http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/05/10/pros-and-cons-of-using-birdshot-for-self-defense/ Firearm information and politics from a gun rights perspective, with an emphasis on self defense rights. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:09:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/2008/05/10/pros-and-cons-of-using-birdshot-for-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-1639 Arturo Mtz Fri, 29 May 2009 15:40:43 +0000 http://www.learnaboutguns.com/?p=71#comment-1639 Yes birdshot from a pistol is a pest load but from an auto 12 or 10 gauge shotgun, using 4 or 3 shot at ranges of about 10 to 20 m (30 to 60 ft)gives you an advantage in hit probability that is wellcome specialy when your target is moving fast and the ligth is poor. Maybee the wound will not be the very best; but he will no escape in good conditions and, if he reached you, will be fighting in desadvantage. Yes birdshot from a pistol is a pest load but from an auto 12 or 10 gauge shotgun, using 4 or 3 shot at ranges of about 10 to 20 m (30 to 60 ft)gives you an advantage in hit probability that is wellcome specialy when your target is moving fast and the ligth is poor. Maybee the wound will not be the very best; but he will no escape in good conditions and, if he reached you, will be fighting in desadvantage.

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