real story... I was shot about 8 years ago with a shotgun in a hunting accident.It hurts like hell.Took over 80 hits from #7.5 shot to the legs,arms and chest,some in the face.
Three things worked in my favor,heavy upland clothing,eye glasses and part of a Cedar tree, all this within 25 FEET! While there was not enough "force" to put me down,the shock brought me to my knees.Then the bleeding and burning sensation started,all over...
Had this had been a "self-defense"shooting I could have returned fire to the shooter...so forget the use of "birdshot" for home defense,unless you have a Dove breaking in....
