You're kidding, right?

Rifles possess no magic power that will anchor a deer on the spot. Bullet selection is critical in determining terminal performance, and unless you're willing to pay for the super premiums, there are no guarantees.

The last buck I shot with a 12 ga slug (35 yds with a Federal Expander) literally got flipped over sideways and barely twitched. Deer shot with a 30-06 through both lungs with a bullet that has failed to expand have managed to travel hundreds of yards and required hours to track down.

There is no problem with the "knockdown power" of a 12 ga or 20 ga slug. You want a rifle so you can shoot out to 300 yds instead of 100 yds. As a bowhunter who is used to 15 and 20 yard shots, I just don't see the need for the added range.

I also think its somewhat irresponsible to pass a rifle law before you pass a Blaze Orange law.

It only takes one mistake to ruin your day.