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Northslope Nimrod · November 16, 2008, 08:55 PM

Ok, Many people may slam me on this one but here goes.

I have seen many bullets penetrate several walls, enter neighbors houses, etc. (9mm, 357, 30-30) I have several people in my home. I worry about shooting past my target, through a wall and hitting an unintended victim.

So, I'm thinking, bird shot would be effective at close range (in a house) but that it likely would not penetrate through walls and maintain lethal force coming out the other side.

If you think this is a viable alternative, what size shot would you use?

November 16, 2008, 08:55 PM	#1
Northslope Nimrod Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2004 Posts: 465	Bird Shot for home Defense? Ok, Many people may slam me on this one but here goes. I have seen many bullets penetrate several walls, enter neighbors houses, etc. (9mm, 357, 30-30) I have several people in my home. I worry about shooting past my target, through a wall and hitting an unintended victim. So, I'm thinking, bird shot would be effective at close range (in a house) but that it likely would not penetrate through walls and maintain lethal force coming out the other side. If you think this is a viable alternative, what size shot would you use?