2007-10-24 20:05:17 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
didn't you see "Terminator"?
At close range a shotgun blast can rip chunks and body parts clean off. I have heard of an accident where while horseback riding a fellow accidentally shot a companion, and nearly ripped him in half.
Very Dangerous weapon!
2007-10-25 00:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by MR. T. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. At close or point blank range, the wad alone can cause tremendous damage, not to mention the shot contained in the rest of the casing. If you are using a slug or 00 buck shot at point blank range, its called good game.
I use 3" Magnum 00 buck shot in my 12 gauge for home defense. If I lived in an apartment complex or had roomates I'd switch to a lighter load and use #7.5 bird shot ... less chance of worrying about punching a hole in the wall and killing your neighbor or roommate.
The most intimidating sound I've ever heard was the sound of someone racking a shotgun, if that isn't enough to make you stop dead in your tracks, you won't be around long enough afterwards to learn that lesson.
2007-10-25 10:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any gun can kill a person. A 12 gauge can kill at long range with some kinds of ammo. Shot could kill someone to probly 20-40 yards depending on several factors. Slugs could kill at 200 yards.
2007-10-25 10:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shotgun at close range is utterly devastating. Which is why a shotgun is a great choice for home defense!
The mere sound of someone racking the slide on a shotgun is enough to make people jump out of windows.
2007-10-24 22:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you stupid? Of course a 12 gauge can kill a person at close range.
2007-10-25 03:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
PALEEZE! What kind of question is this? Specifically, what does this question have to do with hunting???
Quick answer, a 12 gauge even with the shot removed from the bullet can certainly kill a person at close range. By the way, what's-his-name (vice-prez) used a 28 gauge.
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2007-10-24 23:06:03 · answer #6 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-13 23:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can.A 12 guage shotgun is a very powerful weapon,and at close range can inflict some serious damage.
2007-10-25 02:35:40 · answer #8 · answered by henny455 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any shotgun, 410 ga, 20 ga, 16 ga, and 12 ga. are all more than capable of killing a person at close range.
2007-10-24 20:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course it can, its a freakin shotgun, any shot gun can kill a person in close range
2007-10-24 20:07:44 · answer #10 · answered by jesse p 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