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Originally Posted by riverat1540
for home defense i recommend a .22 semi automatic handgun. its light nimble and will get the point across. i keep one in my nightstand with bird shot in it. not enough to kill someone but sure will put the sting on especially to the face, after one shot however its real bullets so they better be on their way out by then.
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A .22 might piss off a determined intruder...bird shot would mildly irritate them. I shot a clay pigeon with a 9mm bird shot round and it didn't even break the clay, and that's more powerful than a .22. .22s are great for learning to shoot, plinking, and small varmint but for home defense you need something more substantial. Shotguns truly are the best because they are easier to aim (due to the spread of shot), powerful, but don't over-penetrate like a handgun or rifle. They are readily available and depending on where you live you should be able to get one with a short barrel and pistol grip, which makes it small enough to be usable. 2 3/4" 00 buckshot is very effective, easy to get, and won't kick hard enough that you would need a full stock.
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