I am a weapon instructor in the swedish national guard. This guy is very very good to educate how to handle diffrent kind of guns, he is also very pedagogical and that is the most important thing when you teach. I enjoy all of his videos.
chief tp ever heard of a water cannon used for riots?? Water is Very much is a weapon and a tool for survival. It can be both. noun 1. a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.
@@216tom8 For peace of mind. This isn't the end of the world. It's a minor inconvenience (considering human history). But it's cheap insurance too, when there are 3 kids under the age of 6 at home, and a neighbor decides they need her stuff more than she does.
Retired SF guy here, GREAT video!!!! Very impressed on how you break everything down. Used some of your AWESOME pointers to teach my friend’s 10 year old son. Gotta keep the next generation interested like we are. Thanks again for the great video!!!!!
I like this guy. He reminds me of what the real NRA used to be. Never political or talked about liberty and shit. They just wanted to teach people how to shoot, hunt, safety.
Why I chose the Mossberg 500: I use to own a very used Mossberg 500, sold it to get a brand new Remington 870...sold that rather quickly to get again a very used Mossberg... I am a quality technician and use to make altimeters. Downside: Wobbly: yes the felt quality of a Mossberg is...decieving! But it just works, and works... Not really a downside! Aluminium reciever: So is the AR15...no issue there! And the action locks to the barell, steel on steel! No downside either! Just an invalid argument to men who only believe in good old steel! Plastic trigger guard: Not much defending that one. Well yes, so are most striker fired handguns. The only issue would be when disassembling it: do it smoothly. If you damage or use the front part, it won't stay in anymore...but you'd need to be a butcher. You can also upgrade to a steel trigger assembly from the 590. Upside: Ejection and loading ports are bigger. The lifter is never in the way. It is easier to load and manipulate the shotgun. Makes it a bit more dummy/beginner proof. Dual extractors: makes the action more dependable. Not common but it is a part that can break. Solid ejector: The ejector is a solid part, it will not not break. It is screwed in place, easy to swap. On the 870, it is a flimsy sheet metal that is riveted. Not common but it can bend. If it does, your shotgun is useless. You need to drill it out and rivet one back in.
Chubby Catfish - It mostly depends on what part of America you live in. Certainly people living in bigger metropolitan areas are more likely to not find guns and ammunition as we can get in rural areas. I bought a Shockwave 2 days ago. My local store I buy from had quite a selection of guns to choose from. Ammunition is a little harder to find, but our Academy Sports gets ammo a couple of times a week. Selection is limited though.
As a self-defense instructor as well as a firearms instructor, I really like this video. You covered a vast array of aspects very concisely and completely. I might teach a few things differently, but nothing that isn't really just personal preference. Hands down the best video I've seen for beginners with self-defense shotguns.
Regarding the Mossberg safety, when the SHTF and adrenaline takes over (been there): REMEMBER THIS: move the safety switch in the direction you want your projectiles to go. Keep it simple.
@@leesops710 I've always liked the tang safety (which Mossberg and the Browning BPS have). With it the only reason to put your finger down there is to fire, at anytime you can check the position of the safety, even when it's on your shoulder.
i like this channel, he speaks normally and is clearly very knowledgeable, he reminds me of Ian from forgotten weapons, they are both gun experts tha are very informative and know how to teach, instead of the blabbering idiots that mostly show themselves shoot guns. i hope this channel grows more because it deserves it
Great video. I have been thinking that a lot of people these days are running out and buying guns for personal protection without giving any thought to training, and that's a problem. This video covered all of the basics of firearm safety as well as giving specific operating procedures for popular shotguns. Thank you.
Chris, really love the video. Had this video been around when i when i was younger man I wouldn't have had a black and blue shoulder and a strong distaste for shotguns. Going to dust off that old Mossberg from 20 years ago and give it another try.
Thanks for the clarification about the Shockwave. I took tremendous offense to the "mostly useless" comment. After a 2018 break-in, I've found myself armed more and more often at home. Usually, I just go for the convenience of a compact pistol or small revolver. When something is bothering me, I sometimes like to have a 12-gauge. (My road was closed for much of this winter, so I felt more isolated. That sometimes made me want a 12-gauge nearby. Ice sheets on my roof were breaking fairly often and causing strange but inconsistent noises. That sometimes made me want a 12-gauge in case I mistook the noise of someone trying another break-in.) Carrying a full-sized 12-gauge around the house is very inconvenient. Carrying a Shockwave is just somewhat inconvenient. That makes the Shockwave a better choice for me. As always, going to a smaller gun generally means sacrificing some performance. If I have to hit something with a revolver, I'd rather have a six-inch barrel, larger frame, and even larger grips than I have on a J-frame, but that doesn't mean that a J-frame doesn't have practical uses. Likewise, the Shockwave is a good compromise for many people and many situations. That raises the Shockwave far above the "mostly useless" description. In using the Shockwave, I like the mini-shells well enough, but I trust 2-3/4" shells more. I've found that 8 or 9 pellets of 00 buckshot at a rating under 1200 fps gives me shells that are easy to control. The Federal law enforcement shells rated at 1145 fps are very nice. I realize that I won't get these velocities from a Shockwave's 14-inch barrel, but I'm still getting enough power for the rounds to be effective. I haven't fired #1 buckshot in a while. For #3 or #4 buckshot, I don't have as much trouble with a shell that has a rated velocity of 1325 fps. The length of pull issue is interesting. Years ago, I was taking a class on skeet and trap shooting. I was on the trap range that day, and the instructor told me that I was a foot under the clay on almost every shot. He said that I was very consistent but consistently low. Out of 25 clays, I think I hit five or six. Because the class was fairly big, he couldn't work with me much on that problem, but he asked me to stay after class. I forget whether my shotgun had an adjustable stock or whether he just traded out for an adjustable stock. I remember that he watched me take two or three more shots and then adjusted the length of pull. He then had me shoot another four times. I hit three of the four. At the next class, he set me up with the right length of pull before class. I think I hit 19 of 25 that day. I know that doesn't apply the same way to defensive shotgun use, but I'll always remember how much difference the length of pull made when I was trying to shoot skeet.
I watched the parts I feel I need to brush up on. And I've owned guns for a while, including shotguns. I hope this video finds lots of new owners. I'm not a new owner and I found it helpful. Lol
@@peskycitizen66 Agreed. Especially when you end up making habits of flawed techniques(or lack thereof) like I have done. Train perfect, fight perfect.
Nice video that covers all aspects. I would appreciate if you mentioned that you are using dummy rounds a little earlier. For about the first couple of minutes, I kept thinking "I hope these are dummy rounds, pal!". Remember most new gun owners might not even have ever heard of dummy rounds, so we should keep accentuating how vital they are.
