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Pilot · July 13, 2008, 01:39 PM

I don't use a shotgun for home defense, just for bird hunting. I took two handgun courses with a very experienced well know instructor who also teaches shotgun courses. For home defense he recommended a 12 gauge with bird shot instead of 00 buck. He said penetration thorugh walls and doors was an issue with the buck shot. Again, I'm not advocating, just passing it along.

July 13, 2008, 01:39 PM	#16
Pilot Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2000 Posts: 4,193	I don't use a shotgun for home defense, just for bird hunting. I took two handgun courses with a very experienced well know instructor who also teaches shotgun courses. For home defense he recommended a 12 gauge with bird shot instead of 00 buck. He said penetration thorugh walls and doors was an issue with the buck shot. Again, I'm not advocating, just passing it along. __________________ Pilot