Use of shotgun in combat books

Above is featured an m4 with the m26 modular accessory shotgun system. Remington 870, a pumpaction combat shotgun widely used by western militaries and police. With this gun youre going to grab the pistol grip nice and firm. May 12, 2012 no the do not use short gun it is used for close quater combat and it is mainly used by police force around the world. I meet a ton of great people through my position at gun digest, and recently one of them happened to be a u. Neostead 2000, used by the sas citation needed remington model 31, a 12 gauge pumpaction shotgun used in ww ii. Featuring specially commissioned fullcolor artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in us service, from the trenches of world war l, to the korean and vietnamese wars and lately the cave complexes of afghanistan. How effective have shotguns proven to be in combat. There is a long history of the use of shotguns in combat going back before the american revolution. A shotgun is a highly specialized weapon in terms of military use, but its lack of range, even in an urban environment, means that any military who fielded it exclusively or primarily would quickly find themselves at a disadvantage. The use of a rifled barrel blurs the distinction between rifle and shotgun, and in fact the early rifled shotgun barrels went by the name paradox for just that reason. William pickett, a combat engineer assigned to 29th brigade engineer battalion, 3rd brigade combat team, 25th infantry division, uses a shotgun at a defensive posture while marines place an. Nov 14, 20 bruce canfield and joe poyer both have books on us martial shotguns, tim mullin covered some types in his smgshotgunmachine pistol evaluation, but the only reference i was able to find with an international scope was thomas swearengens the worlds fighting shotguns. There havent been many efforts to develop and market a new combat shotgun since 2009 because of the 2008 defeat of al qaeda in iraq.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Then there are combat shotguns, which have been around for as long as there have been shotguns. Shotgun ammunition for hunting and for home defense. A combat shotgun is a shotgun that is intended for use in an offensive role, typically by a military force. During 2010, i was working on a photostudy book of the firearms used by the. Winchester, remington, ithaca gun company, stevens, savage.

For the shotgun, its very important to hold the gun properly. So a shotguns main advantage is gone when most modern combatants use body armor. American rifleman combat shotguns of the vietnam war. Best tactical shotgun top 10 if you are thinking of buying a tactical shotgun for home defense, you really need to get the best and most suitable weapon you can afford. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. Someone who is even remotely squeamish about gutting an opponent with a knife will never be able to use it effectively in a fight. This is not just another one of those cheap throwaway books with lots of pictures and model descriptions.

And when it comes to learning realistic combat shotgun skills and tactics, few instructors can equal louis awerbuck. A terrible book by a guy that clearly doesnt know much about the use of a shotgun in combat. Your support hand is going to be on the foregrip of the gun like this. Early combat shotguns were basically sawedoff versions of the doublebarreled shotguns used for sporting purposes. This project as been on the books since the late 1990s. In a semi rifle vs shotgun battle, what tactics would.

Often overlooked for their presumed archaic characteristics the shotgun continues to be a good choice, with. The combat shotgun, with louis awerbuck panteao productions. Often overlooked for their presumed archaic characteristics the shotgun continues to be a good choice, with the right load, for personal defense. Gun digest book of the tactical shotgun is the essential buyers guide to the modern home defense and combat shotgun. Mossberg 500, pumpaction combat shotgun used by the united states army and marines. There are three zones to consider when employing the tactical shotgun. Massad ayoob explains the difference in chapter 24, and writes that stressfire ii is a book of techniquenot tactics. Hunting laws may differentiate between smooth barreled and rifled barreled guns. This was a staple for the tr texas facility and a huge hit in 2017.

Fightingarmed combat wikibooks, open books for an open world. Sep 01, 2007 while there are a number of excellent facilities that offer shotgun training, one of the first and one of the best is gunsite. In an era where the ar15 is the best selling gun in the usa, the shotgun seems. The shotgun has evolved across many levels since its inception military, security, law enforcement, crowdriot control, target shooting, game shooting. Aug 20, 20 featuring specially commissioned fullcolor artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in us service, from the trenches of world war l, to the korean and vietnamese wars and lately the cave complexes of afghanistan. Misriah armorys m45 tactical shotgun particularly the m45e variant was acclaimed by its users, prompting weapon system technologies to develop a more economical and practical version. The main purpose of the blog and forum is to have a compilation of information about the remington 870 shotgun in one organized, accessible place. He is clear on when and how to use a shotgun, when another weapon is a better choice, and when to use slugs if a. Generally speaking, there are three major categories concerning shotgun types pumpaction, break. William pickett, a combat engineer assigned to 29th brigade engineer battalion, 3rd brigade combat team, 25th infantry division, uses a shotgun at a. I was fortunate enough to read this book when it first came out in 1992.

The shotgun in combat half price books marketplace. Bruce canfield and joe poyer both have books on us martial shotguns, tim mullin covered some types in his smgshotgunmachine pistol evaluation, but the only reference i was able to find with an international scope was thomas swearengens the worlds. From world war i to the war on terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of us troops. Why the us military still loves shotguns in a firefight. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Combat shotgun is a shotgun designed for offensive purposes, typically for the military. Advanced combat shotgun is a book on equipment and techniques. A host of other custom options ensure that the cqb shotgun is a top choice for selfdefense or duty shotgun use. Part of this persons role involved using shotguns to breach rooms note that he wasnt a seal, or at least didnt tell me he was.