Im a doctor from Argentina 35 years of experience with Guns ...I compete with pistol and shotgun and I shoot long range rifle ....your videos are excelent ...great content , you are very clear even for people who doesn't speak english as a first language .... congrats ...I'll recomend your videos to my friends
Great video. I just picked up a mossberg 590 and will replay this as it is my first shotgun. Never fired anything other than glock 19 and 17 in my life. I should be in a real treat. I asked my gun store what is the best self defense weapon he had and brought out a 590 tactical. I’ll use your techniques. It came with a stock that is flexible so can move it from 10” to 24”. I keep it short like you said. Thanks and stay safe
I applaud your quick cycling after a shot. I see many gun videos with people that are otherwise experienced firearms users who are painfully slow to rack the action after a shot.
To quote the wise Paul Harrell, “Learn to Pull-Rack.” Buy a bunch of dummy rounds...or if you can go into the middle of nowhere a couple boxes of bird shot and learn to pull-rack. See Paul Harrell to learn more.
Tadicuslegion78 , indeed 👍🏻... I have 12 gauge dummy rounds and you can get lighting fast using a pump shotgun in the comfort of your home , drills , loading drills , malfunction drills , etc .. it works ..
@@anthonyluisi7096 Every 12 gauge pump should come with a mag tube's worth of dummy rounds. Setting up a par timer and practicing clearing double feeds is a lot of fun. I use partimerpro.app
Hey, GREAT instruction! I'm a retired Army MP. We were instructed to place the stock into the shoulder weld. Haven't used a shotgun in a while and will incorporate your method.
For the beginners make sure when racking those shorty non-shotguns to put your hand through the sleeve so you don't blow your hand off when you fire. Good video.
Once again, you are the best channel I've found for responsible gun ownership and use. Responsible gun ownership is knowing how to use your weapon, know it's limitations, it's characteristics, and how to improve them or limit them. Thank you...ordering a shorter stock for my 870...if I can find one.
Do you sell any Lysol or bleach-filled rounds? Dragon's Breath IS effective at stopping the spread of Infection BUT... It causes LOTS of property damage too. :)
@@theballisticchannel1278 BUT, But... I can't get any! PA closed the liquor stores and all my local moonshiners are cranking out hand sanitizer now! :)
I did see some 3.5" 2.5oz tungsten shot rounds that cost $10/round and look like about the most painful round you could put in a shotgun. Pretty sure it'd knock the Rona right out of you.
Chris provides excellent information about every topic he covers. His videos are well organized and always offer valuable explanations. I believe this is an excellent channel, especially for instructional topics. No political commentary, only good solid educational material.
@@swamp1634 there most definitely are atheists in pillboxes/trenches and imminent mob violence does not have ho change a persons political views regarding gun violence. Both are illogical arguments
With the gun market being what it is today, this video is a MUST for all new shotgun owners. All the safety measures referred to in this video are vital in being safe and staying safe with a shotgun. Bravo my good sir for understanding what is important. Thanks so much for your video.
I have several firearms but I just bought my first shotgun yesterday. A Moss 590. This video will serve me well. I knew a lot of what you talked about but several things were new. Thank you for the helpful, informative video.
It's interesting to hear your take on shotgun usage, and how even though a lot of what you say is similar to what another expert (Paul Harrell) says, you guys both use almost entirely different terminology when it comes to the actual technique. Great video, very approachable for new shooters, I'll share it around.
I don't know what terminology Paul Harrell uses. The terms I use are nothing new. They all have come from what is commonly taught in the modern-day firearms training community.
WasabiBeast2000 Paul and Chris are well versed in there ways to approach home defense,yes terminology varies between the two,I appreciate both their approaches to the subject matter.
WasabiBeast2000 Also I appreciate Paul's experience,,I guess being in my 50's I do take a semi bias approach.And Paul basically working for himself,nothing to do with the firearms industry,so there is no catch,of buy are this and buy are that.That's a little bit of an agenda.But both are very informative.
@@gregoryadkins2213 I bought ammo from LuckyGunner because the channel has little to do with the site. It's just really solid info and aside from having their logo on it, they don't push their products much. The attitude seems more like "We'd like it if you knew how to use our ammo properly and safely." I dig the hell out of the low pressure approach.
I don't own a gun, I haven't even shot one yet, but this is such an interesting video to watch and learn from. I didn't know about the shell retention tab, there are never really any videos of people using it to unload a shotgun.
This is a very good video, that covers all the essentials in pump shotgun handling ! 32 minutes well spent ! In my opinion top3 of all the shotgun videos ive ever seen. 10/10 Sir. ♥
@@gregb6469 I have to agree, the 88 is basically the 500, but with a single action bar, instead of dual that the 500 has. Unfortunately, the aftermarket stuff isn't as available, but there is still a decent amount and you can find them from time to time around $100-$180. I'd also like to state I've only ever had a single style action bar break in one 88 out of the 4 I've owned, after probably 20k rounds per shotgun. However, the dual action bar 500 is significantly smoother when cycling quickly.
I purchased a bullpup style shotgun about a month ago and finally took it to the range for the first time yesterday. Although I own and shoot 2 other firearms, I had never owned a shotgun. I found your video helpful. Thank you!
You can buy a Mossberg Maverick 88 usually for less than $200. Very capable gun. They also sell with 2 barrels so you can switch from home defense to clays for less than $250.
Also they make brace kits for the mossberg shockwave. The shockwave is a 590 action just without the stock. With the sb brace you can get a pretty good cheek weld it seems. Basically a practical sbs without the paper work,
Sold my shotguns years ago, watching because I'll probably learn something regardless and I could listen to Chris tell me the pros and cons of rocks for self defense, no one presents quality gun information on youtube like he does
Excellent video. Very laconic, precise, terse and to the point. Not a single wasted word, an uncommon quality in most You Tube presentations. Well done. Very informative as well as entertaining.
