I’m a firearm instructor so just take this as constructive feedback.

Don’t rely on the sound of a pump shotgun to dissuade a home invader. If the person is on a mind altering drug, the chances they register that sound is a chance you shouldn’t be willing to take. Have one in the pipe and make use of every round you have.

Pump shotguns are good but there actually is some training involved in properly running the action. I’m actually a big advocate of the AR15 for home defense due to the nature of a lightweight, high-velocity projectile indoors. It will actually change its flight path and penetrate fewer walls than a pistol round will. The rifle is also lightweight and has virtually no recoil. You can put multiple rounds on target quickly.

I would also advise you load between #1-#4 buckshot in your gun. Birdshot makes shallow, nasty wounds but does not do quick damage to stop a threat. You don’t want to rely on your threat to choose when to stop. You want to be the one doing the stopping.

Thanks for the great articles! Keep ‘em coming.