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Live: Man shot by federal agent in south Minneapolis this morning, witnesses say
(www.startribune.com)
this post was submitted on 24 Jan 2026
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Price, availability, and ease-of-use make a 12 gauge pump action the best choice in areas where AR-15s and other scary looking black rifles are restricted.
Make sure to have ammunition appropriate to your environment. 00 buck is perfect for rural homes, #4 buck is better suited to neighborhoods where collateral damage is a concern.
Make sure to have some bird loads for drones, but use caution when shooting in, around, or toward populated areas.
Be advised, hollow point slugs are not effective against armor, nor is any kind of shotgun load.
And be warned, the instant you fire that thing indoors, you won't be able to hear anything for a minute. Hearing protection can help, if you have time to put it on.
Even in areas of the US where AR-15s are restricted, it is usually possible to purchase one in a neutered configuration, which can be returned to standard configuration if you’re so inclined.
There are other box-magazine fed intermediate-cartridge semi-automatic rifles that are a better choice than a 12ga shotgun, and don’t run afoul of assault weapons bans, such as the Mini-14 and SKS.
A pump action shotgun is better than nothing, but it is most suitable for hunting ducks and deer.
I urge people to look into LoRa based motion sensors. Not as good as direct wired but better than WiFi due to range. This will give you the moment you need to get ready.
I’m okay with a shotgun. Blowing someone who just illegally entered my home back out the way they can sans lots of innards sets a precedent.