[Libloather]

You want it for protection against a perp that wants you dead or are you more concerned about saving the paneling and drywall?

A Mossberg 12 gauge Maverick Security 88 (http://www.mossberg.com/maverick.htm) with pistol grip and 00 buckshot can help save you and your family. Something smaller may end up scratching the paint but cost a funeral - yours...

[Frohickey]

Its never birdshot. Otherwise, your local law enforcement officer would be using it.

I would pick two 00 buck or 000 buck, followed by slugs.