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The only problem with statistics about stuff like this is there are too many variables to try and tie cause and effect. If someone injures another with a rifle, there is a chance that injury could have occured with a shotgun as well. You would have to have very detailed data regarding range from point of shot to point of injury, some way of determining if richocet was involved, etc.
When I hunted in Maryland, a lot of the state was shotgun only, but I don't think I shot at any deer that I would not have been just as comfortable shooting with a 30-30 or a 30-06. You know, that old thing in the back of your mind - what is behind the target...
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