I have some critiques: 1) Your method for shouldering the shotgun and your issue with most shotgun stocks being "too long" seems to be related to each other. If you put the stock in the soft part of your shoulder, just outside your collar bone and inside the "ball" of your shoulder joint, the stock isn't too long (for most people). In my experience, bruises are caused by not having the shotgun tight into your shoulder, or just plain having a hot load and/or shooting a LOT. I mean, people don't put large bore rifles on their pectoral(do they?), and those definitely recoil more than shotguns. 2) Your push-pull method is non-conducive to a quick follow up shot OR accuracy. A sudden "push" on the fore-end right before a shot is going to shift your point of aim. (To be fair, I HAVE heard of the push-pull method, but I always heard that you were supposed to push-pull while aiming as to not affect your shot placement. Maybe that's what you meant?) This may not affect your POI noticeably at home defense ranges, but it could turn a good solid hit into a partial hit and those extra buckshot pellets are going to fly through drywall and, as you said, we are responsible for every projectile we fire. It is also difficult to go from pushing the fore end away from you to pulling the fore-end back to cycle the action quickly. Pulling the shotgun snugly into your shoulder for the duration of the shot keeps the shotgun tight to your shoulder and helps you cycle the action faster. (It's not "BOOM, CHUNK, CHUNK", it's "BUNK, CHUNK".) You can mitigate recoil by letting the recoil "roll through you". You're not a rock solid platform that the shotgun is butted up against, your upper torso is a "spring" that recoils with the shotgun. Let your weight counter act the recoil. Let the shotgun push your torso back a couple inches (a couple of the inches you lean into the shotgun as to not fall over). But that's just my opinion. Everything else was spot on! Nice video.
Push-pull takes some getting used to, but there is no reason you cannot fire quickly while using that method. I thought the demonstrations in the video showed that pretty clearly. Further mitigating the recoil by pushing on the forend allows you get back on target easier for faster follow-up shots. That's the whole reason for doing it. The technique was popularized in the 80s when Ken Hackathorn noticed Rob Haught beating him at the tactical shotgun matches. He asked Rob what he was doing and Rob showed him the push-pull method he had been using for years. Ken took it to the LE training community and eventually Rob was asked to help train other LE departments on it (and his shotgun technique in general), ultimately taking it to the FBI. Using the shorter stocks and bringing the stock inboard also starting gaining popularity around that time in those same training circles. Combining those techniques, I can easily go through 300-400 shells in a day at a shotgun class and not be sore the next day.
If you know anyone with a saw and some good glue... I cut my stock down, sanded corners just a touch and cut a recoil pad out of a flip flop. Then just poke a hole in the middle so you can slip in a screw driver to take it off. That was over a decade ago and the flip flop pad is going strong.
@@warblerblue I used construction adhesive, but you have to be careful to keep the areas clear where the stock screw(s) go to the stock otherwise you'll have to hog them out with a drill. Glue the cut out pad to a piece of hard plastic I had a spacer to adjust length of pull. Otherwise, anything strong enough to take the torque/ pressure of screwing to the stock and recoil. Hope that's clearer than mud.
@@hunterman600cc Thank you for the reply. I have a spare stock i can use to practice on. I have been thinking of a shorter stock. will govee it a try using your instructions. it is understandable. thanks again.
Trebor 4 inches off the barrel makes a big difference when you’re moving it around in tight spaces. By adding a brace to a shockwave you’ve essentially created something almost as good as a short barrel shotgun without all the fees, paperwork and waiting.
Thank you so much for this thorough information! Just bought my first shotgun a week ago, it arrived yesterday but haven't been able to get it out of the gunship because I was delayed. Has anybody out been delayed lately? If so how do you go about that?
Giovanni Figueroa I haven’t. But I sell guns. You are fine. The store will reach back out in 3-5 days. The FBI probably just needed more info to get the right persons info. Fairly normal.
I always appreciate someone going over the basics. Lucky Gunner did a fine job. I have shot shotguns my entire life and feel like I still don't have the basics mastered.The fundamentals are essential to becoming an advanced shooter. Master the basics. Great information for new shooters or folks that have been shooting a lifetime.. Very informative. Thanks.
This is a great video on practice, practice, practice. We are so used to shooting rifles that even you who just preached to shoot with the stock more center line on the chest forgot to do so when you were shooting. We do not shoot defensive shotgun enough. Thanks much!
Dash Thunderbolt I don’t get political, but I will say 2 loud ass shotgun blasts would probably make someone whose only goal is to steal, run away. A lot of fake tough guys in the gun community
My memory might be wrong, but didn't Joe say all you needed was a "double barrel" shotgun? If so,and you walked out and fired both barrels, WHY would anybody run away from an empty gun???
I have two AR 15 I love them both. But they are rifles and are made to be effective out to 300+ yards. Shotgun are made for up close in personal and that the only legal way you can shoot someone. Your not shooting a threat 25 yards and out. If you are well you got bigger problems on your hand. There nothing wrong with shotguns. Still a great platform.
Jonathan Lostroh Well the way my home is setup. I don’t have children and I’m not clearing my house if intruder comes in. I’m barricade in my “spot” where I know I can’t be flanked and I have element of surprise. Usually top of stair way or hallway where bad guy can come into funnel. Once in that funnel you just unleash as fast you can rack it on them. I also have alarm system and door wedges and weights in front of door to give me heads up and time to get myself together. AR-15 are nice sometimes I keep it by my bed but mostly a Mossberg 500. I even turn certain lights on at night that would help me see shadows around corner. The main thing about home defense is knowing your terrain or home. And using it to your advantage. A lot people don’t even have spots set up to where they have most high percentage shot. It’s more about tactics then weapons platform. Every family should have a intruder drill.
I got a mossberg Thunder Ranch over a year ago, and I'm still learning how to shoot CORRECTLY. First of all, I didn't know how to aim with a bead so I just bought a red dot sight which works very well (bushnell trs 25, $55). I looked it up how to aim but I couldn't find what the sight picture with a bead should look like until the lucky gunner showed it on this video. So thanks!
@@LuckyGunner Well I'll be damned, that's what I have too lol. I think it's a good price for a nice, simple watch that just works without any thought towards it.
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and to the point. The gun safety issues that you mentioned will save lives if people will practice what they learn. Thanks again.
Chris Parker. Hello. I appreciate your videos. I've owned a Mossberg 590 SP for several years now. 20" barrel, 8+1 capacity, chambered for 2 3/4 and 3.00" shot shells and parkerized finish. I replaced the factory polymer trigger assembly with the metal as with the safety selector as well. Magpul buttstock and Command Arms forend round out the upgrades. Upgrades done with an eye to durability and dependability with any of my firearms. I really like the ergonomics and durability of the 590 and trust it. Oh it has Ghost Ring sights. I appreciate the versatility of the shotgun and it's "fight stopping" abilities.
