chopinbloc
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Sorry, somehow I stopped getting sheets on this thread. Must have missed one. Let me clarify: shotguns are a poor choice for defense in comparison to a carbine. They are a far better choice than a pistol. Of course, the best choice for you is what you are most proficient with. The takeaway from this thread and test should be that birdshot is a terrible choice, given other options. Yes, it can kill, but the probability of causing physical incapacitation in a reasonable period of time is much lower than for buckshot or slugs.