[muir_redwoods]

If you're not going to practice, practice, practice I suggest a shotgun, pump action in 12 ga.

I further suggest you practice, practice, practice. And mind the crawl space, if the temperature varies a lot during the year, condensation will turn your shotgun into recyclable steel

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

I agree with plenty of practice, even with a shotgun. Most people do not realize how easy it is to miss a target using a shotgun.