Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
youngunz4life said:the shotgun is "safer" as far as accidental or negligent discharges go when it comes to people. I might be wrong about this, But its been my experience rifles can be more dangerous to the average, clueless 'joe' than pistols or shotguns.
What makes you say that? I've always seen that handguns are handled worse than any other firearms while long guns of all types are pretty much the same. Previous discussions here on TFL indicate that others have similar experiences.
I've never before seen any indication that any individual would be more dangerous with a shotgun in their hands than they would be with a rifle, or vice versa.