I keep a loaded (230 hydrashocks) Glock G21 for carry, but for the hosue I have a remington 870 12 gage with 7 shots in the tube and 5 on a side saddle. 00 Buckshot 12 pellet magnums.
Yes, the only problem with the 12 guage is the mess it will leave. LOL
Good man! I keep a 9mm in the car since I travel so much. Keep a double-barrel 12 guage at home. First barrel has #4 shot. May not kill 'em, but they will wish they were dead. Second barrel has 00 buckshot. IF they manage to get up from shot #1, they won't from shot #2.
As for mess, I figure it is much easier to clean up the mess than explain to relatives why I didn't do more to stop some scumbag from hurting someone I love. I can buy clorox and paint, but not another loved one.
As for IT guys and spackling, I am an IT guy and have designed & built several homes in my time. Of course, I also hunt & fish, enjoy woodworking and did home repairs when I was out of work for a while.
My wife calls me a redneck computer geek! :)