I’ve been around and been shooting firearms for 40+ years. THIS was probable the most clear, concise, and well explained video on this matter I’ve ever seen! Kudos, sir!!! Amazing job! 👍

My father taught me to NEVER point a gun at someone even if I knew it wasn't loaded. That's good advice 👍

That's the best 14 minutes 46 seconds of shotgun information I've personally ever seen!

I just purchased a shotgun after years of not owning one since my last. I was looking for a little refresher. Glad I stopped here. Sir, your presentation was informative and you obviously know what you're talking about. No dramatic hypothetical situations, just the useful facts. Thanks very much! Liked and subscribed.

Fantastic review. Should be included on a little DVD everytime a shotgun is sold to a new shotgun owner.

Never thought about the ends of the shells deforming in the tube, Going to check mine now. Thanks for this video, your advice, and your commitment to safety and security.

What a clear, articulated and well detailed video. I am a “newbie” to firearms, and this will hopefully keep me on the right track.

"Don't leave a pump fully loaded," is excellent advice I'd not previously encountered--thank you.

Gun Safety is something every person needs to learn, I believe. Thank you for a refresher for one possible scenario. Good advice.

Very nicely done! I've been shooting for many years, did steel and was a range officer for 5 years or so back in the 80's. The older I get the more I feel as an experienced shooter I need to remind myself that safety training, the way I practice and teach others is a lifetime commitment. Thanks

Great video and sound advice. I have a well used Remington 870 for home defense and have stored it the way you describe in this video for many years. I had a problem with the breach not staying closed while in condition #3. It tended to creep open a bit. I want to be able to get a full robust stroke on it when needed, so I use a bit of blue painters tape on the pump forend slide stock to the barrel which keeps the breach closed up while in upright ready to go locked storage. The bit of tape causes zero functional problems.

Awesome video! I have Shockwave myself and I have never felt comfortable with the way I store it. I'm not well-versed with shotguns, but this video has definitely given me the confidence to keep my shotgun safe and ready at all times. A scan code to this video should definitely come with every new shotgun purchase.

This guy does a great job. Could watch for hours.

Clear explanation, great demonstration, no fluff. Couldn't ask for more.

Once again (as in the Springfield XD2 review) Allen 's review & advice are cogent, on-point, brief & informative. All that said, I'll add a personal note. Take what you like leave the rest. I have used a 12ga Ithaca D.S. model 37 W/18inch bbl. as a home defense weapon for 25+ years, since my retirement. My employer allowed me to buy it. I added a pistol grip, a "sidesaddle" for an extra 5 rounds & finally an under-barrel mounted flashlight You will be asked, "did you identify your target before you fired?" I keep as Allen describes, the tube loaded, chamber unloaded and hammer down. I want anyone who is/was a threat to hear a 12-guage rack (everyone speaks that language). I also find the pistol grip weapon easier to store & to mauver around corners & for room entries. My ammo was/is Federal #4 tactical buck - its vicious. But as I age & acquire more property & income, that I would like NOT loose in a lawsuit, and if you hit anyone you WILL be sued. I decided to make my first two rounds 12-guage less than lethal. The next 3 are still the tactical #4 buck. The sidesaddle is all tactical buck, with the last two 12-guage sabot. just in case. My storage is a box picture frame. I built it, hangs on the wall next to my bed. No one has spotted it as anything other than a frame yet. I also have another secure police cruiser shotgun rack, concealed, for when kids are around. I know there are some who think the two less lethal are somehow cowardly, or something akin to that. That's their opinion, I've been in an armed confrontation where shots were fired, and a death resulted - enough said. I want to avoid that again, if I possibly can. If two less-lethal center mass don't do it, so be it, I have 8 more. Be Safe, avoid trouble.

Excellent presentation of what some people may think of as common sense safety. Allen demonstrates and reminds us of shotgun handling in the safest of ways. He is wise enough to know we forget common sense quite often. Drills and practices is what I decided to do.

Solid info here... this is exactly how I keep my 18-1/2” 8 round 870 tube near full + 5 in elastic on the stock

Thanks for keeping it simple again. We look forward to your tactical pump action shotgun tutorials in 10-40yards distance

Excellent demo, and what made it even better is that you had the Mossberg that I just bought today as the meat of the demo. This is my first “shotgun”, and I truly cannot wait to take it to the range. Being a 5’0 lady, this felt so comfortable in my hands. I not only liked & subbed to your channel, I emailed this to myself until this is ingrained in my memory! Thanks again for the great demo! I’m a fan.

