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Jeeper · November 14, 2001, 04:50 PM

Here is my problem with your argument. If someone is prepared enough to wear body armor into your house they could probably get in without you ever noticing. Unless you live in a vault which is impenetrable without you knowing, then stopping power should be the main concern. Even if someone is wearing body armor and you shoot then with a slug at 7 yards they will be on their ass. Then you can shoot them in the head while they are down. I would also consider what type of person is more likely to enter your house. Someone on drugs is very likely to be the culprit. This is another case where you want pure stopping power. The shotgun is by far the best defense for the home. I woudl rather be sure that the first round will do the trick than have 29 sitting in the mag when I am dead on the floor.

November 14, 2001, 04:50 PM	#4
Jeeper Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2001 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 776	Here is my problem with your argument. If someone is prepared enough to wear body armor into your house they could probably get in without you ever noticing. Unless you live in a vault which is impenetrable without you knowing, then stopping power should be the main concern. Even if someone is wearing body armor and you shoot then with a slug at 7 yards they will be on their ass. Then you can shoot them in the head while they are down. I would also consider what type of person is more likely to enter your house. Someone on drugs is very likely to be the culprit. This is another case where you want pure stopping power. The shotgun is by far the best defense for the home. I woudl rather be sure that the first round will do the trick than have 29 sitting in the mag when I am dead on the floor.