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The best home defense weapon is a dog. It doesn't have to be mean or aggressive. Most burglers will steer well clear of a home with any canine inhabitants.
If you can't get a dog, I would suggest a pump action shotgun Mossburg 500 or Remington 870 both are excellent choices for home defense. A semi auto shotgun may jam at the worst possible time and a double barrel might not give you the firepower you need. Learn how your gun functions, take it to the range and shoot it, learn how to take it apart and put it back together without looking at the manual. Buy some "Snap Cap" type of inert training rounds and practice loading and unloading the gun under various conditions (in the dark, after running or lifting weights to get your heart pumping and your limbs shakey). Use slugs or buckshot depending on your situation. Don't use birdshot. Always treat your gun as if it is loaded and always identify your target and make certain you have a clear line of fire.
Just my 2 cents.
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