Self defense round

[Adam Helmer]

Tater,

FIRST of all: DO NOT MISS! Seriously, you may consider a shotgun with fine shot such as #6 or #7.5 to keep the projectiles inside your dwelling.

I keep a .45 M1911 or a .357 Magnum as my house gun. I live in a very rural area, so the BG is at risk. If I miss, the dogs will "tree" the culprit for my final shot.

What caliber house gun do you now have? I would suggest that you go "center mass" on the Bad Guy (s) and let the exited slugs die in the far apartment walls. BGs tend to decelerate most pistol rounds.

Adam