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Originally Posted by Derek69SS
Inside the home, a tactical pump shotgun loaded with 00-Buck... Huge stopping power, and won't over-penetrate into other rooms or the neighbor's house... and if something goes wrong, you can still use it to club them over the head.  |
The only problem I have with a shotgun for home defense is the size. It would be the best for holding a defensive postion, but tough to wield in cramped quarters (ie, down a hallway, clearing around corners).
What ever you get make sure you hit the range often and do refresher trips. Also, make sure you and your family have the right mindset and know the laws about how you can defend yourself. Then again the old saying of "I would rather be tried by 12 then carried by 6" is pretty true.
The mental part is the most important. I've had this talk with my wife and she understands that if she has a gun she must also be willing to take a life with it. The alternative is that she just provided a weapon to the intruder.