If there seems to be a lull in the fight, you may consider a reload.

To reload, we do not remove the muzzle from the last known threat.

Immediately retreat to cover, if possible.

A common mistake for those new to the game is to want to relax and lower the shotgun to reload it.

Some want to turn it over to make reloading easier.

Some want to rest the buttstock on their hip to make reloading easier.

This might work for quail hunting, but quail don't shoot back.

Do not do either of these things.