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jason_iowa · February 9, 2013, 02:40 AM

No. bird shot should ever be used for anything but birds and small game unless you have absolutely no other choice.

#4 BUCK shot is the minimum you should use for home defense. I don't think you could find a handful of cases of over penetration being an issue in any home defense situation with any kind of buck shot. With a little planning it should not even be a consideration.

February 9, 2013, 02:40 AM	#40
jason_iowa Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 686	No. bird shot should ever be used for anything but birds and small game unless you have absolutely no other choice. #4 BUCK shot is the minimum you should use for home defense. I don't think you could find a handful of cases of over penetration being an issue in any home defense situation with any kind of buck shot. With a little planning it should not even be a consideration.