I don't have as much experience with Remingtons but I'm very experienced with the Mossberg. For preparing to store the firearm in cruiser ready I find that it's not necessary to dry fire on an empty chamber. Just be sure the magazine tube and chamber are empty in the normal way, and load the magazine in the normal way. (I prefer to down-load my magazine by one round, but that's a separate discussion.) Then, press the slide stop and slightly pull the forend to the rear until you can feel the slide is unlocked and can be moved freely. You can also press check the gun this way to a certain extent to be sure the chamber is empty. I know that dry firing the gun is part of a normal function check that is recommended practice after disassembly and reassembly anyways, but I prefer to avoid dry firing - purely for safety reasons - unless absolutely necessary, especially at home and not at a range. I'm very OCD about this, maybe to a fault. I don't think it's necessarily unreasonable to dry fire the gun to unlock the slide when done correctly and safely, but if it can be avoided without any disadvantage, I see no reason to dry fire. Just a minor consideration I thought I'd add, with no criticism of the video intended.
Great vid and great instruction. As a lefty with a home defense shotgun with a non-reversible safety behind the trigger, I store my home defense shotgun in what you call "cruiser" condition/mode with the safety off (no kids in our home). My bird gun is a Beretta with a trigger guard mounted safety but I reversed it, the down side is that if/when I run a gun without a reversible safety (like my Weatherby), my muscle memory using that Beretta safety has had me trying to pull a safe trigger on a bird more times than I care to mention... not good... I chose the cruiser mode for my home defense shotgun for this reason. Will have to look into the receiver mounted safety to see if I can adapt to it.
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I've owned firearms for years. It always good to go over the basics.
I agree 100%.
Go Giants!
You should go over the English basics too.
I am a weapon instructor in the swedish national guard. This guy is very very good to educate how to handle diffrent kind of guns, he is also very pedagogical and that is the most important thing when you teach. I enjoy all of his videos.
This is easily one of the most in-depth tutorial on shotguns I've ever seen. Great job!
Pump action shotguns are fun and easy to use. They are a great tool.
straight covid 19 new shooter guide lol
love hearing the sound of the action, fuckin sexy
"I like shotguns! They're fun and easy to use!" - Youngster Joey
chief tp ever heard of a water cannon used for riots?? Water is Very much is a weapon and a tool for survival. It can be both.
noun
1.
a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.
chief tp why are you here?
Sounds like Mossberg is the way to go....Glad I own one!
*laughs in police magnum*
Mossberg is great too.
Remington 870 is king, but the semi-autos are a whole different animal of Fire power today!
@@impactajuvenile *laughs in 1100*
@@impactajuvenile 870 is a good gun. But not king.
@@impactajuvenile not even close. Mossberg is the standard. Tang mounted safety is the easiest to use.
Oh hell yes. A 32 minute video from LGA. There goes my productivity for the next half hour haha. Love it!!!!
My sister borrowed a shotgun due to the "current world events". This video will accompany the firearm. 👍
What does she think she'll need it for?
216tom Looters , i’m not saying that I think it’s gonna happen but some people do
Does your state allow to borrow a firearm?
@@216tom8 For peace of mind.
This isn't the end of the world. It's a minor inconvenience (considering human history). But it's cheap insurance too, when there are 3 kids under the age of 6 at home, and a neighbor decides they need her stuff more than she does.
216tom Remember government officials are releasing criminals due Corona. 👎
Retired SF guy here, GREAT video!!!! Very impressed on how you break everything down. Used some of your AWESOME pointers to teach my friend’s 10 year old son. Gotta keep the next generation interested like we are. Thanks again for the great video!!!!!
I like this guy. He reminds me of what the real NRA used to be. Never political or talked about liberty and shit. They just wanted to teach people how to shoot, hunt, safety.
Dream on. Ignore politics and you get Fingers Biden.
@@warrenrosen2326 There are more guns than people in the US. Gun culture 2.0 are a bunch of failed boyscouts trying again at life.
@@warrenrosen2326 Trump is going to win. Massive fraud. Supreme Court 6-3 tops, 5-4 minimum. If it goes to the House, Trump wins,
@@PDIcomics Wow...I agree with every statement even if some are opposed to each other.
@@melgibson6331 What’s “apposed”????
I just inherited a few. This was great for this shotgun noob. Thank you Chris!
Why I chose the Mossberg 500:
I use to own a very used Mossberg 500, sold it to get a brand new Remington 870...sold that rather quickly to get again a very used Mossberg...
I am a quality technician and use to make altimeters.
Downside:
Wobbly: yes the felt quality of a Mossberg is...decieving!
But it just works, and works...
Not really a downside!
Aluminium reciever:
So is the AR15...no issue there! And the action locks to the barell, steel on steel!
No downside either! Just an invalid argument to men who only believe in good old steel!
Plastic trigger guard:
Not much defending that one. Well yes, so are most striker fired handguns.
The only issue would be when disassembling it: do it smoothly. If you damage or use the front part, it won't stay in anymore...but you'd need to be a butcher.
You can also upgrade to a steel trigger assembly from the 590.
Upside:
Ejection and loading ports are bigger. The lifter is never in the way. It is easier to load and manipulate the shotgun. Makes it a bit more dummy/beginner proof.
Dual extractors: makes the action more dependable. Not common but it is a part that can break.
Solid ejector: The ejector is a solid part, it will not not break. It is screwed in place, easy to swap. On the 870, it is a flimsy sheet metal that is riveted. Not common but it can bend. If it does, your shotgun is useless. You need to drill it out and rivet one back in.
Lucky Gunner vids has the best "straight shooting" info...no bs macho crap.
I always learn something new!
Thank you for the walkthrough. I'm a new gun owner who just purchased a 870. Really appreciate the way you shared knowledge. Hope ur safe and healthy.
Remember the days when you could go and find a pump shotgun in stock somewhere?
I just bought one at Stock & Field if you have any around you.
Yeah those were the days when shelves were full to the brim of ammo.
Oh yeah, I remember those days, we call that "a month ago".
Plenty of guns and ammo in stock around here.
Chubby Catfish - It mostly depends on what part of America you live in. Certainly people living in bigger metropolitan areas are more likely to not find guns and ammunition as we can get in rural areas. I bought a Shockwave 2 days ago. My local store I buy from had quite a selection of guns to choose from. Ammunition is a little harder to find, but our Academy Sports gets ammo a couple of times a week. Selection is limited though.
As a self-defense instructor as well as a firearms instructor, I really like this video. You covered a vast array of aspects very concisely and completely. I might teach a few things differently, but nothing that isn't really just personal preference. Hands down the best video I've seen for beginners with self-defense shotguns.
Always a pleasure watching your instruction, Chris. Been shooting shotguns for 40 years and you do a great job.
I know how to work a damn shotgun but this quarantine has me watching this anyways
Same
Sigh...same here
Same dude
That's funny. Me too
Don't even own one but guess I'm learning. Man just wanna go fishing and hunting...
Regarding the Mossberg safety, when the SHTF and adrenaline takes over (been there): REMEMBER THIS: move the safety switch in the direction you want your projectiles to go. Keep it simple.
