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  1. I still think that a regular 9mm (Glock or similar) is the best common problem solver, always using the right bullet. You can use a 40 with a super mag, although it's not easy to find this mag. Many ranges will not allow you to shoot with this mag as well. So, have something you can practice with. The 40 is a good option also, although living in a place were drywall is a big component of the home build, it can end up harming someone not intended to. If you need to shoot without exposing your body from a cover position, a handgun will be easier to handle than a shotgun. If you need your other hand supporting, the shotgun is not the best option. If you shoot at somebody with high speed bullets not necessarily they will be knocked down, or will give you substantial advantage in a confrontation. Budget wise, it is more likely you will be more able to practice with a smaller caliber. Handguns can have small easy drawing safes, shotguns not really. If you have other people home, it is an important factor. If reloading is required, use something easy handling. Stress situation, guns jam, tunnel vision, big noise, recoil, low light. Use easy things. You are not wearing eye and ear protection; you are in your pajamas in the middle of the night, sleepy, likely to have accidents and do stupid things. Which is the most common outcome of this threats. Of course that all this comments apply to common situations, and to common people. If you are super skilled on other stuff, you can use it. Civil defense is different from military and law enforcement tactics, my comments apply to the first. Take a self defense course, it worth it. Psychologically prepared you can avoid a shoot out, handle better a confrontation, avoid having a murder case against you when you thought it was a self defense.
  2. Also, I would recommend a Glock 9mm with hollow point bullets as you may have 15 rounds if needed, a low weight reliable tool and a lot of damage capability. High speed calibers may not knock down the target and usually hold fewer rounds.
  3. Whatever you use, the best option is the gun you practice. I the dark and under stress conditions, things tend to work weird. If you hear sounds outside your room do not turn lights of your room on. It will show your position. I would rather recommend a hand gun and strong flashlight. Use the flashlight far from your body (open arm) and scan the site in parallel with the site of you handgun. I recommend avoiding cross hand position with the flashlight as it shows your position. Tactical flashlights in shotguns will show your position as well.
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