My bedside weapons are an 870 loaded with 2 rubber buckshot followed by 3 lead #5 and an AK47 with a 30 round clip. I really believe I would use the 870 if the situation warranted it. However a forced entry by a crazy would call for the rifle. I've used an 870 for over 50 years so it is very familiar and easy to handle even if it is too dark to see. I believe the rubber shot at 20 feet would work in most cases and getting to the lead loads would go pretty fast.
Patriotism (and religion) is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
