Shotgun, rifle or pistol — which is best for home defense? Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn tackle this question with gel, drywall, a short course, and an open mind. With different family situations, they pick the platform they think is best and put it to the test. Did they get it right? Watch and decide.

The drywall dust has settled. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn are back in the podcast studio analyzing their respective home defense firearm choices — and how they performed. Gel, drywall, and a move-and-shoot course made for an interesting test yielding interesting results. What are you selecting to defend your castle? This episode may help guide that decision.

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