[ConservativeMind]

But that is because they are allowed to shoot combatants that are known to not be innocent, but are hundreds of feet away.

For people in a home in town, a rifle is the least helpful gun. A shotgun or pistol is far better.

On the farm, rifles and shotguns are what we expected to use.

[The Toll]

I don’t understand why you think one person will kick in your door instead of 1000.

[Trailerpark Badass]

FBI tests have shown that BUckshot and pistol rounds over penetrate common house building materials more than 5.56 projectiles, even ball ammo. There's a reason why SWAT teams, (not snipers), have ditched 9mm smgs for M4 carbines or 10.5"/11.5" 5.56 rifles.

No offense meant, but I've worked in the firearm industry, and have trained with many of the most reputable experienced self-defense firearm trainers, for 20 years. I don't know much about much, and there's even much about firearms (long range shooting, which I am learning now), I don't know. I DO know about what is considered optimal for CQB, which is what home defense firearms usage is.

For every shot of 00 Buck you shoot, you have 9 .38 cal projectiles that will easily exit your home if not stopped by your target.