| For the Survivalist on a limited income or possibly | | | | removable chokes to change shot patterns there is |
| looking to keep things simple to travel light after | | | | not much that cannot be done with these guns out |
| tshtf, the one gun armory has its merits. This | | | | to 100 yards and possibly beyond depending on load |
| “one gun” will need to be capable of taking | | | | selection. |
| both small and large game and for use as a defensive | | | | There are many different loads to choose from for |
| weapon if need be. | | | | the 12 gauge. There are a variety of slugs (solid |
| Though the .22 has been used to take game animals | | | | projectile) to choose between for hunting game, |
| both large and small it is sorely lacking as a combat | | | | such as bear and deer out to 150 yards. These same |
| round. Because of this, I would look elsewhere for a | | | | slugs can be used to turn any shotgun into a very |
| one gun battery. | | | | formidable weapon. |
| I will also rule out center fire rifles as they just are | | | | Where the shotgun really shines though is in the large |
| not practical enough to hunt different types of game | | | | variety of shot sizes it has available to it. Shot shells |
| animals efficiently. For the Survivalist bugging out and | | | | containing a load of shot (made up of many pellets |
| possibly living off the land for a short period of time | | | | rather than a solid slug) can be used for hunting small |
| the center fire rifle does not offer enough versatility | | | | game and migratory game birds. Some larger shot |
| for taking of game, especially small game. | | | | sizes such as Buckshot can be used effectively on |
| For the one gun armory the Survivalist must look no | | | | large game animals and is a top choice for a |
| further than the 12 gauge shotgun. With the option | | | | defensive round. |
| of different barrel lengths, many stock options and | | | | |