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FWIW, I don't employ a shotgun in my personal defense, at home or otherwise as a first weapon choice.

While hugely effective during the shot, it's effectiveness to get to shot is, in real world, not efficient. The very nature of it's size and complexity leaves room for error. With kids, lawsuits, practicality of having it at the ready, I don't choose it as the first weapon. In reality I am likely to get hands on a handgun quicker and be able to effect control with it in my situation. In cases, where time or location permits, an M4 is likely next and the shotgun next.

Just personal choice with my home, kids and personal training.