Best for home defense is a 12 gauge shotgun loaded with “00” buckshot. It hard to miss and lethal enough to stop a black bear.
Absolutely true....but very hard to store in the bedside table!
Plus, when not "in use", where does one store it safely? And no, I don't intend to buy a "gun cabinet".
Also...given the 12 guage...what make/model?? Cost?