The wilson combat aluminum collapsible stock adaptor allows the use of an arcompatible pistol grip and buttstock and is equipped with qd sling sockets to make adding a tactical sling to your shotgun easier than ever before. Thankfully, whether youre looking to read a book that will make you a better shooter with pistol, rifle, or shotgun, a better hunter, or just a more conscientious and legallyminded gun owner, there are a number of great books out there that you can read. Jan 01, 20 from world war i to the war on terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of us troops. Military shotgun use during world war ii was rare, mostly limited to u. Shotguns found use in the texas war of independence, where colonel william barrett travis carried one at the alamo. Its a semi automatic qeapon that is inherently reliable, capable and easy handling. From world war i to the war on terror, the shotgun has been a. Us combat shotguns by leroy thompson overdrive rakuten. In his second book on tactical weapons, suarez sets the record straight on the true role of the shotgun in combat.

It covers the history of offensive and defensive use of shotguns, ammunition, tactics, indoor combat and a host of other related subjects. The character of the modern military shotgun is a multipleprojectile weapon for closerange combat. All those stories of shotguns performing great in combat where in a time when soldiers did not use effective body armor. There are very few times when a person who has a semiautomatic rifle would have to battle someone with a shotgun, simply because almost all semiautomatic rifles are superior weapons to the shotgun. For urban combat, prisoner control, and shipboard operations it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. Since 2011, m26 units have shipped to combat forces in afghanistan.

While limited in range, the multiple projectiles typically used in a shotgun shell provide increased hit probability unmatched by other small arms. Shotguns saw prominent use during the frequent closequarters urban combat of the insurrection. Cmore systems developed this tiny 12 gauge combat shotgun, and the design was improved by the us army battle labs. The best book i have seen on running a combat shotgun, although it is a little dated, is massad ayoobs stressfire ii. Development of the highvelocity, smallcaliber rifle which possesses greater range and accuracy, resulted in an initial decline in the use of the shotgun in combat, a trend which began to reverse in world war i. Part 1 of few handheld small arms equal the knockdown power and devastation of a competently wielded combat shotgun. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the. You can protect your home, make a statement by really wrecking something, and participate in things like 3 gun for fun. Law officers and military tacticians agree that one weapon is superior to all others in closecombat situations. Winchester, remington, ithaca gun company, stevens, savage, mossberg, benelli, and other gun manufacturers have produced a range of combat shotguns for us armed forces. The winchester model 1897 trench gun with a fixed bayonet was a. Streetsweepers is the newest, most comprehensive book out on combat shotguns, covering single and doublebarreled.

He showed little hesitation to use a rifle, pistol, shotgun, machine gun, grenade. Mar 01, 2004 for home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotgun s ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. So effective was the trench shotgun, the germans complained it violated the. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions used in world war l.

Are their times in war where a shotgun is the best possible weapon to have. Saiga12, a russian gas operated semiautomatic shotgun. The ksg compact personal defense shotgun continues this tradition. Civilians wishing to learn how to use their shotguns in the most efficient manner possible can use the shotgun in combat as a definitive reference. After world war ii, the only combat shotguns that remained classified as standard were the winchester model 12 trench gun and the stevens m52030 and m620a trench guns. Combat shotguns by larry sterett and charles cutshaw combat shotguns by leroy thompson. A weapon can give you an enormous advantage in a fight.

The resulting m90 close assault weapon system is part of wst. No the do not use short gun it is used for close quater combat and it is mainly used by police force around the world. There is a newly developed shotgun which have chances of induction in us army which is aa 12 for more detail. Jul 28, 2009 part 1 of few handheld small arms equal the knockdown power and devastation of a competently wielded combat shotgun. Mar 03, 2020 the benelli m4 is the king of combat shotguns. Jeff cooper standardized the concept of zones of fire for the combat shotgun and made the use of ghostring sights. In modern, mechanized war, shotguns dont get used much. Why the us military still loves shotguns in a firefight task. Armed combat consists of fighting with a variety of weapons, ranging from a brick to a steak knife to a shotgun. Law officers and military tacticians agree that one weapon is superior to all others in close combat situations. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It should be noted that the term trench gun was not an official classification but was, and is, widely used to identify a shortbarreled. An introduction to the combat shotgun return of kings. The best techniques and tactics for employing the shotgun in personal combat.

Fightingarmed combat wikibooks, open books for an open. But even then, shotguns are often used for guarding fixed installations like supply dumps, prisoner chasing, etc. Its full of bad information mixed in with some information that is. May 29, 2014 cmore systems developed this tiny 12 gauge combat shotgun, and the design was improved by the us army battle labs. Gun digest book of the tactical shotgun digital ebook. Jon mixon pretty much covered everything, but i will add a few points. Its full of bad information mixed in with some information that is fairly common knowledge. Due to strong demand thunder ranch is bringing back tr oregon combat shotgun. Concepts, skills, and tactics for employing shotguns in personal combat. The complete book of combat shotguns duncan long on. This shotgun is built on the famous ak47 action that has been proven by years of very reliable combat action. For home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotguns ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. Its better to arm a combatant involved in industrial age warfare with a weapon that can be effective at longer range as well as close up. When it comes to close combat with firearms, few weapons can equal the power and versatility of the shogun.

While there are a number of excellent facilities that offer shotgun training, one of the first and one of the best is gunsite. Isbn 1853675156 published by stackpole books, dept. The tactical shotgun is a great book for someone interested in learning to operate a combat shotgun effectively. If you cannot use shot in a shotgun, then your better served by something else. The earliest shotguns specifically designed for combat were the trench guns or trench shotguns issued in world war i. Best tactical shotgun top 10 best tactical shotgun. Lets face it, there is no point in pussyfooting around you want that bad guy down and down quick. I also participate in reago, which provides tactical combat casualty care training. Most people own at least one and often discount their effectiveness in problem solving. Jeff cooper standardized the concept of zones of fire for the combat shotgun and made the use of ghostring sights commonplace. The book is packed with great information, and there is something to learn on almost every page. Due to the widespread use of the shotgun as a sporting.