How you propose to maneuver a shotgun while walking the hallways of your home?
Really? You can't walk your hallway with a shotgun in your hands?
For this choice I'd choose the shotgun. But I wouldn't feel undergunned with either choice. Having the drop on intruders coming up the stairs with a shotgun, I'd actually feel fairly confident. [/quote]
Ralphie,
Were it only so simple. Not only do you have to consider maneuvering it, you're also going to have to worry about having it taken from you.
While doing an interior search, a handgun is the way to go. But I'd suggest not doing so unless you have other family members to protect.
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Nope...wrong again. Based on my training and experience there is no finer tool for room clearing than a 12 ga shotgun loaded with 00 Buckshot. Proper training and 100's of practice sweeps will ensure one is both proficient and capable of handling a shotgun in tight urban environments such as one's home. Any attempts to wrestle or disarm me will result in a mouth-full of barrel or the butt-stock of the weapon to the teeth. It is highly unlikly that Mr. Badguy can get a hand on the weapon before emptying at least one load of 00 Buck into him if proper tactics are employed.
