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Should You Use Slugs, Birdshot, or Buckshot for Home Defense?

Should You Use Slugs, Birdshot, or Buckshot for Home Defense?

Have you ever wondered which ammunition is best for home defense purposes? Watch Jeremy Stafford explain the difference in impact between slugs, birdshot, and buckshot while he dispels common myths about each and highlights the best option for home defense. Some of you may even be surprised by what you'll learn here!

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Jeremy Stafford

Jeremy Stafford spent over 13 years in the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve, receiving the Bronze Star with Valor device for combat operations in Iraq. Today he is a full-time sworn Police Officer and currently assigned to the Police Academy, where he develops and updates lesson plans and program curricula. Jeremy is also a regular contributor to various firearms publications and websites, including Guns & Ammo.
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