Shotguns are also my choice for vehicle stop distance, but since your friend is a park based LE officer, I'd recommend a .223 rifle. He may have to engage at longer distances than that which the shotgun will afford. Draw his attention to NH where two officers were killed by a rifle armed assailant. If all he wants is a pistol calibre carbine, he'd better be well practiced for headshots out to 75 yards (seems to be the average for rifle armed bad guys shooting good guys - no statistics to prove) and better yet, 100.
Shotgun slugs, especially with the Vang Comp bored out gun, will carry out. But often times with a tube fed shotgun, you won't have a choice when you rack your first round. That's why I prefer a rifle.
Just my 2 cents.
Gary
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