A shotgun is always a good choice. It’s hard to miss with a shotgun.
at the close ranges inside a house a shotgun has the same diameter pretty much as the end of the barrel....in other words...it might as well be a rifle or a pistol as far as hitting or missing.
A shotgun a close range does tend to be pretty final though if hit anywhere near vitals. shotguns have the benefit of not shooting through too many walls and are safer in a crowded house or crowded neighborhood.
It's harder to miss with a shotgun.
But it's certainly not hard. I do it all the time in sporting clays.
Probably though my percentage at close range in a confined space like a hallway would be much higher! Good shooting, lady! I hope she realizes she did the right thing and doesn't have second thoughts or nightmares.
Vaquero hit all of the points in favor of for a shotgun as a home defense weapon.
at the close ranges inside a house a shotgun has the same diameter pretty much as the end of the barrel....in other words...it might as well be a rifle or a pistol as far as hitting or missing.
A shotgun a close range does tend to be pretty final though if hit anywhere near vitals. shotguns have the benefit of not shooting through too many walls and are safer in a crowded house or crowded neighborhood.
On the opposing side let me point out that a shotgun is a LONG gun as is a rifle.
Long guns are hard to maneuver in close quarters such as a home. Homes generally have narrow hallways and furniture which may be obstacles which may prevent you from turning around and bringing your weapon to bear on your attacker.
A long gun also extends out in front of your body perhaps two feet or more. This can make it easier for an attacker to disarm or take your weapon from you.
A long gun is heavier than a pistol making it more difficult for the weaker amongst us to bring the weapon of target or hold the weapon on target.
Depending on the ammunition’s load the recoil of a shot gun can be quite severe where as a 9 mm and other non-magnum pistol loads can be tolerated by most anyone. If one has the money to spend, pistols with recoil compensators can be had to make the recoil very manageable.
A long gun typically can not be kept close at hand a pistol can be kept in a night stand drawer and be ready to bring to use in a few seconds. The woman in the article was fortunate to have the time to arm herself and be waiting for her attacker. Not all are so fortunate.