Best answer I ever heard how to use this type of safety well said Sir.
@@leesops710 I've always liked the tang safety (which Mossberg and the Browning BPS have). With it the only reason to put your finger down there is to fire, at anytime you can check the position of the safety, even when it's on your shoulder.
Red is dead
I've explained it the same way 👍
That is good. I always say "red for fire" but that means you have to see the red dot. This is better.
i like this channel, he speaks normally and is clearly very knowledgeable, he reminds me of Ian from forgotten weapons, they are both gun experts tha are very informative and know how to teach, instead of the blabbering idiots that mostly show themselves shoot guns.
i hope this channel grows more because it deserves it
Finally somebody showed how to aim with a bead sight. Very informative, Thanks.
Thank you Chris . I've been following you for years and learned a lot from you about fire arms . God bless you and your family 🙏🏽
Great video. I have been thinking that a lot of people these days are running out and buying guns for personal protection without giving any thought to training, and that's a problem. This video covered all of the basics of firearm safety as well as giving specific operating procedures for popular shotguns. Thank you.
Thanks for having subtitles. My wife is deaf and this was a great video for her.
For a lot of first time gun owners this vid and many others y'all do are 'Guns 101' gold.
Lots of first time gun buyers, as stated earlier in the video. Stay safe all you new gun owner guys/gals!
Chris, really love the video. Had this video been around when i when i was younger man I wouldn't have had a black and blue shoulder and a strong distaste for shotguns. Going to dust off that old Mossberg from 20 years ago and give it another try.
I have owned my shotgun for almost two years now and never knew that you could unload using that suppressed shell stop method. that was great! thanks!
Thanks for the clarification about the Shockwave. I took tremendous offense to the "mostly useless" comment. After a 2018 break-in, I've found myself armed more and more often at home. Usually, I just go for the convenience of a compact pistol or small revolver. When something is bothering me, I sometimes like to have a 12-gauge. (My road was closed for much of this winter, so I felt more isolated. That sometimes made me want a 12-gauge nearby. Ice sheets on my roof were breaking fairly often and causing strange but inconsistent noises. That sometimes made me want a 12-gauge in case I mistook the noise of someone trying another break-in.) Carrying a full-sized 12-gauge around the house is very inconvenient. Carrying a Shockwave is just somewhat inconvenient. That makes the Shockwave a better choice for me. As always, going to a smaller gun generally means sacrificing some performance. If I have to hit something with a revolver, I'd rather have a six-inch barrel, larger frame, and even larger grips than I have on a J-frame, but that doesn't mean that a J-frame doesn't have practical uses. Likewise, the Shockwave is a good compromise for many people and many situations. That raises the Shockwave far above the "mostly useless" description.
In using the Shockwave, I like the mini-shells well enough, but I trust 2-3/4" shells more. I've found that 8 or 9 pellets of 00 buckshot at a rating under 1200 fps gives me shells that are easy to control. The Federal law enforcement shells rated at 1145 fps are very nice. I realize that I won't get these velocities from a Shockwave's 14-inch barrel, but I'm still getting enough power for the rounds to be effective. I haven't fired #1 buckshot in a while. For #3 or #4 buckshot, I don't have as much trouble with a shell that has a rated velocity of 1325 fps.
The length of pull issue is interesting. Years ago, I was taking a class on skeet and trap shooting. I was on the trap range that day, and the instructor told me that I was a foot under the clay on almost every shot. He said that I was very consistent but consistently low. Out of 25 clays, I think I hit five or six. Because the class was fairly big, he couldn't work with me much on that problem, but he asked me to stay after class. I forget whether my shotgun had an adjustable stock or whether he just traded out for an adjustable stock. I remember that he watched me take two or three more shots and then adjusted the length of pull. He then had me shoot another four times. I hit three of the four. At the next class, he set me up with the right length of pull before class. I think I hit 19 of 25 that day. I know that doesn't apply the same way to defensive shotgun use, but I'll always remember how much difference the length of pull made when I was trying to shoot skeet.
By far BEST video about shotgun on the YTube!!! So well thought out and well explained... BRAVO 👏👏👏
I watched the parts I feel I need to brush up on. And I've owned guns for a while, including shotguns. I hope this video finds lots of new owners. I'm not a new owner and I found it helpful. Lol
Sometimes it's good to go back to the basics
@@peskycitizen66 Agreed. Especially when you end up making habits of flawed techniques(or lack thereof) like I have done. Train perfect, fight perfect.
Nice video that covers all aspects. I would appreciate if you mentioned that you are using dummy rounds a little earlier. For about the first couple of minutes, I kept thinking "I hope these are dummy rounds, pal!". Remember most new gun owners might not even have ever heard of dummy rounds, so we should keep accentuating how vital they are.
Im a doctor from Argentina 35 years of experience with Guns ...I compete with pistol and shotgun and I shoot long range rifle ....your videos are excelent ...great content , you are very clear even for people who doesn't speak english as a first language .... congrats ...I'll recomend your videos to my friends
Great video. I just picked up a mossberg 590 and will replay this as it is my first shotgun. Never fired anything other than glock 19 and 17 in my life. I should be in a real treat. I asked my gun store what is the best self defense weapon he had and brought out a 590 tactical. I’ll use your techniques. It came with a stock that is flexible so can move it from 10” to 24”. I keep it short like you said. Thanks and stay safe
You are by far the best instructor I've seen on TH-cam.
You simplify everything.
I certainly appreciate your videos.
You inspired my 870 build a few years ago, glad to see you revisiting shotguns!
Sent this to my brother who recently bought his first firearm. Thank you for making this video for newbies and experienced owners.
Grug use big stick to protect cave. Throws many pebbles. Stick go Boom chunk chunk.
Boom stick good, up there with wheel and fire.
I applaud your quick cycling after a shot. I see many gun videos with people that are otherwise experienced firearms users who are painfully slow to rack the action after a shot.
To quote the wise Paul Harrell, “Learn to Pull-Rack.” Buy a bunch of dummy rounds...or if you can go into the middle of nowhere a couple boxes of bird shot and learn to pull-rack. See Paul Harrell to learn more.
Tadicuslegion78 , indeed 👍🏻... I have 12 gauge dummy rounds and you can get lighting fast using a pump shotgun in the comfort of your home , drills , loading drills , malfunction drills , etc .. it works ..
