Militia uses for the shotgun...

[chubbmann]

A shotgun can be your personal cannon...

Check out: http://www.hi-vel.com/index.html


If you were so minded you could have a personal arsonel at the tip of your fingers....

12 GAUGE WHISTLE
THESE CARTRIDGES LIFT A PROJECTILE THAT EMITS AN EAR-PIERCING SCREAM TO AN AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF 600 FEET. THESE CARTRIDGES ARE DESIGNED TO WARD OFF PREDATORS SUCH AS DEER, FOX AND DOGS ON PROTECTED PROPERTY/FARM LANDS OR NURSERIES. WARNING: FOR WILDLIFE AND AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY. NOT TO BE USED AS FIREWORKS. CHECK YOUR GUN BARREL FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AFTER EACH SHOT.
HV-0603 $10.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE BLANKS
THERE ARE MANY USES FOR THESE CARTRIDGES, SUCH AS SIMULATION EXERCISES, DOG TRAINING AND POLICE OFFICER TRAINING. REPLACEMENT BLANKS FOR THE HV-5 ALARM SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY HI-VEL, INC.
HV-0604 $5.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE CUBIC SHOT
THESE SHELLS CONTAIN PELLETS EXTRUDED AND CUT INTO SMALL UNIFORM CUBES, RESULTING IN A FAST OPENING LETHAL PATTERN, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME REDUCING THE POSSIBILITY OF RICOCHETS. THESE SHELLS ARE PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE IN HEAVY COVER ON GAME TARGETS SUCH AS GROUSE, SWAMP RATS, ETC. THE SHOTSHELL CONTAINS 363 CUBES WITHIN A HIGH BRASS CASING WITH A MUZZLE VELOCITY OF 1307 FPS. AERODYNAMICALLY, IT CONVERTS YOUR "FULL CHOKE" BARREL INTO AN "IMPROVED CYLINDER" ONE. THE PHOTOGRAPH BELOW SHOWS A TYPICAL CHANGE ON AN NRA TARGET. NOW AVAILABLE IN BOTH 16 GAUGE (HV-0605A) AND 20 GAUGE (HV-0605B). DETAILS FOR THESE ARE LOCATED IN THE APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THIS CATALOG. USE ONLY IN MODERN ARMS IN GOOD CONDITION. DO NOT USE IN DAMASCUS TWIST BARRELS. MADE IN FRANCE.
HV-0605 $5.95/PKG OF 3




