Is a rifle the "right choice" for HD?

[pitor]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

this^^^ is so simple but brilliant. But in the heat of the moment if a break in is happening most people I would bet don't think of this.

Correct, in fight or flight mode with adrenalin rushing through the veins, tunnel vision, and auditory exclusion, the last thing most non trained individuals are going to think about is background stop.

[Caleb]

Remember also that if you are using a scatter gun, to use the proper load for your dwelling. Most, if not all, buckshot WILL penetrate through two drywall covered walls. Insulation will help slow it down but, it won't fully stop it. It has been said that birdshot is the load to use indoors for SD. The way that I have my shotgun staged, myself and my lady will be behind the gun. With that said, I'm running two shots of bird followed by six shots of #4 buck.