@@anthonyluisi7096 Every 12 gauge pump should come with a mag tube's worth of dummy rounds. Setting up a par timer and practicing clearing double feeds is a lot of fun. I use partimerpro.app
Luke Pighetti , awesome brother ... will look into this 👍🏻
And pull-rack is...?
immikeurnot th-cam.com/video/fDnyRXF_0Ck/w-d-xo.html pull the trigger and rack the slide in one motion
Great video for the Beginner gun owners , on how to operate a Pump-action Shotgun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s crazy how all the shotguns are sold out since the pandemic. Seen a 870 express sell for $705 on gunbroker the other day 😳
I should have bought the Maverik I saw in the pawn shop the other day, since I'm pretty sure it's mine anyway
That's a piece of shit shotgun too. I used to own one.
Forest Chicken you still won’t stand in front of a Maverick though. Just sayin...
Damn, I got one that I paid $200 for that I’ll let go for $600
Won’t be long before they make 80% lowers for them??? Anyone?
Thanks for the video! I have an inherited 80 year old Iver Johnson Champion 12 gauge, but just purchased my first gun; a Mossberg 500.
Love this guy! So knowledgeable
Hey, GREAT instruction! I'm a retired Army MP. We were instructed to place the stock into the shoulder weld. Haven't used a shotgun in a while and will incorporate your method.
For the beginners make sure when racking those shorty non-shotguns to put your hand through the sleeve so you don't blow your hand off when you fire. Good video.
Once again, you are the best channel I've found for responsible gun ownership and use. Responsible gun ownership is knowing how to use your weapon, know it's limitations, it's characteristics, and how to improve them or limit them. Thank you...ordering a shorter stock for my 870...if I can find one.
Do you sell any Lysol or bleach-filled rounds? Dragon's Breath IS effective at stopping the spread of Infection BUT... It causes LOTS of property damage too. :)
Modern problems require American solutions
I strongly recommend dragons breath! That's how I sterilize my kids when they get home from daycare
@@theballisticchannel1278 BUT, But... I can't get any! PA closed the liquor stores and all my local moonshiners are cranking out hand sanitizer now! :)
I did see some 3.5" 2.5oz tungsten shot rounds that cost $10/round and look like about the most painful round you could put in a shotgun. Pretty sure it'd knock the Rona right out of you.
Just shoot your bleach/Lysol with a slug. That'll atomize it and spray the whole room. Problem solved! /S
Chris provides excellent information about every topic he covers. His videos are well organized and always offer valuable explanations. I believe this is an excellent channel, especially for instructional topics. No political commentary, only good solid educational material.
Class is gun channels trying to help the new gun owners even though ALOT of these same people were anti gun recently
You heard there are no atheists in trench warfare? There are no anti-gunners facing down a mob...
@@scottfranco1962 both of those statements are bs
@@borkwoof696 how so?
@@swamp1634 there most definitely are atheists in pillboxes/trenches and imminent mob violence does not have ho change a persons political views regarding gun violence. Both are illogical arguments
With the gun market being what it is today, this video is a MUST for all new shotgun owners. All the safety measures referred to in this video are vital in being safe and staying safe with a shotgun. Bravo my good sir for understanding what is important. Thanks so much for your video.
Will you be doing a series on Semi-autos? That would be cool.
I have several firearms but I just bought my first shotgun yesterday. A Moss 590. This video will serve me well. I knew a lot of what you talked about but several things were new. Thank you for the helpful, informative video.
It's interesting to hear your take on shotgun usage, and how even though a lot of what you say is similar to what another expert (Paul Harrell) says, you guys both use almost entirely different terminology when it comes to the actual technique. Great video, very approachable for new shooters, I'll share it around.
I don't know what terminology Paul Harrell uses. The terms I use are nothing new. They all have come from what is commonly taught in the modern-day firearms training community.
He probably just pauses a lot and takes about 5x as many words to say the same thing. It's a good channel but at times he could tighten it up a tad.
WasabiBeast2000 Paul and Chris are well versed in there ways to approach home defense,yes terminology varies between the two,I appreciate both their approaches to the subject matter.
WasabiBeast2000 Also I appreciate Paul's experience,,I guess being in my 50's I do take a semi bias approach.And Paul basically working for himself,nothing to do with the firearms industry,so there is no catch,of buy are this and buy are that.That's a little bit of an agenda.But both are very informative.
@@gregoryadkins2213 I bought ammo from LuckyGunner because the channel has little to do with the site. It's just really solid info and aside from having their logo on it, they don't push their products much. The attitude seems more like "We'd like it if you knew how to use our ammo properly and safely."
I dig the hell out of the low pressure approach.
This man is a legend, thank you for all that you do, sir.
I don't own a gun, I haven't even shot one yet, but this is such an interesting video to watch and learn from. I didn't know about the shell retention tab, there are never really any videos of people using it to unload a shotgun.
This is a very good video, that covers all the essentials in pump shotgun handling !
32 minutes well spent ! In my opinion top3 of all the shotgun videos ive ever seen. 10/10 Sir. ♥
Funny. I was just contemplating rounding out my home defense arsenal with a pump action last night. Must be a sign.
590A1, or 590A1 Special Purpose if you want an 18" (or shorter) barrel.
In my opinion, Mossberg makes the best pump shotguns. Just make sure it fits you.
Maverick 88 is good if your budget is limited.
Thanks for the recs. Ergonomically, the Mossie looks right up my alley.
@@gregb6469 I have to agree, the 88 is basically the 500, but with a single action bar, instead of dual that the 500 has.
Unfortunately, the aftermarket stuff isn't as available, but there is still a decent amount and you can find them from time to time around $100-$180.
I'd also like to state I've only ever had a single style action bar break in one 88 out of the 4 I've owned, after probably 20k rounds per shotgun. However, the dual action bar 500 is significantly smoother when cycling quickly.
I purchased a bullpup style shotgun about a month ago and finally took it to the range for the first time yesterday. Although I own and shoot 2 other firearms, I had never owned a shotgun. I found your video helpful. Thank you!
You can buy a Mossberg Maverick 88 usually for less than $200. Very capable gun. They also sell with 2 barrels so you can switch from home defense to clays for less than $250.
Mine didn't come with w barrels
@@redneckrebel9830 2 barrel is an option
Just purchsed a 590 shockwave today. Really appreciate you doing the video. Very helpful. Thank you.
Damn, I wish we didn't have SBS laws. A 14" 590A1 is the shotgun I wanted, a 20" is what I settled on.
Get an 18.5 barrel! I believe that's perfectly legal
Also they make brace kits for the mossberg shockwave. The shockwave is a 590 action just without the stock. With the sb brace you can get a pretty good cheek weld it seems. Basically a practical sbs without the paper work,
@@omaryunus7445 I don't like vertical grips on shotguns. Braces are nice, but not for me.