Conventional Round Shot
20 yds - Full Choke


Cubic Shot
20 yds - Full Choke



12 GAUGE VARMINTER
THIS 2-3/4" ROUND HAS BEEN EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR USE AGAINST SMALL RODENTS AND PESTS THAT CAN BE USED OUTDOORS OR IN OUT-BUILDINGS. THEY ARE LOADED WITH TINY #12 SHOT TO PRODUCE AN EXTREMELY DENSE SHORT-RANGE PATTERN FOR CLOSE-UP SHOOTING. THERE ARE ABOUT 1200 PELLETS CONTAINED IN THIS CARTRIDGE. BECAUSE OF THESE TINY PELLETS, AND THE SHORT-RANGE, ANY DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES IS THEREBY MINIMIZED. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HUNTING OR HOME DEFENSE.
HV-0641 $3.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE STINGER
THIS ROUND CONTAINS 16-00 BUCK BALLS MADE OF ZYTEL. THIS ROUND IS IDEAL NOT ONLY FOR HOME DEFENSE, BUT IDEAL FOR RIOT CONTROL IN TIGHT QUARTERS WITHOUT THE USE OF LETHAL FORCE.
HV-0637 $9.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE RUBBER FLATS
THIS TYPE OF AMMUNITION IS WELL SUITED FOR NON-LETHAL CONTROL OF MOB CROWD AND PERSONNEL CONTROL. THE COMPOSITION OF MATERIAL USED FOR THE RUBBER FLATS REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO A MINIMUM AND PUTS THE PERSON UNDER FIRE OUT OF ACTION. MUST NOT BE USED AT POINT BLANK RANGE (0-10 YDS). EFFECTIVE OUT TO 50 YARDS.
HV-0607 $9.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE SLUGGER
THIS CARTRIDGE CONTAINS TWO LARGE ZYTEL BALLS. ACCURATE TO 35 YARDS WITH SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO KNOCK DOWN AN INTRUDER WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF IMMINENT DEATH. MUST NOT BE USED AT POINT BLANK RANGE (0-10 YDS). EFFECTIVE OUT TO 50 YARDS.
HV-0613 $10.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE MAIDEN'S REVENGE
THIS IS AN IDEAL CARTRIDGE FOR STOPPING AN INTRUDER IN THEIR TRACKS WITHOUT EXCESSIVE WALL PENETRATION AND RICOCHET. THE HOLLOW STEEL BALLS MAKE THIS ROUND VERY LIGHT IN RECOIL SO THAT ANY FAMILY MEMBER CAN HANDLE ITS USE.
HV-0612 $8.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE BEAN BAG
THIS ROUND CONTAINS A BALLISTIC NYLON BAG FILLED WITH TINY SHOT THAT IS IDEAL FOR USE IN KNOCKING DOWN AN AGGRESSOR AND STOPPING WILD ANIMALS WITHOUT PERMANENT DAMAGE. EFFECTIVE OUT TO 10 YARDS.
HV-0638 $12.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE PEPPER GAS
THIS CARTRIDGE PRODUCES A CONE SHAPED BLAST OF OC POWDER APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET IN DIAMETER AT 25 FEET. THIS CARTRIDGE USES THE SAME POWDER AS THE ISRAELI RIOT CONTROL GRENADES. IDEALLY SUITED FOR USE IN THE HV-5 ALARM SYSTEM DESCRIBED IN THIS CATALOG OR IN ANY SHOTGUN. RECOMMENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE AS THE POWDER CAN BECOME IMBEDDED IN CARPET AND FURNITURE. ITS PRACTICAL USE WOULD BE FOR RIOT CONTROL WHERE LESS THAN LETHAL FORCE IS NECESSARY. OVERALL CARTRIDGE LENGTH IS 2-3/4".
HV-0617 $15.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE PEPPER GAS
THIS CARTRIDGE IS EXACTLY THE SAME AL THE 2-3/4" VERSION LISTED IN THE CATALOG AS PRODUCT NUMBER HV-0617. IT CAN BE UTILIZED IN THE HV-5 ALARM SYSTEM AND IN ADDITION CAN BE FIRED IN THE 37MM AND 26.5MM HAND LAUNCHER SYSTEMS WITH THE USE OF AN ADAPTER ALSO LISTED IN THIS CATALOG. OVERALL CARTRIDGE LENGTH IS 1-5/8".
HV-0636 $15.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE DISINTEGRATOR
THIS ROUND IS SUPER EFFECTIVE FOR BLOWING OUT DOOR LOCKS, DOOR HINGES AND DEAD BOLTS. THESE SPECIAL CARTRIDGES HAVE A CHARGE OF COMPRESSED POWDERED METAL THAT IS VERY DENSE AND STRIKES THE TARGET WITH A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE. THESE INSTANTLY TURN BACK INTO DUST. THUS, THE DOOR AND LOCK IS BLOWN OFF, AND PENETRATION IS VIRTUALLY REDUCED TO ZERO! MINIMUM RANGE IS 15 FEET. SOME PARTIAL BLOWBACK. WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR.
HV-0608 $12.95/PKG 0F 3


12 GAUGE TERMINATOR
THIS ROUND CONTAINS A HOLLOW CORE SLUG WHICH HAS DOZENS OF TINY LEAD PELLETS THAT SPREAD DRAMATICALLY AS THE CORE EXPANDS TO 1-1/2" ON IMPACT. THE INITIAL SHOCK CAUSED BY THE CORE IS FURTHER ENHANCED BY THE TINY SHOT CREATING MASSIVE TISSUE DAMAGE.
HV-0635 $15.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE TRACER SHOT
THESE TRACER ROUNDS SHOW THE EXACT PATH TAKEN BY THE SHOT STAYING NEAR THE CENTER OF THE PATTERN. THEY ENABLE THE SHOOTER TO PINPOINT ANY SIGHTING ERRORS. THE TRACE CAN BE SEEN EVEN IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, MAKING IT IDEAL FOR CLAY TARGETS, SPORTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OR MILITARY TRAINING. WARNING: DO NOT FIRE INDOORS OR WHERE DRY GRASS OR FOLIAGE MAY BURN. DO NOT USE NEAR FLAMMABLES. CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN FIRING THESE ROUNDS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY BE USED AT AN APPROVED FIRING RANGE. CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS CONCERNING LAWFUL FIRING OF THIS AMMUNITION. MADE IN ITALY.
HV-0609 $7.95/PKG OF 3




