[jdsteel]

Just off the top of my head…

Henry .410. There’s a variety of shells available for specialty purposes, but for close range, not too loud & effective it is a good option.

Want a short barrel option? No worries.

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/shotguns/henry-lever-action-axe-bluedwalnut-410-gauge-2-12in-lever-action-shotgun-15in/p/1638591?msclkid=5ccc628461b11805fb3f03555dfba945&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing%20-%20DSA%20-%20Category%20Pages&utm_term=shooting%20&utm_content=Range%20Gear

I have a non-lethal rubber bullet load in the FIRST shell. After that…..

[Kevmo]

If you’re gonna go .410 then buy a Taurus Judge or a Smith & Wesson Governor. You can shoot .45Colt, .410 shotgun rounds, bird shot, and even PDX self defense rounds [my favorite].

They’re illegal in California, of course.