Great Video, im 53yrs young and never too old to learn something new. Great information. Just Subscribed..

One of the best video's on home protection and safety (with a firearm) I have ever seen! Thank you.

As someone currently considering a shotgun for home defense, I really appreciate your informative and meaningful content. Thank you very much.

TYVM for this concise, professional and thorough instruction! This pistol owner is brand new to the Mossberg 590 Shockwave firearm that I just picked up yesterday in 20 gauge for home protection. I learned lots here, so yes indeed, TYVM!

My grandfather was born in the 1920s and lived during the Great Depression. He had to hunt rabbit and deer to feed his family. He also grew a garden, and they had a cow for milk and chickens for eggs. All the men in the family ( his brothers ) would get together in the fall and kill a hog and dress it out for meat for their families during the coming winter. My mom said my grandmother would not let her go down to the killing and watch even though she wanted to and felt she had a right because she was the oldest. My grandmother said she did not want my mother (when she was young) to see such things. During WW2, they had ration coupons for coffee, sugar, flour, etc. They lived on about 2 acres of land, but granddaddy always got permission to hunt nearby on a creek and in a field where rabbits ran. My mother, one of his daughters, loved biscuits and “rabbit gravy” till the day she died in 2019. She said no one could make it like my grandmother did. My Mom said her daddy kept his hunting dogs in a pen on his property, and they were not treated as pets but were well taken care of. He kept his guns on the wall on a gun rack, and when not in use, they were never loaded. Mom said they would get the worst whipping of their lives if he ever caught them touching one of the guns. He was a good man who worked very hard all his life and so loved his family. My mom still has fond memories of him, especially at Christmas, when he would use his last dime earned to buy all 7 kids a toy, some fruit and candy for Christmas. They don’t make men like him anymore. And yes, all 7 kids obeyed him and did not try to touch his guns.

Sounds crazy now, but I grew up in a house where the shotguns were right in the back of our hallway closet that had our winter clothes, baseball bats and large toys. I know I know, but those were different times and families who were low on cash could not afford proper storage. Plus we knew that we would all get a serious ass whipping if we ever played around with those guns.

Thank you. A great 'no nonsense' explanation for keeping a shotgun safe.

Sir, I am a new gun user and subscriber to your channel and I felt I had to tell you that you're a great teacher, your videos are very educational, easy to comprehend base on the patience you take to explaine every detail wich gives us new user the confidence to believe that we will learn and thrive base on your lessons, thank you very much.

Reminds me of an old instructor and the term "cruiser ready". Great video

Excellent presentation. Allen and Paul Harrell, by far, the two very best on the subject of guns. Never a bad piece of advice or training tactic from either.

I'm so glad I found this channel. Home defense, I like the open breach with the butt stock shell holder.

Excellent and informative video! I will now and forever store my home defense shotgun in condition 3. Thank you!

Excellent video. He not only showed what to do but explained why he was doing it (twice!). Well done.

Thanks very much for making this video. We don't have any kids and I've got guns staged all around the house, one of which is a Shockwave. I was keeping it with 5 in the tube and one in the chamber with the safety on. I was not aware that there is no drop protection. Your logic was compelling, so now I've got 4 in the tube with the action free and the safety off. You're a terrific instructor.

Really enjoy watching you. One of the best commentators. Thanks for sharing

Great explanation! You sound like my friend who has taught me the same thing and yes, he's been teaching adults and kids for over 45 years and is still doing it!

I've had some experience with guns and your video is one of the best gun safety videos that I've ever seen. I'm passing this on. Many Thanks!

Thanks for the timely info. Just checked my old Winchester pump loaded with 6 shells forever. A couple of the shells starting to deform at the tip. Am only keeping 3 in the tube now. Thank you so much.

Love this guy! I wish he was my Uncle, C/O, or boss. Straight forward, no nonsense, clear and concise. I'd follow him into battle through the gates of hell!

