Freyguy on Nostr: Lyn, there’s a lot of recommendations for handguns and AR-15’s but a ...

Lyn, there’s a lot of recommendations for handguns and AR-15’s but a consideration with them is they will definitely penetrate multiple layers of drywall. They can travel through enough walls to easily put others in the house and even neighbors at risk. A Remington 870 (pump action shotgun) with an 18” barrel is going to work time and again even under abuse. The short barrel is good for close quarters because it’s short enough to have up to your shoulder but still walk sideways down a hallway to clear a corner without the risk of someone grabbing the barrel. You’ll want an open choke pattern for maximum spread at short distance which will provide forgiveness for lack of perfect aim. Humans are fragile, so you can select a lighter load that will provide many projectiles on target while not risking punching a hole through your neighbors house. Also, handguns aren’t as easy as they look to shoot accurately without considerable practice.