Reply #36: Shotguns

[Pavulon]

and pistols are great for self defense. They are also very lethal. A shotgun is a great home defense weapon. 10% of pistol shootings lead to death 90% of shotgun wounds are lethal. A dog that barks is better.

Rifles are rarely used in crimes. They are hard to conceal. They are a standoff tool in the civilian world. (Military and police use short barrel automatic rifles and sub machine guns)

The problem is that any weapon can be used to kill people or for legitimate sporting tools. The person using the gun determines the outcome.