Shotgun method

[attell2]

I'm trying to plan out a safe/reliable way to do this. I've been reading through the posts I can find here about using a shotgun. I've considered other methods, this seems like a very certain and low effort method.

Hoping someone can help me think through this. It's not a method you want to mess up obviously.

The safest way to do this in my apartment is to shoot downward (only a thick layer of concrete and utility room beneath me). I can't really think of how to safely aim the gun without having the muzzle move when it discharges. It seems like it would move a lot without a strong support. I'm not sure how to get around this problem. It's a pistol grip shotgun with an 18" barrel.

Of the threads I've read about this method, the kickback isn't really discussed (especially considering the lack of support behind the gun), and how risky it would be if the muzzle moves just a few inches.

 

[SuiSqueeze92]

I'm trying to plan out a safe/reliable way to do this. I've been reading through the posts I can find here about using a shotgun. I've considered other methods, this seems like a very certain and low effort method.

Hoping someone can help me think through this. It's not a method you want to mess up obviously.

The safest way to do this in my apartment is to shoot downward (only a thick layer of concrete and utility room beneath me). I can't really think of how to safely aim the gun without having the muzzle move when it discharges. It seems like it would move a lot without a strong support. I'm not sure how to get around this problem. It's a pistol grip shotgun with an 18" barrel.

Of the threads I've read about this method, the kickback isn't really discussed (especially considering the lack of support behind the gun), and how risky it would be if the muzzle moves just a few inches.

The recoil wouldn't matter as the projectiles have probably already done their job by then.

 

[GoodPersonEffed]

I'd first recommend that if you haven't used a shotgun before to go to a shooting range and have someone teach you how to use it and to get comfortable with it.

Second, I have a hard time imagining how to set it up so that it shoots downward. The easiest way is to put the barrel in your mouth, grip the barrel, and pull the trigger with your toe. You might want to consider doing it in the utility room, but if that's a place where people do laundry, it's not safe to aim that direction or do it there.

 

[attell2]

Thanks both.

The recoil wouldn't matter as the projectiles have probably already done their job by then.

I hadn't considered how slow the recoil is relative to the shell. I wonder if somehow adding some weight to the back of the gun would minimize it.

I'd first recommend that if you haven't used a shotgun before to go to a shooting range and have someone teach you how to use it and to get comfortable with it.

Second, I have a hard time imagining how to set it up so that it shoots downward. The easiest way is to put the barrel in your mouth, grip the barrel, and pull the trigger with your toe. You might want to consider doing it in the utility room, but if that's a place where people do laundry, it's not safe to aim that direction or do it there.

I did intend on taking it to a range first (I haven't yet), though it would be nice not to have any flinch tendency when I do it. The utility room beneath me is a power transformer room. There's about a foot of concrete in between, and would be aiming at the very edge of the room.

My arm is long enough to get my hand on the grip securely. One hand on the grip with thumb on trigger, other hand gripping the barrel. Maybe tying the grip to something secure so it doesn't go flying across the room and doing damage.

The risk of getting this wrong though is making me very paranoid. I'd prefer it be securely mounted to the wall or something.

 

[SuiSqueeze92]

Thanks both.



I hadn't considered how slow the recoil is relative to the shell. I wonder if somehow adding some weight to the back of the gun would minimize it.



I did intend on taking it to a range first (I haven't yet), though it would be nice not to have any flinch tendency when I do it. The utility room beneath me is a power transformer room. There's about a foot of concrete in between, and would be aiming at the very edge of the room.

My arm is long enough to get my hand on the grip securely. One hand on the grip with thumb on trigger, other hand gripping the barrel. Maybe tying the grip to something secure so it doesn't go flying across the room and doing damage.

The risk of getting this wrong though is making me very paranoid. I'd prefer it be securely mounted to the wall or something.

Honestly a lead practice sled wouldn't hurt if you're looking for a more secured method where movement is eliminated. Attach some string and there you go.

Kinda like this, but they make cheaper ones that just hold the firearm like a vice grip, has heavy sand bags that keep it from moving.