Shtf One Gun Defense
****This post originally appeared over at SeasonedCitizenPrepper.com. It can be seen in its original form HERE.
SHTF ONE GUN DEFENSE
BY GREG RENTCHLER, Editor at Large
I’ve been spending a lot of time at my BOL thinking about a one-gun solution for defending the family in time of SHTF. After much discussion with my survival family and colleagues, we collectively concluded that there is no such thing as a one-gun solution to address the plethora of variations of circumstances involved in a SHTF scenario.
Because times are tough and getting tougher, I decided that I would attempt to create a simple, cheap, and versatile weapon system, consisting of just one gun. The accompanying photos should give you an idea of what I have put together in hopes that many will see the attributes and limitations to this problem.
Let’s be clear. I don’t have all the answers. But I do have a background that that should legitimize my conclusions. So, just consider these words from a guy that wants to share an idea, based on a lifetime of firearms use, study and instructing.
You’ll immediately see that I have chosen a shotgun for my “one-gun option” or (OGO). The gun is a 12 gauge Mossberg/Maverick HS-12 , over/under, 18.5 inch improved cylinder barrel chokes(size of opening at end of barrel or “muzzle”). The gun is equipped with two picatinny rails, one fixed under the bottom barrel and the other on the top rear of the receiver. This is a clever rail on the receiver. The rail is cut thru with a “V”, allowing a sighted picture thru the rail to the front sight, which is fiber optic, thereby creating a very bright, clear, accurate sight picture!
My general premise here is that a shotgun is the most versatile type of firearm produced. Let me tell you why-
* a wide range and type of ammo available to shotguns make it capable of taking game from birds/rabbits/squirrels(with birdshot), to coyotes/2-4 legged(buckshot), to larger mammals as elk/ moose/bear (slugs, either solid or hollow point).
Author’s note- I once killed a Corvette with a shotgun using a slug. What a surprise to the driver dirtbag and unfortunate for the owner.
* ease of use- simple design, break open action, slide safety, manually activated triggers
* shotguns can be used as less than lethal devices (bean bag or rubber rounds)
* less expensive than assault rifles and many handguns.
* reliability+
* ammo available in every store and every farmhouse
* accuracy is very good to excellent with sabot slugs
* extreme foot pounds of energy at close distance and with slugs at distance
* most terminal firearm made- some restrictions( I know, how terminal does a firearm need to be)
* can launch line, signal device, fire starter, club, water portage!
Now for building this gun, I enhanced it considering my thoughts for its use as a SHTF weapon:
I immediately test fired the gun for reliability, accuracy(where it printed with shot and slugs). Then, I applied camo colors using wide shoelaces to break up the paint and outline. A 200 lumen tac light was attached to the forward rail. I felt this gun should remain simple and effective. The light gives the operator surprise to the target and a very quick sight picture for same. A side saddle type of ammo carrier was affixed the the stock(L or R side) for backup reloading and as important, the ammo is a mix of #4 buck, 00 buck and slugs. The gun is rugged and reliable. A sling could be attached easily but is not necessary on this 6.5 pound weapon. The butt stock is hollow reducing weight and allowing for emergency storage .
You could even put a bayonet on the muzzle using the fixed bottom rail! You might note from the photo that I keep two rounds secured by rubber band at the muzzle end of the barrels. Those two rounds are bird shot that I keep for quail egg eating crows in the area. The gun is fast to action, easy to lash down, safe, simple and powerful.
If you look very closely on the butt stock, you will see a distinctive “Z” painted in bright green.
I hope you have enjoyed this offering as much as I do reading and discussing yours!! Be safe and Train!
Greg
” be the victor not the victim”
© 2013, Rourke. All rights reserved.
Source: http://modernsurvivalonline.com/shtf-one-gun-defense/
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bring out very good points on a one gun to do the most,personally if its only one gun option id personally go with 22 cal.to be percise it would be the ruger 10-22..since this isnt my article you have to look up why but ill give just one of the reasons is its so easy to stock pile 1000s and i mean 1000s of rounds for under 50 dollars,how long will 50 dollars of shot gun ammo take you and how far will 50 dollars of 22s take you
Unless your shooting squirrels all day , what good will a .22 do for ya ? A couple of buckshot blasts will definitely scatter a descending mob ….what will a .22 do in that situation ?
also if on foot or shortly will be,, a 22 cal is best..carry 1000 rounds about 4 lbs . an the beauty of this baby ,, get two weapons rifle an sidearm ,, one ammo..
but yeah, i like your 12 gauge,, lots..!!
I definately agree a shotgun is an excellent choice from 0- 75 yards, but after that it will start losing significant power. If you can afford it a .308 semi-auto is over all best for that. As to the over n under? I would suggest a pump. I personally like the Mossberg 835. Excellent built shotgun for the $$$. Put an extension on tube mag and you can load extra rounds. If you can only have one gun the 835 in my opinion is best or a 535. Both can chamber up to a 3 1/2 inch shell, can get different barrels and ut mods on like rails, grips, etc.
I do strongly suggest putting a muzzle brake on it. Reduction on recoil is important for quick reaquisition of target.
3 1/2″ kicks hard without the brake. But you can get 2200 fps with a sabot using a .50 cal. 398 grn. fmj hp. These are made for blackpowder rifles, but fit nicely in a sabot. Good up to 100 yards with very effective power.
Westside prepper, are you worried about gangs of squirrels? .22 is a poor choice for many reasons even if it was a .22 mag. Shotgun and .308 or 30-06 rifle and in pistol a Ruger Redhawk .44 mag with 7 1/2 inch barrel and Hogue rubber grips. I have seen girls use it with ease and you can use .44 specials in it as well. Just my opinion, but also from my experience in life, I know what I say is true.
i use land mines…
no squirrels round these parts
Well you can still get 12ga ammo you can’t get .22 ammo.
Me? I take a fully equipped Abrams tank with me and stick it in my back pocket!
One of the MEANEST looking shotguns is the Remington 887! All you have to do is show up with it and watch those negroes run. It’s better than the Olympics on big screen.
If I could only have one firearm, it would indeed be a shotgun, but not the Mossberg. It would be the Keltec KSG (see http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/shotguns/ksg/). One pound of lead without reloading, with two different loads. This shotgun is great for hunting both deer and quail at the same time, and would work very well for short and medium range defense as well.