12 GAUGE FIREBALL FIRED FROM REMINGTON MODEL 1100


12 GAUGE FIREBALL
FIREBALL PRODUCES AN ENORMOUS WALL OF FIRE AND SPARKS FOR 250+ FEET! THE INCENDIARY METAL CONTAINED INSIDE BURNS AT OVER 3000 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WHEN FIRED, SHOWERING YOUR TARGET IN A MOMENTARY WALL OF FIRE. HAS BEEN USED BY U.S. FORESTRY TO START BACKFIRES AND POLICE SWAT TEAMS FOR DIVERSIONARY TACTICS. WARNING: EXTREME FIRE HAZARD!!! (COMPARES TO DRAGON'S BREATH). CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN FIRING THESE ROUNDS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRES. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THEY BE USED AT AN APPROVED FIRING RANGE. CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS CONCERNING LAWFUL FIRING OF THIS AMMUNITION.
HV-0610 $18.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE HIGH ALTITUDE RED FLARE
THESE FLARES WILL RISE TO AN ALTITUDE OF WELL OVER 300 FEET WHEN FIRED AT A 70 DEGREE ANGLE, IN WHICH A SINGLE STAR IS RELEASED AND WILL BURN FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX TO SEVEN SECONDS. THESE ARE IDEAL FOR CAMPERS IN THE WOODS OR ON BOATS TO SIGNAL FOR ASSISTANCE. CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD.
HV-0611 $8.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE HIGH ALTITUDE GREEN FLARE
THESE FLARES WILL RISE TO AN ALTITUDE OF WELL OVER 300 FEET WHEN FIRED AT A 70 DEGREE ANGLE, IN WHICH A SINGLE STAR IS RELEASED AND WILL BURN FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX TO SEVEN SECONDS. THESE ARE IDEAL FOR CAMPERS IN THE WOODS OR ON BOATS TO SIGNAL FOR ASSISTANCE. CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD.
HV-0614 $8.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE HIGH ALTITUDE WHITE FLARE
THESE FLARES WILL RISE TO AN ALTITUDE OF WELL OVER 300 FEET WHEN FIRED AT A 70 DEGREE ANGLE, IN WHICH A SINGLE STAR IS RELEASED AND WILL BURN FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX TO SEVEN SECONDS. THESE ARE IDEAL FOR CAMPERS IN THE WOODS OR ON BOATS TO SIGNAL FOR ASSISTANCE. CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD.
HV-0620 $8.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE FLECHETTE
A FLECHETTE IS A 1 INCH DART SHAPED PROJECTILE FOR USE IN TAKING OUT SNIPERS HIDING IN THICK BRUSH OR TREES. DUE TO THE PENETRATION OF THESE PROJECTILES, TREE LIMBS AND BRUSH WILL NOT DISPERSE THE DARTS AS READILY AS ROUND SHOT. THEY WILL GIVE AN ALL COVERING PATTERN WITHIN TREES OR BRUSH. NOT INTENDED FOR HUNTING. THESE WERE UTILIZED DURING THE VIET-NAM ERA, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE "BEEHIVE" ROUND.
HV-0615 $12.95/PKG OF 3




12 GAUGE FLECHETTE ROUND FIRED FROM A REMINGTON MODEL 1100 FROM A DISTANCE OF 25 YARDS





1" FLECHETTE KITS
KIT CONTAINS 100 FLECHETTES, 5 WADS AND INSTRUCTIONS. LOAD YOUR OWN 12
GAUGE SHELLS WITH 20 FLECHETTES. RECOMMENDED LOAD IS 14.0 GRAINS OF UNIQUE OR RED DOT SMOKELESS POWDER. FLECHETTES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A SHOT CUP, ONE UP AND ONE DOWN. USE THE CARDBOARD WADS THAT ARE INCLUDED OVER THE POWDER CHARGE. BACK-FILL WITH BAKING SODA, THEN STAR CRIMP.
HV-0618 $7.95/PKG OF 100


