Skin290,
There seems to be plenty of evidence, if you choose to do a little research and I suggest you do, to support the factthat #4-#6 shot can be very effective at ranges out to 20 FEET. #1 or #4 buckshot seems to be the preferred load for home defense in a shotgun. As far the 14-21 FEET,ther is also plenty of evidence out there to support that as well, if you choose to the research. After all, we are talking about home defense here and you don't need a sniper rifle to shoot across the room or down the hall. Allsomeone, with somecommon sense has to do, is walk thru their own home and look at the ranges. 14-21 FEET isa reality,not a fairytale. I live in a 2,300 sqaure foot home and th3 14-21 FEETis totally within the realm of reality within my home.
As far as you are concered, you can use whatever you want for home defense. I just hope you never have to use it, because I beleive you will put your family and neighbors in as much danger, as the perp. No, I am notscared of MY guns at all, but I am terrified of YOUR guns. Maybe, just maybe, I am far enough down range, down here in NC, to be out of your line of fire.
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