longwatch
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
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Just a word of advice, as civilians we shoot to stop a threat, not shoot to kill. Even though we use may have to use deadly force to stop a threat, being the good guys that action is intended to save our lives not take theirs. It is that distinction that will serve you well if a situation ever gets to court. Wanting to inflict intentional suffering won't look good either.
It's best to use ammo for its intended purpose and to use the most effective you can get your hands on. Rubber shot, flechettes, bolo rounds, birdshot and the like really aren't suited for home defense. Rubber shot has riot control uses but when are you going to need to drive off a horde? Flechettes AFAIK really aren't that effective except to possibly having a longer effective range. No one has invented a better mousetrap yet when it comes to shotgun ammo for defensive purposes, stick to what has been proven to work, buckshot and slugs.
Just a word of advice, as civilians we shoot to stop a threat, not shoot to kill. Even though we use may have to use deadly force to stop a threat, being the good guys that action is intended to save our lives not take theirs. It is that distinction that will serve you well if a situation ever gets to court. Wanting to inflict intentional suffering won't look good either.
It's best to use ammo for its intended purpose and to use the most effective you can get your hands on. Rubber shot, flechettes, bolo rounds, birdshot and the like really aren't suited for home defense. Rubber shot has riot control uses but when are you going to need to drive off a horde? Flechettes AFAIK really aren't that effective except to possibly having a longer effective range. No one has invented a better mousetrap yet when it comes to shotgun ammo for defensive purposes, stick to what has been proven to work, buckshot and slugs.