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TACTICAL TIP: SHOTGUN SLING TECHNIQUES

Hi,

I realize that was a quick lesson. Are shotgun sling techniques similar at all to rifle sling techniques? Do they share procedures? I've had only one lesson transitioning from a rifle to a pistol.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
BassCliff said:
Hi,

I realize that was a quick lesson. Are shotgun sling techniques similar at all to rifle sling techniques? Do they share procedures? I've had only one lesson transitioning from a rifle to a pistol.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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The video covers the basics that are common to both shotgun & rifle with a simple 2-point sling.

There are advanced techniques for either platform using different designed sling systems. Plus, one must always be familiar with the operational techniques and safety needs that are characteristic of different platforms.

If I find additional articles and/or vids I will post them. Alos, if you scroll thru the other vids above that are visible at the end of the main vid you'll see some additional vids.

The more advanced shotgun users here may also have access to advanced shotgun sling techniques.
 
BassCliff said:
Hi,

I realize that was a quick lesson. Are shotgun sling techniques similar at all to rifle sling techniques? Do they share procedures? I've had only one lesson transitioning from a rifle to a pistol.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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Well these techniques are really more for LEO or security forces that have to deal with crowds and may have reason to spend a lot of time with a shotgun slung while they are dealing with groups of people that likely won't need to be shot. Plus they're pretty outdated, along with his sling choice and placement. These are things I was working on 15 years ago, but then chose to start over with the advent of quick adjust slings and pistol grip stocks. It is essentially the same as with an AR type rifle. The shotgun stays in front of you. And even shotguns without pistol grip stocks are, IMO, better utilized that way.

The fact is for most of us unless we are hunting or something, if we are carrying a shotgun it's because there is a threat. Walking through the woods or fields ( I never sling a shotgun for bird hunting) recreationally, it really doesn't matter.

So to answer your question. Kind of. I would sling it the same way as a rifle ( assuming you mean an AR or a self defense rifle) and transitioning to or from a handgun would be similar. There are subtle differences due to weight, capacity, situational circumstances etc. but it's basically the same.
 
Hi!

Hey! Thanks guys! I was thinking along the lines of home and self defense. I know that chances are pretty nil that I'd ever be involved in a sustained battle for my home and family but it would be nice to be well-versed in all the necessary skills. I'll be looking for more training once I get my own tactical shotgun. 😉


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
BassCliff said:
Hi!

Hey! Thanks guys! I was thinking along the lines of home and self defense. I know that chances are pretty nil that I'd ever be involved in a sustained battle for my home and family but it would be nice to be well-versed in all the necessary skills. I'll be looking for more training once I get my own tactical shotgun. 😉


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
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There are guys who say you should never have a sling on a HD shotgun. I am not one of those guys, but it is one school of thought. Apparently. The thought process behind that is that you will get tangled up in the sling in the heat of the moment or something like that. On the one hand, if your plan is to always be static in a HD situation with a shotgun you really don't need a sling and it could get in the way if you don't put in the work training with a sling.

As I said, I am not a proponent of this theory. You want to use your hands, but you want to still have your shotgun on you, you need a sling. You get into a CQB situation and want to help insure you don't get your shotgun taken away from you, a sling is good. You are standing erect and want some extra support to steady you, sling it. You are injured and not only don't want to inadvertently drop your shotgun, but you may need to use it one handed, a sling is your friend. There are way more advantages to a sling than disadvantages. They key, like every other thing involving self defense is to train.
 
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