In this video, I break down the reasons why a shotgun is better than an AR-15, especially when it comes to home defense. Both firearms have their strengths, but the shotgun’s power, versatility, and reliability make it an absolute beast for protecting your home. We’ll dive into real-world data, including research from Greg Ellifritz, to see how shotguns perform in critical situations, and why juries often favor shotguns over AR-15s in self-defense cases.
Topics covered:
Shotgun stopping power vs. AR-15
Shot spread and effectiveness of buckshot
Shotgun versatility with different ammo types
Legal advantages of using a shotgun for home defense
Reliability and simplicity of pump-action shotguns
Whether you’re a fan of Mossberg, Remington, or just curious about which gun is better for home defense, this video has you covered. Stay tuned for my follow-up video: 6 Reasons the AR-15 is Better Than a Shotgun!
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I mean, everyone knows end wrenches are better than screwdrivers, right? They are 2 different tools for 2 different jobs.
James:
Sweet sweet crude
Looser than your mom in Cancun
Back loads
Great work.
Shotguns are great for HD and for hunting. If only I could convince my step-son and his little short barrel ar15.
It depends on the job at hand to determine which one is better hommie!
The double shotgungasm from Phantasm II. Makes the Pen-15 look like a eunuch driving a Nissan Leaf
It’s crazy that shotguns are now a necessary tool in modern warfare due to drones.
I am team Shotgun ALL DAY!! But my home AR is also capable of both lethal and non-lethal rounds. If you are NOT trying to break into my house, all the rounds in my magazine are non-lethal to you. If you ARE trying to break into my house, these same rounds are now lethal to you. Hope this helps!!
I love shotguns, when it comes to CQB and buildings, it’s hard to beat the psychological factor ALONE.
You watch some dude get turned to jelly from the waist up, and you don’t want to fight that dude with the bang stick.
Combine that with the ability to change rounds based on situation is rad as fuck.
Also “pull this, then the trigger” is super easy to train those who don’t know fuck all about guns on how to use a shotgun.
AR is for when people are outside the house, the shotgun is when they are coming INTO the house.
The thing is that you need both a shotgun and an AR.
Buy both. One is not better than the other
Ok fudd
I got a tricked out Maverick 88, love that thing. She's all black and her name is Betty Boom.
what's with that chart showing 0.32 having better stopping power than 9mm? sorry if there was a previous comment on this.
Primary benefits of AR is range and capacity.
I’ve got an old coach gun with the rabbit ears and an 870 pump. ARs? Maybe. Ha ha. Mission dictates the smoke wagon.
Is it worse that you stepped in while your mom was piledriving your dad?
Nothing sounds scarier than hearing someone pump a shotgun on the other side of a door.
DP12 is the best shotgun on the market. Period.
A 10 gauge single shot is a geat way to remind you how handleable a 12 gauge pump is.
I’ll take the AR!
I clicked this video because I wanted to watch shotguns dunk on ARs. I believe personally that the shotgun can be used in most any role, even if that means you gotta develop new types of rounds. The bore diameter of a shotgun gives you so much freedom to do amazing things. People are sleeping on shotguns and frankly it is time to wake up
Shotguns for the win
I live in Illinois no way I’m using my AR for home defense cause I don’t think I would be able to get it back. So my beretta a300 with my sig p229 is my choice.
Great video and awesome information as always.
Tools in a tool box, each has its place.
Thanks for the points… and the John Woo recommendation!
Only problem with shotguns is you still need a light on it imo and many don't come witha mount
Need both.
Even when out of ammo, shotguns are badass martial arts weapons.
"00 will actually buck futt you." That's funny!
Shotgun projectiles can not be traced back to a specific gun, like rifle bullets. (Which is important to criminals.)
Dad was a police officer. He said there was never any need for EMS after a shotgun blast. Person was dead.
Semi-Auto shotgun with 00Buck and Sabot. Its like Hulk Hogan and Mr.T at Wrestlemania 1
"The ballistic equivalent of…" – I'm dying, LOL!
9:58 I would recommend watching wendigoons video on why that was
12 gauge slug gun or rifled choke with double odd buck the size of a door. See Demo Ranch. Good video.
The most underrated aspect of choosing any gun is whether or not you enjoy shooting it. There is like a 99% chance that you will never have to use your gun to defend yourself so get the gun that has the most recreational value to you. In the rare chance that you are faced with a bad guy in your house I think you will be ok with either.
can you PLEASE do a burndown test on the VR80?
Mosburg side arm revolver
Agree. Carried both on duty
Agree
I’ve always been a shotgun guy my buddy convinced me to buy an AR. I had it for almost 2 years. Tried shooting it a couple of times. It just did not have the feel as a 12 gauge to me. To each their own.
wow you did NOT mince words in this one. love it.
I took my friend to a show to see about him getting a maverick 88 7+1 shotgun for home defense.
It's a very affordable option on a budget especially when the neighborhood is getting sketchy of late.
Let's not forget, Putting a Rimfire primer on a slug = Exploding slugs, Explodes on Impact
You can pull your Grandfathers 70 year old Remington out of he closet where it hasn't been touched for 50 years blow off the dust and be ready to go.
What the heck is up with the comments posting names? TFB farming comments for the algorithm?
The new commiewealth of marxachusetts gun laws, pretty much relegated any new firearms available to purchase for new gun ownership will be pump shotguns, bolt rifles and lever guns. Anything semiautomatic is now restricted to full LTC holders, 21 and older and if its capacity is more than 5 for shotties or detachable box mags in general, its now an assault style weapon and carries even more restrictions on lawful usage. We are majorly fooked here.
Don't bring a ar to a bear fight
We need to see you do a 500 round test with cz 612