Short barreled shotguns for self defence.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:37 pm
Hi,
A variety of indigenous hammerless short barreled shotguns are available in our gun shops now. These are generally made in Karnataka and have 22 inch barrels with pistol grip stocks instead of full stocks.
Are these weapons intended for home defence or self defence? For the former purpose, they would be more useful with full stocks. If they are meant to be carried in vehicles for purposes of self defence, their shorter overall length will allow their being pointed out of the window. Nevertheless, in a saloon car or sedan, even if they are held completely out of the window, the field of fire will be less than 180 degrees. In an open car or convertible, the field of fire would be much greater. Most modern cars are however saloon bodied.
Another aspect is the recoil from firing a 12 bore cartridge with only a pistol grip. The recoil is likely to be moderate to severe and if the gun is pointed at an awkward angle to the arm, may result in injury to the shooter.
I would welcome forum members who may have carried and possibly used these weapons to share their experiences.
Regards.
A variety of indigenous hammerless short barreled shotguns are available in our gun shops now. These are generally made in Karnataka and have 22 inch barrels with pistol grip stocks instead of full stocks.
Are these weapons intended for home defence or self defence? For the former purpose, they would be more useful with full stocks. If they are meant to be carried in vehicles for purposes of self defence, their shorter overall length will allow their being pointed out of the window. Nevertheless, in a saloon car or sedan, even if they are held completely out of the window, the field of fire will be less than 180 degrees. In an open car or convertible, the field of fire would be much greater. Most modern cars are however saloon bodied.
Another aspect is the recoil from firing a 12 bore cartridge with only a pistol grip. The recoil is likely to be moderate to severe and if the gun is pointed at an awkward angle to the arm, may result in injury to the shooter.
I would welcome forum members who may have carried and possibly used these weapons to share their experiences.
Regards.