@@giovannifigueroa19 the 20" model has a bayonet option, so I took it. Little cheesy, but whatever.
If I wasn't allowed a bayo id just do the 18".
WC_2 Electric_Boogaloo yeah that’s fair, I prefer traditional stocks as well.
Sold my shotguns years ago, watching because I'll probably learn something regardless and I could listen to Chris tell me the pros and cons of rocks for self defense, no one presents quality gun information on youtube like he does
Never run out of rocks... lol
"I know some very tall shotgun enthusiasts." Well, well, Mr. Bragadocious.
Well, at least he's not specifically Name-dropping! Lol
@@boatrat I'm lost here, is he talking about Hickock 45?
@@MrFatbag I can tell you that he knows the gunsmith at VangComp who is 7'1"
Excellent video. Very laconic, precise, terse and to the point. Not a single wasted word, an uncommon quality in most You Tube presentations. Well done. Very informative as well as entertaining.
I have some critiques:
1) Your method for shouldering the shotgun and your issue with most shotgun stocks being "too long" seems to be related to each other. If you put the stock in the soft part of your shoulder, just outside your collar bone and inside the "ball" of your shoulder joint, the stock isn't too long (for most people). In my experience, bruises are caused by not having the shotgun tight into your shoulder, or just plain having a hot load and/or shooting a LOT.
I mean, people don't put large bore rifles on their pectoral(do they?), and those definitely recoil more than shotguns.
2) Your push-pull method is non-conducive to a quick follow up shot OR accuracy. A sudden "push" on the fore-end right before a shot is going to shift your point of aim. (To be fair, I HAVE heard of the push-pull method, but I always heard that you were supposed to push-pull while aiming as to not affect your shot placement. Maybe that's what you meant?) This may not affect your POI noticeably at home defense ranges, but it could turn a good solid hit into a partial hit and those extra buckshot pellets are going to fly through drywall and, as you said, we are responsible for every projectile we fire.
It is also difficult to go from pushing the fore end away from you to pulling the fore-end back to cycle the action quickly. Pulling the shotgun snugly into your shoulder for the duration of the shot keeps the shotgun tight to your shoulder and helps you cycle the action faster. (It's not "BOOM, CHUNK, CHUNK", it's "BUNK, CHUNK".)
You can mitigate recoil by letting the recoil "roll through you". You're not a rock solid platform that the shotgun is butted up against, your upper torso is a "spring" that recoils with the shotgun. Let your weight counter act the recoil. Let the shotgun push your torso back a couple inches (a couple of the inches you lean into the shotgun as to not fall over).
But that's just my opinion.
Everything else was spot on! Nice video.
Pullrack... Yes 1 word, method is faster. Paul Harrell has a video on it.
30 Pushups a day for a couple weeks, then he'll be able to shoulder it like the adults.
Push-pull takes some getting used to, but there is no reason you cannot fire quickly while using that method. I thought the demonstrations in the video showed that pretty clearly. Further mitigating the recoil by pushing on the forend allows you get back on target easier for faster follow-up shots. That's the whole reason for doing it. The technique was popularized in the 80s when Ken Hackathorn noticed Rob Haught beating him at the tactical shotgun matches. He asked Rob what he was doing and Rob showed him the push-pull method he had been using for years. Ken took it to the LE training community and eventually Rob was asked to help train other LE departments on it (and his shotgun technique in general), ultimately taking it to the FBI. Using the shorter stocks and bringing the stock inboard also starting gaining popularity around that time in those same training circles. Combining those techniques, I can easily go through 300-400 shells in a day at a shotgun class and not be sore the next day.
You are naturally a very gifted instructor/teacher. Impressive and thank you for your lessons
"Where do those other 4 pellets go? Could they hit your dog?" No Chris, I'm not the ATF.
Why is your dog breaking into your house with the burglar? Or why is it rioting and looting?
@@impactajuvenile bad doggy... lol
@@impactajuvenile What if its attacking the looter?
BassSniperTV then you let your K9 have a little snack, and save your ammunition
@@impactajuvenile What about the looter? Dogs loose fights too. They don't always incapacitate people.
Best basic any gun video I've seen on TH-cam. TY
hell yeah another shotgun video!
Gosh-darnit, Chris, you're a great American. Thanks for all you do.
If you know anyone with a saw and some good glue... I cut my stock down, sanded corners just a touch and cut a recoil pad out of a flip flop. Then just poke a hole in the middle so you can slip in a screw driver to take it off. That was over a decade ago and the flip flop pad is going strong.
How did you attach the flip flop pad to the stock? Glue?
@@warblerblue I used construction adhesive, but you have to be careful to keep the areas clear where the stock screw(s) go to the stock otherwise you'll have to hog them out with a drill. Glue the cut out pad to a piece of hard plastic I had a spacer to adjust length of pull. Otherwise, anything strong enough to take the torque/ pressure of screwing to the stock and recoil. Hope that's clearer than mud.
@@hunterman600cc Thank you for the reply. I have a spare stock i can use to practice on. I have been thinking of a shorter stock. will govee it a try using your instructions. it is understandable. thanks again.
Dude this is a Fantastic Video. You know what you are talking about!
Arm brace needed on that shockwave makes a big difference
Why not just buy a full sized shotgun?
Trebor 4 inches off the barrel makes a big difference when you’re moving it around in tight spaces. By adding a brace to a shockwave you’ve essentially created something almost as good as a short barrel shotgun without all the fees, paperwork and waiting.
@@bobbyhardcastle2998 my thoughts exactly
@@bobbyhardcastle2998 what would one need to put a tailhook brace on a shockwave?
Trebor Kroy Tailhook probably not possible if it’s the one I’m thinking of but SB Tactical makes great braces that are simple to install
This video was worth watching not just for the education but the amount of effort put into it
Thank you so much for this thorough information!
Just bought my first shotgun a week ago, it arrived yesterday but haven't been able to get it out of the gunship because I was delayed. Has anybody out been delayed lately? If so how do you go about that?
Giovanni Figueroa I haven’t. But I sell guns. You are fine. The store will reach back out in 3-5 days. The FBI probably just needed more info to get the right persons info. Fairly normal.
Maybe there's a Mafia guy with a name similar to yours, and they are making sure you're not him.
I have a license to carry and get to use that in lieu of waiting on NICS. :p
Wait... lol
I always appreciate someone going over the basics. Lucky Gunner did a fine job. I have shot shotguns my entire life and feel like I still don't have the basics mastered.The fundamentals are essential to becoming an advanced shooter. Master the basics. Great information for new shooters or folks that have been shooting a lifetime.. Very informative. Thanks.
Who else came here already owning a pump trying to see if you already knew ?