12 GAUGE PAYLOAD SLUG
THIS IS A FINNED STABILIZED SLUG WITH A DEEP HOLLOW CAVITY FOR LOADING COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. THE ENTRANCE HOLE IN THE PROJECTILE EASILY ACCOMMODATES THE INSERTION OF A #209 SHOTGUN PRIMER AS AN INITIATOR.
HV-0619 $14.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE BOLO ROUNDS
THIS ROUND IS LOADED WITH TWO LEAD BALLS TIED TOGETHER WITH A 5 INCH FLEXIBLE STEEL WIRE. BEST USED FOR LONG-RANGE DEFENSE.
HV-0621 $13.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE BUCK AND BALL
THIS CARTRIDGE CONTAINS ONE 69 CALIBER BALL FOLLOWED BY
6-00 BUCKSHOT. IDEAL FOR LARGE GAME ANIMALS AND HOME DEFENSE.
HV-0624 $11.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE DOUBLE SLUG
THIS ROUND CONTAINS 2 COPPER JACKETED LEAD CORE PROJECTILES PIGGY-BACKED SLUGS. THESE SEPARATE AT THE MUZZLE AND AT 50 YARDS SEPARATE 12 INCHES APART. EXCELLENT DEFENSE ROUND.
HV-0625 $15.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE SHREDDER
THIS ROUND IS LOADED WITH SHARP PROJECTILES AND THEN BUFFERED WITH #12 LEAD SHOT. BEST APPLICATION IS FOR HOME DEFENSE USE.
HV-0622 $13.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE RHODESIAN JUNGLE
THIS ROUND CONTAINS 6-00 BUCK PELLETS AND IS THEN BACK FILLED WITH #4 SHOT. THE PRIMARY USE OF THIS ROUND IS TO PENETRATE THROUGH HEAVY FOLIAGE AND TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR KNOCK-DOWN POWER. IT WAS USED BY THE RHODESIAN COMBAT FORCES IN SOUTH AFRICA TO CLEAR HEAVY BRUSH AND TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR THE LETHAL BUCK PELLETS TO HAVE A PROFOUND EFFECT ON THE ENEMY. IT IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE FLECHETTE ROUNDS THAT WERE UTILIZED IN VIET-NAM.
HV-0623 $11.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE ROAD BLOCKER
DEVELOPED FOR USE TO STOP FLEEING VEHICLES BY USE OF A SINGLE PROJECTILE WHICH CAN PUNCTURE A TIRE, AND ALSO PENETRATE THE STEEL RIM TO PRODUCE AN IMMEDIATE FLAT. THIS ROUND WILL PUT A 3/4" HOLE IN 5/16" STEEL PLATE AT 100 FEET. IT WILL VERY LIKELY STOP AN ENGINE IF A VITAL COMPONENT IS STRUCK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
HV-0616 $16.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE MINI-MISSLE
THE LEAD SLUG HAS A SWAGED STEEL CORE IN THE CENTER OF THE PROJECTILE WHICH ALLOWS A HIGHER VELOCITY. THE CORE ACTS MUCH LIKE A SHAPED CHARGE ALLOWING DEEP PENETRATION INTO HARD OBJECTS INCLUDING MOST METALS.
HV-0632 $17.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE INCENDIARY
THE 12 GAUGE INCENDIARY ROUND CONTAINS A CHEMICAL MIXTURE MUCH LIKE THAT FOUND IN METALLIC CARTRIDGES. WHEN THE PROJECTILE STRIKES AN OBJECT, THE COMPOUND PRODUCES A BRILLIANT FLASH OF LIGHT AT A TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 3,000 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, CAPABLE OF IGNITING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE ROUNDS BE FIRED AT AN APPROVED FIRING RANGE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRES. CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS CONCERNING LAWFUL FIRING OF THIS AMMUNITION.
HV-0600 $19.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE INCENDIARY TRACER
THIS ROUND IS MUCH LIKE THE 12 GAUGE INCENDIARY DESCRIBED AS PRODUCT HV-0600, EXCEPT THAT IT CONTAINS A TRACER COMPOUND SO THAT THE PROJECTILE CAN BE TRACKED DURING NIGHT FIRE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE ROUNDS BE FIRED AT AN APPROVED FIRING RANGE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRES. CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS CONCERNING LAWFUL FIRING OF THIS AMMUNITION.
HV-0639 $21.95/PKG OF 3


12 GAUGE SKY BURST TRACER
MUCH LIKE THE 12 GAUGE INCENDIARY AND 12 GAUGE INCENDIARY TRACER ROUND, THIS ROUND CAN BE USED FOR EMERGENCY SIGNALING. WHEN FIRED, THE PROJECTILE CAN BE FOLLOWED INTO THE SKY AND ONCE A DISTANCE OF AROUND 600 FEET IS REACHED, IT DETONATES WITH A BRILLIANT FLASH OF LIGHT THAT CAN BE SEEN FROM A LONG DISTANCE AWAY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE ROUNDS BE FIRED AT AN APPROVED FIRING RANGE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRES. CHECK YOUR STATE LAWS CONCERNING LAWFUL FIRING OF THIS AMMUNITION.
HV-0640

 

[556A2]

chubbman: The only arsenal of shells you need for a scattergun in a breakout of society is 00 buckshot & rifled slugs. Uber-cool Whiz-Bang Shells are great for the range, but are nearly worthless when your life is on the line.

