This video focuses on the 10 smallest home defense shotguns available for 2026. It highlights the benefits of compact designs for tight spaces, emphasizing maneuverability, stopping power with various loads like buckshot and slugs, and user-friendly features such as reduced recoil and ergonomic grips. The review also touches upon modern advancements like ghost ring sights and Picatinny rails, as well as enduring classic models. The content aims to help both new and experienced homeowners select a reliable and powerful shotgun for self-defense, balancing concealability, reliability, and firepower.
This YouTube video tests the energy of a .22 caliber slug from a BRK Saguaro rifle at a distance of 130 yards, using H&N 23 grain slugs. The description hints at an 'explosive' outcome for the test. It also includes promotional links for DNT optics, Tier-One mounts, 221B bags, Laser Ammo practice systems (including 357 cartridges and target packs), Echo Gong Targets, Tacticon red dots and chest rigs, KTactical battle belts, and the channel's own merchandise and PayPal support link. The creator also invites product submissions for testing.
This YouTube video focuses on a shotgun's impressive capability to cycle a wide range of ammunition, including heavy 7.5 ounce slugs. It highlights the versatility of the firearm in handling different loads. The description also provides links to the main channel, podcast, and an 'Outside The Warehouse' channel, along with social media links for Instagram, Twitter, and Rumble. The use of the #shorts hashtag indicates it's a short-form video.
This video review focuses on the BRK Saguaro air rifle in .22 caliber, highlighting its exceptional accuracy without requiring any tuning. The reviewer emphasizes that the rifle, enhanced with "special sauce" from AOA, performs incredibly well with both pellets and slugs. The video also showcases various accessories and gear used by the reviewer, including DNT optics, Tier-One scope mounts, 221B shooting bags, Laser Ammo practice systems, Echo Gong Targets, Tacticon red dots and chest rigs, and KTactical battle belts. The reviewer encourages viewers to check out affiliate links to support the channel and offers opportunities for product testing.
This video tests the safety and functionality of an extremely inexpensive McCoy single-shot 12-gauge shotgun, dubbed the "$69 Single Shot". The creator takes the shotgun to the range to see if it can withstand firing full-power buckshot and slugs, posing the question of its overall safety. The description also includes links to merchandise and the creator's social media channels.
This video features a range test of Captor brand 12 gauge buckshot and slugs across three different shotguns. The reviewer found the ammunition to be powerful and inexpensive, functioning generally well. Minor extraction issues were noted in a Stevens 350, attributed to a tight chamber, which also affected standard birdshot. A Smith & Wesson 1000 was tested but did not cycle the Captor ammunition, so that footage was excluded. The reviewer concludes that for the price, the ammunition is decent, encouraging viewers to try it themselves and acknowledging potential firearm-specific issues.
This YouTube video features a review of the Umarex ZELOS PCP air rifle. The reviewer highlights its accuracy, especially with slugs, and praises its value for money. The video also showcases various accessories and gear, including DNT optics, Tier-One scope mounts, 221B shooting bags, Laser Ammo practice systems (including .357 laser cartridges and targets), Echo Gong Targets, Tacticon optics and chest rigs, and KTactical battle belts. The reviewer encourages viewers to support the channel through affiliate links and merchandise.
This video critically examines the suitability of shotguns as a primary home defense weapon. While acknowledging their power, the presenter, Jared, delves into the practical pros and cons, urging viewers to consider these factors before choosing a shotgun for defense. The discussion covers historical context, shot type demonstrations at various distances, deconstruction of shotgun shells, myth-busting, and specific drawbacks, ultimately questioning the shotgun's relevancy in modern home defense scenarios like 2025.
This video showcases a heavily modified sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun being fired one-handed with slugs, emphasizing the significant recoil and the user's discomfort. It's described as a "Pawn Shop Special," implying a potentially unconventional or budget firearm that has been altered. The use of slugs with a short-barreled shotgun presents unique challenges and recoil characteristics.
This video provides a review of the Umarex Primal 20 air-powered shotgun. The reviewer expresses initial concerns about using a rifle choke with shot but is pleasantly surprised by the usable patterns achieved. The video showcases the airgun as it comes from the manufacturer and hints at future videos exploring different choke options. Several affiliate links are provided for various shooting-related gear, including optics, bags, and practice systems.
This YouTube video from TCArmsCo tests the effectiveness of four popular shotgun slug types. The analysis focuses on their accuracy, long-range capabilities, and ballistic performance. The description encourages viewer engagement by asking about their preferred slugs and interest in future ammunition comparison videos. It also provides links to TCArms.com and their social media channels.
This YouTube video showcases the remarkable versatility of the Epic 2 airgun. The creator highlights its ability to achieve impressive accuracy and power with both pellets and slugs without requiring any retuning between ammunition types. The description emphasizes that this capability may seem theoretically impossible but is demonstrated within the video. Several affiliate links are provided for various gear, including optics, shooting bags, laser training systems, and red dot sights, indicating a focus on equipment reviews and recommendations within the airgun enthusiast community.
