Doing my best to stay out of this thread, but I would like to point out that the arguments against long guns seem to hing on the fact that they require at least 30 minutes of familiarization and a little bit of practice to attain proficiency. For what it's worth, virtually everyone that makes a living of shooting indoors uses a rifle or shotgun, with a handgun as a secondary. They don't seem to have problems opening doors or using weapons lights (3 second rule).
A shotgun with a light is a simple yet absolutely devastating defensive weapon within the confines of a house. Those that can't be bothered to learn day-one, basic skills like moving around a bit and how to top off a shotgun on the fly really have no business owning something that requires more training and fine motor skills (like a pistol).
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