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In reply to the discussion: Biden to doomsday preppers: Shotguns are better than AR-15s in earthquakes [View all]madville
(7,410 posts)Doesn't that make them a better choice for some survival or defense situations? The idea that a less effective weapon would be a superior choice in every scenario doesn't make much sense. Any weapon could be a hindrance or advantageous depending on the scenario.
I do agree that a shotgun would be a good all around single weapon for an inexperienced user. I have a Remington 870 12 gauge with a magazine extension so it can hold 7 rounds, they can be quite accurate, especially with rifled slugs.
Of course the correct answer is "Have both" then your weapon choice can be tailored to the situation. Truck full of looters coming up the road to the house, grab the assault weapon, looters trying to crawl into the house through some windows, grab the shotgun. Of course you could always have your handgun on your hip for a backup gun.