grab barrel - if you are going to watch an intruder approach to arms reach without firing, do not get a gun
Mess - if you are more concerned with decorations or drywall than the occupants, do not get a gun
Give away position - Shotguns come in semiauto as well.
Thanks for your help. It’s not really the mess I am worried about, it was my husband’s objection :) He’s doesn’t want to have to do drywall repair.
Didn’t know shotguns come in semi-automatic. Does one also come short barreled? That would eliminate 2 of his objections.
He’s a great guy... married 30 years. But he doesn’t really want a gun for HD like I do.