[doorgunner69]

My brother's stated scenario was a rattler going into rocks some 10 or more feet away. A good ways beyond the distance a non-experienced pistol shooter can hit reliably (IMHO).

Figure I can get them hitting just about anything with a shotgun, and with the variety of loads, they are set for a lot of critters that come around in southern AZ.

[Uncle Miltie]

Rocks + guns = ricochet.

[Salvavida]

I’m with you, no other weapon is needed for a one-time hypothetical. But knowing the Southern Arizona area (I went to Ft Huachuca for a course), you need a Judge.