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12 Gauge

The 12 Gauge is the most popular shotgun shell in the world, thanks in no small part to its almost universal usage by law enforcement and military organizations. The best 12 Gauge ammo depends on what you’re doing. Choose a slug or 00 buckshot for deer hunting and home defense; steel shot for waterfowl; #5 for turkey or pheasant; #7.5 shot for trap, sporting clays and upland game; or #9 shot for skeet. (Those shot sizes aren’t set in stone – just jumping off points.)
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  1. 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Express 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Express 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $374.95
    $1.5/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  2. 250rds - 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2 3/4" 9 Pellet Full Power 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2 3/4" 9 Pellet Full Power 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1345     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  3. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot
    $170.00
    $0.68/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1181     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  4. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #7 1/2 Shot Ammo

    $94.95

    $88.95

    $0.36/ppr
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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  5. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  6. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo
    $109.95
    $0.44/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  7. 250rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet Low Recoil 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Rio Royal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet Low Recoil 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $188.95
    $0.76/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  8. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot
    $159.95
    $0.64/ppr

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    44 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  9. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester AA Heavy Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8 Ounce #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester AA Heavy Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8 Ounce #8 Shot Ammo
    $124.95
    $0.5/ppr

    17 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  10. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester AA Low Recoil Target 2-3/4" 7/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester AA Low Recoil Target 2-3/4" 7/8 oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $134.95
    $0.54/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    980     Bullet Weight
    7/8 oz.
  11. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier and Bellot 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    25 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  12. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 1oz. Slugs 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" 1oz. Slugs
    $264.95
    $1.06/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1757     Muzzle Velocity
    1345     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  13. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Personal Defense Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Personal Defense Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $474.95
    $1.9/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  14. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  15. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $92.95
    $0.37/ppr

    45 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  16. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Pink Hull Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Pink Hull Ammo
    $99.95
    $0.4/ppr

    38 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  17. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Tactical LE with FliteControl Wad 2-3/4" 00 Buck 9 Pellets Ammo

    $289.95

    $249.95

    $1/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  18. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buck Shot Ammo
    $273.95
    $1.1/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  19. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  20. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Low Recoil 8 Pell. 00 Buck 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Low Recoil 8 Pell. 00 Buck

    $289.95

    $259.95

    $1.04/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  21. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 3" #1 Buffered Buck Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 3" #1 Buffered Buck Ammo
    $574.95
    $2.3/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #1 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1040     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  22. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal LE Tactical 2-3/4" 1oz. Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal LE Tactical 2-3/4" 1oz. Hydra-Shok HP Rifled Slug Ammo

    $279.95

    $259.95

    $1.04/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1642     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  23. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #9 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    43 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #9 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  24. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. Rifle Slug Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. Rifle Slug Ammo Video
    $324.95
    $1.3/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2521     Muzzle Velocity
    1610     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  25. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Target 2 3/4" 1oz. 2 3/4 Dram #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    12 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  26. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $115.00
    $0.46/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  27. 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Express 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Express 2 3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $304.95
    $1.22/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  28. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Game Load 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  29. 250rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge NobelSport LE 2 3/4 12 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo

    $164.95

    $139.95

    $0.56/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  30. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi White Rino 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi White Rino 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $114.95
    $0.46/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  31. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Full Power 9 Pellet 00 Buck Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Full Power 9 Pellet 00 Buck Ammo
    $204.95
    $0.82/ppr

    45 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  32. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester XPERT Game/Target 2 3/4" 1oz #6 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester XPERT Game/Target 2 3/4" 1oz #6 Steel Shot Ammo

    $119.95

    $109.95

    $0.44/ppr

    23 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  33. 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" Max Dram 21 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Sellier & Bellot 2 3/4" Max Dram 21 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $164.95
    $0.66/ppr

    25 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1214     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  34. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7 Steel Shot Ammo
    $124.95
    $0.5/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1280     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  35. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Heavy Target Shooting Dynamics 2 3/4" 1oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  36. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Target Load 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Target Load 2 3/4" 3 Dram 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo

    $99.95

    $88.95

    $0.36/ppr

    36 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  37. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Game Shok 2 3/4" 1oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $114.95
    $0.46/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  38. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun 2-3/4" 1oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    32 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1180     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  39. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $91.95
    $0.37/ppr

    35 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  40. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buck 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buck
    $374.95
    $1.5/ppr

    14 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  41. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Top Gun Target Load 2-3/4" 1-1/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo

    $94.95

    $87.95

    $0.35/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  42. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Power Shok Low Recoil 9 pell. 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $283.95
    $1.14/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1140     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  43. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Gun Club 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $94.95
    $0.38/ppr

    42 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  44. 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Game Loads 2-3/4" 1oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Game Loads 2-3/4" 1oz. #7-1/2 Shot Ammo
    $109.95
    $0.44/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1290     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  45. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $267.95
    $1.07/ppr

    9 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  46. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 1 3/8oz. #5 Shot Golden Pheasant Nickel Plated 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 1 3/8oz. #5 Shot Golden Pheasant Nickel Plated
    $265.95
    $1.06/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #5 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  47. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $259.95
    $1.04/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  48. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 15 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 15 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $524.95
    $2.1/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1210     Bullet Weight
    1-7/8 oz.
  49. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Pheasant 2-3/4" 1-3/8oz. #6 Shot Ammo
    $264.95
    $1.06/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1485     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  50. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Game & Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8 oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Game & Target 2 3/4" 1 1/8 oz. #7 1/2 Shot Ammo
    $98.95
    $0.4/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.

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Common 12 Gauge Questions

What Does “Gauge” Mean in 12 Gauge?

Shotguns and shotgun ammunition are classified by “gauge,” which is a measurement of the diameter of the barrel. Gauge is determined by the number of lead balls equal to the size of the bore that would be needed to weigh a pound. For 12 gauge, it would take 12 lead balls of the barrel’s diameter to weight a pound. The smaller the number in gauge, the larger the firearm’s diameter. 12-gauge shotguns have an internal barrel diameter, or “caliber,” of .729 inches.

What is 12-Gauge Ammo Should I Select for Deer Hunting?

For deer hunting, you will want either buckshot or slugs. As we discussed above, buckshot consists of larger pellets for deep penetration, which is needed to reach a deer’s vitals. The advantage of buckshot is that you have a spread with multiple projectiles, so you are more likely to hit the target’s vitals.

Slugs are a single projectile; essentially, a shotgun bullet. They have one solid piece, usually made from steel or lead, and they fire a heavy projectile that does maximum devastation to the target. Slugs are recommended when the shot is at a greater distance.

Is 12 Gauge Ammo Reliable for Home Defense?

There’s no question that a 12-gauge shotgun can do devastating damage to anyone threatening your home or family. The issue with 12-gauge is that it may actually be too much for home defense, as over-penetration is a real threat with this shotshell. The advantage of a 12-gauge is that they offer a spread, so you are more likely to hit a target in a tense, panicked situation. The disadvantage is that they have a lower shot capacity compared to many handguns. If you choose to protect your home with a 12-gauge shotgun, be sure to select an ammunition product made specifically for self-defense, which are usually buckshot loads with 2.75-inch shells.

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