[shag377]

I have to disagree with the original post about the shotgun. For home defense, a scatter gun is perfect, not to mention the sound of a shucked shell will scare a good number of people off in no time.

That said, I would have a carbine in .45, if I didn’t have 3 .45’s already...;)

[The_Sword_of_Groo]

Hmmm....defend my home with a Hi-point or a Benelli....no real choice there.

Someone should inform the author that ANY weapon fired in a confined area will be loud and disorienting. My favorite line in the article: there are plenty of people who find shotguns intimidating.
...especially if you are staring at the muzzle

[kenmcg]

“For home defense, a scatter gun is perfect, not to mention the sound of a shucked shell will scare a good number of people off in no time”.

To each his own. But if one’s home is invaded, the invaders should be carried out and not run away scared to come back another dayQ

[Dr.Zoidberg]

The first, last and only warning a home intruder should receive is a face full of bright light as you are squeezing the trigger.

Relying on cycling a pump shotgun action to act as a deterrent is the height of foolishness. That means you've either been closing on the intruder with a weapon out of battery or you've dumped one of your limited rounds on the floor where it will do no good. Both actions that leave you at an extreme disadvantage in a firefight.

And that doesn't even get into the whole "leaving cover and exposing yourself to extreme danger while attempting to find the thug."

Once someone has entered your home, they have declared their willingness to do serious bodily harm to you, your only options are retreat, surrender or replying with immediate and overwhelming force.

[Stentor]

...not to mention the sound of a shucked shell will scare a good number of people off in no time.

And the rest will thank you for giving away your position.