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RCPractitioner · March 31, 2005, 12:23 AM

I am kind of surprised by some of the responses of what people use for home defense and/or what they load it with.

In my opinion the only time I will use a handgun to defend myself is when and where I don't have access to a shotgun and/or rifle. I as well have read that some people will use birdshot or salt loads?! Better hope you don't have lead flying at you as you are pumping salt away at the BG. I keep a 12 guage loaded with #00 buck and wouldn't consider using anything less.

March 31, 2005, 12:23 AM	#32
RCPractitioner Member Join Date: March 12, 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 95	I am kind of surprised by some of the responses of what people use for home defense and/or what they load it with. In my opinion the only time I will use a handgun to defend myself is when and where I don't have access to a shotgun and/or rifle. I as well have read that some people will use birdshot or salt loads?! Better hope you don't have lead flying at you as you are pumping salt away at the BG. I keep a 12 guage loaded with #00 buck and wouldn't consider using anything less. __________________ Don't gouge me bro!