A prepper's guide to shotguns : how to properly choose, maintain, and use these firearms in emergency situations

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In the chaos of a survival situation, firearms will be important tools for protecting yourself, your family, and your supplies as well as for hunting animals for food. Shotguns that are easy to carry and lightweight and that shoot accurately and reliably at close ranges are the ideal candidates for personal protection. Explore the specific shotguns that are appropriate for urban, rural, and suburban environments, with tips on how to use them in each context. Review not only the specific features of defensive shotguns by how to use them - on the move, in a defensive situation, while retreating or in other circumstances. Expert tips on how to improve your marksmanship, how to maintain your firearms, crucial gun safety rules, what ammo and optics to purchase, and more.  Read more... Abstract: Know which shotguns can defend you and your family.  Read more... Content: Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. A brief history of the shotgun -- Chapter 2. Chokes, loads and patterning -- choosing the right tools for the job at hand -- Chapter 3. Shotgun gauges and ammunition pairings -- Chapter 4. Shotgun slugs -- Chapter 5. Shotgun gauge applications for emergency preparedness -- Chapter 6. Single-shots and the side-by-side coach shotgun -- Chapter 7. A pump-action primer (and the author's favorites) -- Chapter 8. Pump-action shotguns as far as the eye can see -- Chapter 9. Self-loading shotguns -- Chapter 10. Premium picks -- Chapter 11. Riot shotguns, tactical shotguns, and specialty ammunition -- Chapter 12. Custom and modified shotguns -- Chapter 13. Shotgun sights and optics -- Chapter 14. Training with your self-defense shotgun -- Chapter 15. Shotgun maintenance.