 

[Csspecs]

I can only really see a use for the flares, at least you could signal that you have a problem.

I know guys that have a few in their hunting vests, so that they can signal in the event that they are injured.

 

[bigjack59]

Can't see a flechette doing too much damage, they are meant to be fired out of 105 and 155 mm howitzers...

 

[Stagger Lee]

My home has only one easy avenue of approach, and there's no cover or dead spaces on the long, gently-sloping yard.

That being the case, my home-defense plan centers around turning it into a no-man's land with this.

Sorry that it's not a shotgun...but I'm all about using the right tool for the job.

 

[nemoaz]

fire for effect (aka spray-n-pray)

FYI, fire for effect does not mean spray and pray. Fire for effect is a observer's command to unleash hell on earth once the initial spotting rounds of artillery have been walked onto the target.

 

[bigjack59]

Sight in your TRP and make out a range card. Make sure you use your T&E on that tripod!

 

[GATMOG]

My mossberg has an 18.5 with accuchoke--its like two guns in one

Good for hunting both flying game and bi-pedal game (when they're a threat)

AP

 

[Slugthrower]

"FYI, fire for effect does not mean spray and pray. Fire for effect is a observer's command to unleash hell on earth once the initial spotting rounds of artillery have been walked onto the target."

Yes, FFE tells the Arty that they are on target and to begin the actual fires for effect. Effects are brought by the concussion and shrapnel from an artillery round. Unless one has an exploding shotgun shell you will need to aim in order to "fire for effect". "Walking" rounds onto target is called adjust fire in the Arty world. Adjusting fire isn't done very much, except in training, these days. Most of the time a laser range finder/designator in conjunction with a map and compass, as well a terrain card, are used for an immediate FFE. Now if the soldier's laser designator/ range finder is broken, they will resort to the old way of bracketing the target by adjusting fire till they can FFE. This happens with 5 and often less adjusted rounds. Then there are the laser guided artillery rounds, but that is a whole different game. Note, that when adjusting fire there is only one gun firing at the grid coordinates. Once the forward observer is ready to FFE a battery ( 6 guns) or larger unit will all fire.

Ok, back to the subject at hand. The shotgun is a good riot type weapon and has many ways to be used. The main draw back to the shotgun is it's limited capacity. Yes having 7-9 shells in the tube is nice but it is still limited in comparison to an AR carbine. In the case of an AR it can be a burden as it requires one to have multiple magazines to keep it fed properly. I sure wouldn't want to have to load a 30 rounder in a bad situation. The shotgun keeps it simple as you only need the weapon, which has it's mag built into it. The key to the shot gun is that you keep stuffing shells into it as often as you can and never let the mag go dry.

In an urban environment the shot gun can do some pretty useful things that an AR cannot. A solid copper slug will have better penetration than a .223 round, assuming the BG has no body armor. The .223 has trouble with automobiles, shotgun slugs in general don't.

When dealing with large mobs of people it can be very effective by sending more projectiles, with 00 or 000 buck, than a semi-auto AR can in a shorter time frame, provided the user is proficient with the shotgun. Think 9-18 pellets X 5- 10 shells. That amounts to 45-180 projectiles in a rather short time. It is also possible, when done properly and under the correct circumstances , to bounce the pellets off of brick walls and the street. Bouncing these pellets into a crowd will spatter the rounds in a wide pattern giving multiple hits on multiple targets with a few shots and without having to aim at individual targets. For most purposes we are looking to deter the mobs rather than actually kill them. If they are killed that is a bonus for the defenders. I see the shot gun as being the most versatile in comparison to the AR in general.

The AR isn't a bad choice by any means, just that it needs much more equipment in the form of mags , mag carriers, red dot sights for CQB and other things. If the range is more than 100 meters/110 yds. It is best not to engage the target/targets unless they are shooting at you from a long distance. Even though law and order may be in chaos at the time you may have to answer for your "sniping" after the fact. For the most part "street trash" isn't proficient with their weapons and they tend to favor concealable weapons which are short ranged anyway.

The best solution in my mind is a combination of AR and shotgun. This is my answer to the problem of needing longer range capability. YMMV and it is up to you to decide which fills the bill in your individual cases. Just be sure to be good with what you employ and hope to never need them.

 

[Slugthrower]

Oh... almost forgot. In regards to recoil of the 12 ga. I see a few like the recoil absorbing knoxx products and other types out there. They are a good solution and I will offer that a PAST vest or similar equipment would be a good idea for the more frail, elderly, or small of stature among us.

 

[Mannlicher]

even after all these years, its still an interesting subject.