I under stand that a bullet can travel great distances. But under normal circumstances, it wont travel any further than a slug. They will both hit a tree before reaching any great distance. True, if you aim high, and miss, the bullet can travel very far. so can a slug. They both only land in one spot. And the chances of hitting something is very slim. Not so much in urban areas though. I hunt 2 miles from the NY border, just southwest of Jamestown. The topography at my house is very similar to much of NY, a bit more hilly, but not enough to catch a bullet. True. One can volley with a rifle. Either way, it is wrong, and shouldn't be done. IMO. I agree, shotguns are "safer", but by how much?