New to gun ownership. Inherited a Mossberg but have never shot it. You give me confidence with your videos. I’ve subscribed and will follow all you posts. Stay brilliant, sir.

Reminds me of a boss I had when working as an Electrical generator engine installer... he usually had a couple and sometimes three ways to accomplish the same thing... there were usually no questions when he shouted to jack that front right by a 1/4 inch... one of the smartest men I ever knew... I can see this guy is right up there on his weapons knowledge.... now leave me alone ...I'm going to watch this again

Great video. I had thought about keeping a shell in the chamber until someone pointed out the drop safe factor. You just solidified that. Thank you, sir.

Wow! Total professional. What a great video. I have been thinking of getting a shotgun for home protection. I appreciate your attention to detail. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love the fact that you're preaching about safety. I, for one, appreciate and respect that.

this gentleman exudes authority and genuineness. Excellent presentation of valuable knowledge.

Well explained. I have always kept my Mossberg 500 with 5 shells in the tube, nothing in the chamber, safety on and the action locked. I have drilled with my wife the mantra of 'Safety, trigger, pump, shoot.' I didn't think about that panic moment of needing it to potentially save my family's life, or worse, my wife having to try to figure it out in the moment. Time to go visit the old girl, check the shells and put it in Condition 3.

All firearm videos should be this direct,informative,and useful. Down to earth,yet critical to safe and effective operation of a home defense pump shotgun.

Solid information on a serious subject. High quality and professional. Thank you.

Great video for me as a new shotgun owner… very informative… wondered about how to store it while maybe needing it in a hurry!

A big Thank You for this excellent refresher info. You are clear in your speaking voice and your information. is well received. The general population does not use their home defense shotguns on a regular basis, so hearing it and seeing it demonstrated is clearly appreciated. We cant hear this enough!

One of the most professional lectures / presentations, I have ever seen. Not just on guns - on ANYTHING! Brilliant delivery, pace. clarity and use of props. I stopped midway, to reset to the beginning and replay and I just liked and subscribed. I'm sure your other videos are equally good and I look forward to spending some time at your channel. And the comment about a DVD or a link to your YT video being included with every new shotgun sold - - was excellent. "Condition Three". And checked regularly. Going to become my new SOP. THANK YOU!

Very well communicated and really appreciated - this was the first question I had regarding my 870 Express Tactical.

I have had my model 12 since the 60's I knew everything you talked about except keeping to many rounds in my pump, and what happens to the rounds. I only keep three in the tube and on in the chamber with the safety off. I would like to find a shorter stock, like pistol grip. The shot gun was my T-O weapon when I was in the Marines (61to65). I'm not a hunter, where we live we drive 30 to get gas. My wife and are in our late 70's. Thank you, You are to be commended for helping us to learn more about out fire arms and to be Safe . We are never to old to learn.

Really great video! Much to be learned! One thing I like to be sure of is that I always have fresh ammo. Also never leave your gun cocked over a long period of time, when you need it, it probably won't fire. Scary thought!

Solid, solid information in this video. Folks, pay attention here. These methods have been proven over time. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Awesome video!!! I purchased a Mossberg 70 pump security shotgun and - always responsible - wondered the best way to store the shotgun safe but ready. Thanks for sharing your advise...will be employing your suggestions tomorrow!

Excellent video from a very professional and well informed expert. I keep my Mossberg Maverick Model 88 in a "Cruiser Ready" condition with 3 rounds in the tube (that holds five). The safety is On but the trigger is reset and the pump can be racked without engaging the release. There are no children in our house so location is flexible and we have other firearms ready.

As a new shotgun owner, this was hugely helpful! Thanks!

Thank you for your service, and professional attitude in helping us all to operate safely. Very much appreciated.

Just purchased my first shotgun, been around guns most of my life. Was looking for a safe way to store but being ready for action. Thanks

Excellent video. Allen's presentations should be required viewing for all new gun owners.

EXCELLENT tutorial,Nice gentlemen.

I'm a prepper and always worried about aging ammunition, so I especially liked the facts about how many rounds to have when not in use. Subscribed.

thanks a lot for this great, well explained video. It reminds me my father who was in the army for quite a while and who taught me how to use a rifle.

