[Kartographer]

I don’t know the sound coming from the dark of a shell being racked in my Mossberg Maverick 88 is might effective.

[exnavy]

No doubt, cycling a pump has a high pucker factor, if there is light, a scared female pointing a double, “clicking” the safety, should cause at least as high a factor. I have a Boito, o/u very short, in 12 gauge. Very effective.

[Cobra64]

No. Some armchair commando came up with that idea years ago. Law enforcement laugh when they hear it.

1) You have eliminated your element of surprise.

2) You have given away your position.

3) Based on 1 and 2 above, you have increased risk to your safety.

Your shooter should be loaded, cocked, an locked.