Archangel14
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I know that this topic has been discussed at great length, but in my selfishness I wanted to make a few points and obtain your feedback.
Having practiced with bird shot I'm surprised at how much damage it does at close range. I've also watched a few internet videos that show what BS can do to flesh at short range. Now, understanding that typical BS is not likely to penetrate to the vitals of a human or other sizable animal, even at close range, would BS still make a suitable SD tool at close ranges? Particularly in a house? In answering my own question my hypothesis is that at short range BS will inflict such sudden, painful, and gruesome flesh injury that the typical assailant will just have to stop. And I should clarify that I'm talking about a typical home invader; no body armor, or anything involved. I can't imagine getting hit with BS at 10-15 feet, center mass, and being able to continue. Add to the scenario the frightfulness of a close range shotgun blast and the obvious potential of follow up shots. Now with that said, let the opinions roll......
Having practiced with bird shot I'm surprised at how much damage it does at close range. I've also watched a few internet videos that show what BS can do to flesh at short range. Now, understanding that typical BS is not likely to penetrate to the vitals of a human or other sizable animal, even at close range, would BS still make a suitable SD tool at close ranges? Particularly in a house? In answering my own question my hypothesis is that at short range BS will inflict such sudden, painful, and gruesome flesh injury that the typical assailant will just have to stop. And I should clarify that I'm talking about a typical home invader; no body armor, or anything involved. I can't imagine getting hit with BS at 10-15 feet, center mass, and being able to continue. Add to the scenario the frightfulness of a close range shotgun blast and the obvious potential of follow up shots. Now with that said, let the opinions roll......