This was an excellent video. I never thought about the squishing of shells. I was aware of the the rudimentary safety on most shotguns. That's why I use a ghost round. I fully load the tube, rack the bolt to the rear, I push the shell back down onto the carrier while I move the bolt forward via the pump on an EMPTY chamber, point the gun in a safe direction, and pull the trigger. I store the shotgun like this, with the tube downloaded by one, ghost round on the carrier, safety off. No kids in the house...

Thank you . Well said . I got my Mossberg 500 out and cycled it clear and added 5 fresh rounds . It had 7 in it before . Also checked my at hand box of shells and discovered they were a box of 20 gauge I had bought for my single shot . I made the correction . So easy to get sidetracked sometimes .

Thank you sir! Learned something new. My shotgun carries 5 in the tube, I didn't think the shells could get deformed being fully loaded like that

This is great and I was just wondering how to keep my Remington 870 ready for action in case of a home invasion. Perfect timing to see this video. Great advice as well. 👍🏼

Love this guy!!! Straight to the point. Definitely answered all my questions

You answered a lot of questions for me, thank you.

Another very informative video thanks Alan.

Allen, great video, I circulated this to a number of good friends who are responsible gun owners. Thank You,

I have owned many guns but recently purchased my first pump action shotgun, this video was very helpful. thanks

Great, clear, concise explanation... great teacher

Am always learning something new with your videos thank you !!for the clear introduction , perfect straight to the point.👍

After over 30 years of gun ownership I just recently got my first shotgun and this video helped me a lot. Ty

Thank you Olde English Outfitters for an EXCELLENT presentation!

I love this gentleman! Clear and simple information for us new gun owners. Thank you Sir 🇺🇸

Excellent presentation sir. Key data. Many thanks!

Great ideas for storage and maintenance, as well as keeping an eye on the plastic shells.

Excellent presentation and information. I did not know that the shotgun shells would compress and distort if keep in the tube under pressure. I just checked my shotgun and you are correct, one can see the shells starting to distort. Needless to say, it's been unloaded but made available to your recommendations. Thanks for the heads-up.

One of the best gun safety demonstrations I have seen. Nice job.

Agree 100% with safety off, pump once and ready to fire. Keep my short barrel pistol grip Mossberg on top of a cabinet out of site. Thinking about putting it on the back of the headboard on my bed. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

Thank you so much for this great video. I just bought my first shotgun a Mossberg Maverick 88 and my wife is very concern about having a weapon in the house. I am not a gun type person. This video has great information and I thank you.

Always enjoy these and your presentation style. Thanks. JimE

Great info, well explained, thanks.

Excellent presentation. I've been keeping my Remington 870 tactical express magpul edition in this condition but was not pulling the trigger, so I'd have to press the action bar to release the forend. Now I will be following your instruction. As far as the issue of giving up my location by racking the gun, my home alarm has two blaring sirens so intruder(s) wouldn't be able to hear it.

I wanted to thank you for a sensible precise lesson. I’ve read some of the comments many of which go to what I consider scatology. But thank you sir for a well done informative video.

Great info and well done.

As a 75 y o man whom was properly trained at a very young age by both father and mother in firearms I greatly appreciate this presentation. Review and renewal of familiarity can only lead to improved safety in the home and quiet confidence that should be part of proper firearm storage and use for all purposes. One is never too old to learn nor be helped by reviewing and practicing with instruments of protecting oneself or others, just like musical instruments Thank you so very much for a worthwhile and timely presentation. Put me down as a definite Like.

Thank you, I remember my dad and grampa saying these lessons when I got my first shotgun.

just got a 590 shockwave today as a christmas present. great video lots of info for a new shotgun owner!!!

He is a OUTSTANDING weapons handling instructor. 👍🍻

Checking once a month is WAAAAY overkill. Two or three times a year is plenty. 10:16

Thank you for this information. From someone who just got their first shotgun this information is valuable.

Just bought my first shotgun, this video was extremely helpful!

Excellent advise.

Good vid. I keep mine condition 3. Just didn’t know what they called it.

Excellent review of how the mindset should be, thank you. Great video.

Love learning from people that have been "in the game" for a minute. Can gain nothing but Knowledge from them. This guy reminds me of my dad. . .Safety, Safety, Safety first!! Then he provides great scenarios, options & How To's!!!

thank you sir very good informative presentation