home defense. Range is about 20-50 yards, maybe more if you change the choke out of your shotgun. The choke is a small metal tube that screws in on the business end of the barrel and adjusts the spread of the pellets. “Full choke” is the narrowest and “open choke” has the widest spread.
Ask your local gun shop for more info if seeking to purchase a home defense option.