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Each has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the best advantages a pistol has is it is its portability. It allows you to move more readily plus it is less likely to go around a corner before you are ready. Any long gun can easily present itself before you get to the corner or door opening. That can make it easier for an invader to seize the weapon. Once you know the advantages and disadvantages of each you will be able to design a home defense weapon system that works for you. Being a trained police officer I have all 3 for my system but usually the handgun is relied on most. Don't dismiss a good part of the system until you have analyzed its capabilities and decide whether or not that works for you. Example a rifle in an apartment may not be a good idea due to severe over penetration but a shotgun with the right size shot may do the trick. Sometimes the handgun is the best all around for most people. Now if you live in the country and your nearest neighbor is say 1/4 mile away a rifle may be a good idea along with a shotgun and handgun. It is a system and you can get the components that work best for you.
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