there is a difference between police and home owners.
Police are accountable for everyone stray shot, but they have a city insurance policy to hide behind plus they are allowed to shoot people.
Homeowners are accountable too and they are not covered to shoot people. You will pay $$$ once you pull the trigger.
I still believe smaller shot to avoid over penetration is wise, but maybe somewhere between #4 to #2 shot. My opinion is based on watching ducks & turkeys being shot.
