Always good to see some love for the shotgun. Nice shooting! It seemed that in years past it was difficult to fill classes focused on the shotgun, but in the last few years, SG classes have become much more popular.
People don't realize that shotguns require more training than anything. There are so many manipulations. Racking it the split second you pull that trigger, switching from buck to a slug immediately if a threat is further away, slapping them in directly to the chamber from the side saddle quickly, and the list goes on. I did an 8 hour training class on shotguns and was very surprised that it was much more complex than pistol or ar/ak training.
Shotguns are really versatile. We used the 870 on the prison yard in Nevada. We also use the 870 for our bear guns at work. When I went to the arctic this past summer, I carried the 870 with some Brenneke slugs.
I still have the Ithaca model 37 I carried as a LEO. 7+1 and kicks like a mule. I keep shorties loaded so my wife can use it with no issues. We take it to the range enough to be proficient because the shot spread is not as wide as some people think. Every firearm requires practice if only dry fire.
Long ago as a peace officer, I always had a 12ga in my patrol unit. Now and then a rookie would ask me why I always have a shotgun with me. I'd tell em because they (dept. regs.) won't let me carry a rifle. I'd tell em if I sense I'm going into a gunfight I want a longgun.
You need to lateral to a more progressive department. We have always (since patrol cars became a thing) required a shotgun in the car, and every car is authorized to have a rifle. Though not technically required, you would have some explaining to do if you went 10-8 without a rifle. They are both extremely important tools.
@@CarryTrainer 100% It was the Hollywood bank robbery that flipped the switch for us. Prior to that, designated cars on each shift had a mini-14. The philosophy of use was very outdated, even in the 90's.
Always good to see some love for the shotgun. Nice shooting! It seemed that in years past it was difficult to fill classes focused on the shotgun, but in the last few years, SG classes have become much more popular.
People don't realize that shotguns require more training than anything. There are so many manipulations. Racking it the split second you pull that trigger, switching from buck to a slug immediately if a threat is further away, slapping them in directly to the chamber from the side saddle quickly, and the list goes on. I did an 8 hour training class on shotguns and was very surprised that it was much more complex than pistol or ar/ak training.
All true
Shotguns are really versatile. We used the 870 on the prison yard in Nevada. We also use the 870 for our bear guns at work. When I went to the arctic this past summer, I carried the 870 with some Brenneke slugs.
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870 owner here, thanks Mick! America F yeah‼️🇺🇸
My first blaster was an 870
Ahh the shotgun.... The go to option for home
Yes, training is key. Even just using dummy rounds at home loading, cycling, dry fire is beneficial.
More shotgun content please
Agreed. Same with any tool
I still have the Ithaca model 37 I carried as a LEO. 7+1 and kicks like a mule. I keep shorties loaded so my wife can use it with no issues. We take it to the range enough to be proficient because the shot spread is not as wide as some people think. Every firearm requires practice if only dry fire.
The one hitter quitter.....
Well said, Mick.
The go to option for home & drone.
Shotguns are my favorite, so darn versatile
Long ago as a peace officer, I always had a 12ga in my patrol unit. Now and then a rookie would ask me why I always have a shotgun with me. I'd tell em because they (dept. regs.) won't let me carry a rifle. I'd tell em if I sense I'm going into a gunfight I want a longgun.
You need to lateral to a more progressive department. We have always (since patrol cars became a thing) required a shotgun in the car, and every car is authorized to have a rifle. Though not technically required, you would have some explaining to do if you went 10-8 without a rifle. They are both extremely important tools.
How old are you?
It wasn't until late 1990s that rifles started to become a normal item
@@CarryTrainer 100% It was the Hollywood bank robbery that flipped the switch for us. Prior to that, designated cars on each shift had a mini-14. The philosophy of use was very outdated, even in the 90's.
absolutely mick i gt mine need to take mine out a get some reps! peace
Sharp!
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Now you're just making videos to show off. lol.