Fiocchi 12 Gauge - 2-3/4" 9 Pellets #1 Buckshot - 250 Rounds

Ever see the movie A Clockwork Orange? It’s got multiple brutal home invasion scenes, each of which plays out like an advertisement for 12 Gauge shotguns. If you don’t intend to play any role in a home invasion, then here’s just the ammo you need: Fiocchi Defense Dynamics!

This shell is less powerful than most other home defense loads. It’s packed with just under 7/8 ounces of shot, and its 1,250 fps muzzle velocity is far lower than what it could be. Its #1 buckshot pellets are also smaller than the more usual 00 buck, which means they strike with less force and inflict narrower wound channels.

But that’s why this shell is such a great pick for home defense! Its lower power translates to softer recoil, which reduces the amount of time you have to spend restoring your aim on target after firing each shot. Its smaller shot pellets also have a lower chance of passing clean through the target. The risk of over-penetration is always present, but this shell does reduce it.

And trust us: “less powerful” doesn’t mean weak. Even if four out of the nine pellets connect with the target at close range, they’ll still hit with about twice as much energy as the minimum typically advised for personal protection.