Anything and everything related to tactical and home defense use of firearms can be posted here. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:17:17 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:17:17 +0000 Browning Owners https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?forums/tactical-and-home-defense.38/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:50:02 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/best-home-defense-firearm.39/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/best-home-defense-firearm.39/ DHonovich DHonovich 38 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 12:51:50 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/does-anyone-carry-a-hi-power-for-self-defense.6432/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/does-anyone-carry-a-hi-power-for-self-defense.6432/ In The Ten Ring In The Ten Ring 17 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:49:12 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-is-the-best-tactical-light-and-or-laser.258/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-is-the-best-tactical-light-and-or-laser.258/ DHonovich DHonovich 17 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 21:02:30 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-bullet-proof-vest-do-you-wear.735/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-bullet-proof-vest-do-you-wear.735/ DHonovich DHonovich 5 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:54:47 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-really-happens.459/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-really-happens.459/ Mudinyeri Mudinyeri
Recently, the wife of an acquaintance was forced to defend herself and her children while alone in her home. Her husband was at work and received a call that went something like this:

Phone Rings
Husband: Hi sweetie!
Wife: I need you home now, I just shot two invaders!
Husband: On the way now! (end of call)

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What really happens ...]]> 6 Tue, 30 Jun 2015 01:49:01 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/bedside-gun-rack.915/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/bedside-gun-rack.915/ Billythekid Billythekid
the Bedside gun rack assembled.



Installed on the bed.



with my trusty companion.

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The new load is available in #4 buckshot 30 pellet, and 12 pellet OO buck,12 gauge 2-3/4” 1250 fps,. It is designed for full stopping power yet to not over penetrate walls. The problem with using lead buckshot inside your home is that it will carry through several rooms.



The composition is a proprietary blend of metals that we own the patent on. It is frangible (retains its shape when encased in liquid such as soft tissue and bone, yet returns back to its original...

New HD load for shotguns]]> 1 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:27:51 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-tactical-military-watch-and-why.734/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/what-tactical-military-watch-and-why.734/ DHonovich DHonovich 6 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:13:26 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/rem-870-vs-benelli-m4-too-often-too-true.551/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/rem-870-vs-benelli-m4-too-often-too-true.551/ Rossignol Rossignol
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Rem 870 vs Benelli M4, too often, too true]]> 2 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:53:46 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-m1907-as-a-shooting-aid.530/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-m1907-as-a-shooting-aid.530/ Rossignol Rossignol

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The M1907 as a shooting aid]]> 2 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:19:12 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/practical-tactical.465/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/practical-tactical.465/ Rossignol Rossignol
At what point are the things we put on our guns no longer tactical, but "tacticool"? So if we break it down, what are we left with? I mean really, if we're...

Practical Tactical]]> 8 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 01:23:40 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/tactical-questions.120/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/tactical-questions.120/ FOX3 FOX3 14 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:35:07 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cqb-weapon-strike-reload-drill.405/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cqb-weapon-strike-reload-drill.405/ Mudinyeri Mudinyeri
This is a two-part drill. I recommend at least three repetitions of all steps on the first drill (nine total reps), and a few reloading repetitions, before moving on to the second drill.

This drill can be coupled with any striking technique such as a barrel eye gouge...

CQB Weapon Strike/Reload Drill]]> 4 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:11:28 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/shotgun-survival-skills.406/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/shotgun-survival-skills.406/ Mudinyeri Mudinyeri
Article Link: http://www.shootingillustrated.com/Expe ... ctics.html]]> 3 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:10:37 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-sling-do-you-use.330/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-sling-do-you-use.330/ DHonovich DHonovich 15 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:16:34 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/an-article-for-your-reading-pleasure-lots-of-answered.356/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/an-article-for-your-reading-pleasure-lots-of-answered.356/ hunter72 hunter72


http://www.gunsandammo.com/content/the- ... se-shotgun]]> 9 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:26:29 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-rifle-buttstock-cartridge-holder.347/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/which-rifle-buttstock-cartridge-holder.347/ DHonovich DHonovich 2 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:33:22 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cookie-cutter-thingy.114/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cookie-cutter-thingy.114/ FOX3 FOX3 Number 2, the "cookie cutter" is an excellent tool for breaching windows and also muzzle tapping your enemy in the chest...

Cookie Cutter thingy]]> 18 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:14:50 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/operating-in-low-light-conditions.317/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/operating-in-low-light-conditions.317/ Mudinyeri Mudinyeri I'm going to try to steer clear of the all-too-frequent argument of weapon-mounted lights vs. handheld lights and would appreciate it if those of you who comment would do the same. These principles should apply whether you prefer weapon-mounted or handheld lights.

Many of my opinions...

Operating in Low-light Conditions]]> 11 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 02:05:51 +0000 https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cqb-weapon-strike-reload-drill.322/ https://browningowners.com/forum/index.php?threads/cqb-weapon-strike-reload-drill.322/ Mudinyeri Mudinyeri
You can also perform this drill coupled with any striking technique such as a barrel eye gouge or trigger guard to the bridge of the nose strike. Disabling, eyes and airways are always good techniques in CQB. When combined with the opportunity to gain time and reload ......

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