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The problem with rifles indoors is they overpenetrate and put others at risk. While most people talk about blowing the bad guy to smithereens this does not look good in the courtroom. Sure you might avoid criminal aspects but any survivors or family members can sue you in a civil lawsuit. A good attorney backed by a firearms expert will argue that your evil folding stock, hi capacity, hi powered, all black assault weapon was used to hunt down and brutally kill the poor trespasser looking for directions in your livingroom at 3AM. The same holds true for the combat shotgun. However plainjane guns like grandpa's pump with conventional stock and forearm offer a better image as you the poor homeowner defending himself from a maniac. Longuns are bulky for selfdefense but the idea is not to hunt them down in the home. The drill is a safe room with your weapon, cell phone or phone, and flashlight. Intruder comes in you retreat to your saferoom, call the police and give them your discription and location in the house, and sit tight and wait for them. If BG trys to enter your zone then shoot. And don't run outside and greet the police with your gun in your hands.
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