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Originally Posted by kymasabe
The sound of a pump shotgun racking a round into the chamber can be a very intimidating sound so I prefer to leave the chamber empty.
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Or it just tells the intruder to start shooting first.
I think if you have to worry about an intruder that has the intent to kill, a shotgun racking will just tell him where to shoot, and when to shoot.
What would you do if you heard the intruder rack a shot gun, shoot, wait, or surrender?
It may work on an intruder who is not intent on killing someone tonight, just wants to take your TV.
I've never had to shoot anyone in the dark, so this is all just speculation of course.
How you stow your shotgun depends on your situation, how badly you need to have it accessible vs who you have to worry about finding it. If it is only you in your place, sleep with it above your bed on a rack if you want. Just hope you don't sleep walk.