LONG GUNS
FOR DEFENSE?

The Role of the Defensive Long Gun

Limitations of the Handgun

Limitations of the Long Gun

Advantages of Long Guns

Thoughts on Shotguns

Thoughts on Rifles

Thoughts on Pistol-Caliber Carbines

Don't Leave Rounds Chambered in Long Guns!

Safeties on long guns usually only block the trigger from moving. Unlike modern handguns, most long guns have no equivalent of a firing pin safety or hammer block. This means that most long guns with a cartridge in the chamber can discharge if dropped, even if they're "on safe."

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