Traditionally, we think of the shotgun, as an ideal weapon for home defense. It possesses decisive stopping power at close range, and is easier to shoot due to its scattered shot and longer barrel.But is the shotgun the perfect weapon for home defense?Consider the following home defense real world scenarios:1. HOLDING A CRIMINAL AT GUN POINT - Not every home defense scenario involves shooting an intruder. As per the FBI statistics 14 out of fifteen times when a gun is used by a civilian to prevent crime, it is not fired. Only one out of fifteen instances or armed encounters are shots actually fired. Continue Reading