Still,
It’s just a Shotgun.
Nothing better to have by the nightstand. Pellets don't penetrate walls as much as bullets so less chance of penetrating walls and shooting family members. Having an open choke gives more spread so that you can hit the target where a handgun would miss. Longer sight axis makes it easier to hit what you are pointing at. Muzzle farther from your face is less deafening less blinding in the dark. The sound of the slide racking strikes fear in the heart. Can intersperse slugs if knockdown power is needed. A one ounce slug will knock anything down.