YUP one right here lol
I dont own one but i sure know how to use one
Yes and I would never seat it by the pointed part of the butt plate~!!! Guaranteed
to bruise the hell out of your chest~!!
Yep
I’m extremely sufficient with pump action shotguns especially a 870 tactical yet I’m still here))
First video I watched from you guys was the shotgun video, it was enough to convince me this was one of the best gun channels out there.
Chris talks about revolvers/pistols/AR-15: 5-6 mins
Chris talks about pump action shotguns: >30 mins, only stops when it comes to Shockwave
Lol:)
This is a great video on practice, practice, practice. We are so used to shooting rifles that even you who just preached to shoot with the stock more center line on the chest forgot to do so when you were shooting. We do not shoot defensive shotgun enough. Thanks much!
Hey guys this is *THE SHOTGUN NERD* with lucky gunner
Thanks for the Intel, always good to hear and see a overall run down again.. Never hurts to actually hear it again. 👍🇺🇸
I always thought I could just let off two blasts and watch the ruffians run in fear?
Been listening to "Uncle Joe" too long!
I love United States America.
Dick Cheney has a better hit rate.
Dash Thunderbolt I don’t get political, but I will say 2 loud ass shotgun blasts would probably make someone whose only goal is to steal, run away. A lot of fake tough guys in the gun community
My memory might be wrong, but didn't Joe say all you needed was a "double barrel" shotgun? If so,and you walked out and fired both barrels, WHY would anybody run away from an empty gun???
Super helpful for a "newb" like myself. I'll be watching this vid over and over until I hit the range.
I have two AR 15 I love them both. But they are rifles and are made to be effective out to 300+ yards. Shotgun are made for up close in personal and that the only legal way you can shoot someone. Your not shooting a threat 25 yards and out. If you are well you got bigger problems on your hand. There nothing wrong with shotguns. Still a great platform.
What if the bad guys have rifles? This can and does happen.
Jonathan Lostroh Well the way my home is setup. I don’t have children and I’m not clearing my house if intruder comes in. I’m barricade in my “spot” where I know I can’t be flanked and I have element of surprise. Usually top of stair way or hallway where bad guy can come into funnel. Once in that funnel you just unleash as fast you can rack it on them. I also have alarm system and door wedges and weights in front of door to give me heads up and time to get myself together. AR-15 are nice sometimes I keep it by my bed but mostly a Mossberg 500. I even turn certain lights on at night that would help me see shadows around corner. The main thing about home defense is knowing your terrain or home. And using it to your advantage. A lot people don’t even have spots set up to where they have most high percentage shot. It’s more about tactics then weapons platform. Every family should have a intruder drill.
News Noise and Non Sense - Agreed! Your last comment is spot on.
@@trowelstar I have a Ryobe drill... lol
Ronald Starkey lol
I got a mossberg Thunder Ranch over a year ago, and I'm still learning how to shoot CORRECTLY. First of all, I didn't know how to aim with a bead so I just bought a red dot sight which works very well (bushnell trs 25, $55). I looked it up how to aim but I couldn't find what the sight picture with a bead should look like until the lucky gunner showed it on this video. So thanks!
You rocking the Citizen Eco-Drive watch, big dawg? Strap kinda looks like the strap that came with mine, though I prefer Nato straps.
Citizen BM8180-03E
@@LuckyGunner Well I'll be damned, that's what I have too lol. I think it's a good price for a nice, simple watch that just works without any thought towards it.
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and to the point. The gun safety issues that you mentioned will save lives if people will practice what they learn. Thanks again.
Actually I'd say the Slug turns the Shotgun into a Musket, given that most Shotguns do not have rifling.
Rifled slugs.
@@mr.purple4203 proven here.
th-cam.com/video/jRPo19DWlZY/w-d-xo.html
@@mr.purple4203 idk how those are supposed to give the slugs spin
but chokes?
An accurate musket.
Chris Parker. Hello. I appreciate your videos. I've owned a Mossberg 590 SP for several years now. 20" barrel, 8+1 capacity, chambered for 2 3/4 and 3.00" shot shells and parkerized finish. I replaced the factory polymer trigger assembly with the metal as with the safety selector as well. Magpul buttstock and Command Arms forend round out the upgrades. Upgrades done with an eye to durability and dependability with any of my firearms. I really like the ergonomics and durability of the 590 and trust it. Oh it has Ghost Ring sights. I appreciate the versatility of the shotgun and it's "fight stopping" abilities.
The dislikes are from ar15 basic bros
Excellent, comprehensive tutorial . Thanks pal.
Rename the video to "How to use a boom chunk-chunk" please lol
+1
I've had two shotguns (Shockwave pump & semi-auto) for about 6 months, and you still showed me some good info. Thanks!
I don't have as much experience with Remingtons but I'm very experienced with the Mossberg. For preparing to store the firearm in cruiser ready I find that it's not necessary to dry fire on an empty chamber. Just be sure the magazine tube and chamber are empty in the normal way, and load the magazine in the normal way. (I prefer to down-load my magazine by one round, but that's a separate discussion.) Then, press the slide stop and slightly pull the forend to the rear until you can feel the slide is unlocked and can be moved freely. You can also press check the gun this way to a certain extent to be sure the chamber is empty. I know that dry firing the gun is part of a normal function check that is recommended practice after disassembly and reassembly anyways, but I prefer to avoid dry firing - purely for safety reasons - unless absolutely necessary, especially at home and not at a range. I'm very OCD about this, maybe to a fault. I don't think it's necessarily unreasonable to dry fire the gun to unlock the slide when done correctly and safely, but if it can be avoided without any disadvantage, I see no reason to dry fire. Just a minor consideration I thought I'd add, with no criticism of the video intended.
Just bought ammo from Lucky Gunner. Feels good supporting the company, I have enjoyed your videos for some time.
Thanks!
Well it turns out things didn’t calm down, there are riots now :(
Great vid and great instruction. As a lefty with a home defense shotgun with a non-reversible safety behind the trigger, I store my home defense shotgun in what you call "cruiser" condition/mode with the safety off (no kids in our home). My bird gun is a Beretta with a trigger guard mounted safety but I reversed it, the down side is that if/when I run a gun without a reversible safety (like my Weatherby), my muscle memory using that Beretta safety has had me trying to pull a safe trigger on a bird more times than I care to mention... not good... I chose the cruiser mode for my home defense shotgun for this reason. Will have to look into the receiver mounted safety to see if I can adapt to it.
The best safety device and accessory is your brain. Use it.
Thanks. Not a newbie. Had my first 12 gusge at 16. But love helping other fall in love shotguns as well gun safety/knowledge.