With plenty of uncertainty and political turmoil, I’ve seen many people looking into guns for personal and community defense for the first time. So I’m making this post to help answer questions you may have!

  • SupraMario@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    A firefight is a firefight…it doesn’t magically change how much lead is in the air if you’re in your house or outside. Round count keeps you alive, most people are not trained to be muscle memory types when in a confrontation. More rounds means more chance to kill, yes kill, your attacker.

    The navy uses SMGs mostly running pistol caliber rounds, and shotguns with slugs… because they’re in metal ships which have high chances of ricochet. They still use SBRs when boarding ships. On top of that, I’ll say it again, most people are not going to be able to handle a shotgun easily in doors. Which is why it’s dumb advice to suggest shotguns. It’s FUDD shit.

    Also my attitude comes from people giving advice that might cause someone to get killed.

    • BussyGyatt@feddit.org
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      11 days ago

      well your opinion is certainly vehemently expressed, i can say that much for it at least

      i can confirm with certainty that the navy does in fact use shotguns for shipboard security, and to great effect in tight corridors.