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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 Magnum Buckshot 3" 10 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Remington Magnum Buckshot 3" 10 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo
    $494.95
    $1.98/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1225     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  2. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok Flite-Control 2 3/4" 9 pell. 00 Buck Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Vital-Shok Flite-Control 2 3/4" 9 pell. 00 Buck Ammo
    $489.95
    $1.96/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Primer Type
    Shotshell     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  3. 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

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  4. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 1 1/4 oz. Rifled Slug Hollow Point Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 3" 1 1/4 oz. Rifled Slug Hollow Point Ammo
    $449.95
    $1.8/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    3109     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  5. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 2-3/4" 27 Pellet #4 Buckshot Ammo
    $404.95
    $1.62/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  6. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester 2 3/4" 16 Pellet #1 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester 2 3/4" 16 Pellet #1 Buckshot Ammo
    $399.95
    $1.6/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #1 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  7. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Power-Shok 2-3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot Ammo
    $369.95
    $1.48/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  8. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington 2 3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington 2 3/4" 8 Pellet 000 Buckshot
    $359.95
    $1.44/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #000 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  9. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Field Dynamics 2-3/4" 7/8oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Field Dynamics 2-3/4" 7/8oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $349.95
    $1.4/ppr

    6 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1436     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    7/8 oz.
  10. 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
    $349.95
    $1.4/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  11. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE TruBall Deep Penetrator 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE TruBall Deep Penetrator 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug
    $339.95
    $1.36/ppr

    15 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1770     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  12. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Vital-Shok 2-3/4" 1oz. TruBall HP Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Vital-Shok 2-3/4" 1oz. TruBall HP Slug Ammo
    $339.95
    $1.36/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2490     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  13. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Low Recoil 2 3/4" 1oz. Exacta Aero Slug Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Low Recoil 2 3/4" 1oz. Exacta Aero Slug Ammo
    $334.95
    $1.34/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1285     Muzzle Velocity
    1150     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  14. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi 2 3/4" 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $324.95
    $1.3/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  15. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Goose 3-1/2" 1-5/8oz. #1 Steel Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Golden Goose 3-1/2" 1-5/8oz. #1 Steel Ammo
    $309.95
    $1.24/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #1 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1430     Bullet Weight
    1-5/8 oz.
  16. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Full Power 9 pell. 00 Buck 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal LE Tactical Full Power 9 pell. 00 Buck
    $309.95
    $1.24/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  17. 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
    $304.95
    $1.22/ppr

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    34 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  18. 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Low Recoil 2-3/4" 9 Pellets #1 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Fiocchi Low Recoil 2-3/4" 9 Pellets #1 Buckshot Ammo
    $304.95
    $1.22/ppr

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    7 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #1 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1150     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  19. 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Goose 3 1/2" 1 5/8oz. #2 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Goose 3 1/2" 1 5/8oz. #2 Steel Shot
    $299.95
    $1.2/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1430     Bullet Weight
    1-5/8 oz.
  20. 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE Tact Full Power TRUBALL Rifled Slug 250rds - 12 Gauge Federal LE Tact Full Power TRUBALL Rifled Slug
    $299.95
    $1.2/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2490     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  21. 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
    $1.16/ppr

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    43 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  22. 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
    $1.16/ppr

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    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1145     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  23. 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
    $289.95
    $1.16/ppr

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    44 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2521     Muzzle Velocity
    1610     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  24. 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
    $1.12/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1642     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  25. 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

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1485     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  26. 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

    14 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1757     Muzzle Velocity
    1345     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  27. 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

    7 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  28. 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

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  29. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 3 1/2" 1 3/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo
    $259.95
    $1.04/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1550     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  30. 100rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Shot Ammo 100rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Varmint-X 3" 1 1/2 Ounce BB Shot Ammo
    $259.95
    $2.6/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    BB Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1-1/2 oz.
  31. 100rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2-3/4" 325gr. InterLock Sabot Slug Ammo 100rds – 12 Gauge Hornady American Whitetail 2-3/4" 325gr. InterLock Sabot Slug Ammo
    $259.95
    $2.6/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Sabot Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2403     Muzzle Velocity
    1825     Bullet Weight
    325 Grain
  32. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Action Shotgun 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal Action Shotgun 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $258.95
    $1.04/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    1642     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  33. 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
    $255.95
    $1.02/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #5 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1250     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  34. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Pheasant 2 3/4" 1 3/8oz. #6 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super Pheasant 2 3/4" 1 3/8oz. #6 Shot
    $249.95
    $1/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #6 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Bullet Weight
    1-3/8 oz.
  35. 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Drylok 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Winchester Super-X Drylok 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Steel Shot
    $239.95
    $0.96/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1300     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  36. 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl 3" 1 1/4oz #2 Steel Shot 250rds - 12 Ga. Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl 3" 1 1/4oz #2 Steel Shot
    $229.95
    $0.92/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  37. 150rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 3" Magnum 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 150rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X 3" Magnum 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $229.95
    $1.53/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    3010     Muzzle Velocity
    1760     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  38. 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Speed-Shok 3" 1 1/8oz #BB Steel Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Ga. Federal Speed-Shok 3" 1 1/8oz #BB Steel Shot Ammo
    $209.95
    $0.84/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    BB Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1550     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  39. 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian HV 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian HV 2-3/4" 1oz. Rifled Slug Ammo
    $200.00
    $0.8/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2645     Muzzle Velocity
    1650     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  40. 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Field Load 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Shot 250rds - 12 Gauge Winchester Super-X Heavy Field Load 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #4 Shot
    $199.95
    $0.8/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #4 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1220     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  41. 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Military Grade 2-3/4" 9 Pellets 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $189.95
    $0.76/ppr

    34 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  42. 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
  43. 100rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Defender 2-3/4" 1oz. Segmented Rifled Slug Ammo 100rds – 12 Gauge Winchester Defender 2-3/4" 1oz. Segmented Rifled Slug Ammo
    $184.95
    $1.85/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Rifled Slug     Muzzle Energy
    2484     Muzzle Velocity
    1600     Bullet Weight
    1 oz.
  44. 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $184.95
    $0.74/ppr

    32 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  45. 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian Special HV 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Panzer Defense Lequian Special HV 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo
    $184.95
    $0.74/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1350     Bullet Weight
    1-3/16 oz.
  46. 250rds – 12 Gauge Aguila Minishell 1-3/4" 5/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Aguila Minishell 1-3/4" 5/8oz. #7.5 Shot Ammo
    $179.95
    $0.72/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #7-1/2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1200     Bullet Weight
    5/8 oz.
  47. 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo 250rds – 12 Gauge Federal 2-3/4" 9 Pellet 00 Buckshot Ammo

    $189.95

    $179.95

    $0.72/ppr

    28 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #00 Buck     Muzzle Velocity
    1325     Bullet Weight
    Not Applicable
  48. 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Optima Specific HV 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Fiocchi Optima Specific HV 2 3/4" 1 1/4oz. #8 Shot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #8 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1330     Bullet Weight
    1-1/4 oz.
  49. 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo 250rds - 12 Gauge Remington Sportsman Hi-Speed Steel 2 3/4" 1 1/8oz. #2 Shot Ammo
    $174.95
    $0.7/ppr

    5 In Stock

    Bullet type
    #2 Shot     Muzzle Velocity
    1375     Bullet Weight
    1-1/8 oz.
  50. 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.

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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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