Home defense: Would you rely on rubber buckshot as your first shot?

I do think slugs are a very bad idea. They have enourmous recoil, a big muzzle flash and over penetrate. While I do agree that 00 buck does not create a vast "cone of death" killing all in its path, you still have a higher hit probablility than with a slug. Heck, if I wanted a single projectile, I would grab the AR 15!
 
Turkey load.......... close combat (defending load)

My choice of home defending ammunition is a magnum load of turkey shot in the size of 4, 5, or 6. Close combat range with these picks in my pump 20 should take care of issue at hand. I go a little lite because I have family in the home that I hope aren't going to be hit by an over penetration of power that I fear buckshot could be? Just my pick and not going to try to sell my point just share it.......

good luck.... ;)
 
For self defence usage of a shotgun I would ONLY use live ammo, no less lethal ammo at all. If you are in a situation where you can USE a gun, you should be using it to stop the bad guy rubber bullets just might not do anything to stop them, other than piss them off. I would vote for #2 shot or #4buck reduced recoil loads. They pack plenty of power, should not over penetrate, and will allow faster follow-up shot(s) if needed. Using magnum ammo in a defence shooting in an enclosed area would be killer on the ears, and shoulder to say the least, without providing any plus.
 
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