[jbour13]

Originally Posted by HOLLiS

I think the advantage of a shot gun is that shot is being used. A slug is no different that a project from a side arm or rifle, Albiet larger.

When I was in a agency we used #5 shot, what was considered best all-a-round load (a compromise). Using shot allows for a greater area of coverage compare to a single shot projectile. Sort of like a gernade, close is close enough. At really close range the other advantage of the shot gun is the blast.

Personally, I think the greatest danger in shooting a dog is the way the "liberal" media would headline the event. "police shoot 10year old girl's puppy" (even though it is a 150# rotti)

#5 seems like a good compromise. Enough lead on target without much risk of busting sheetrock.

Question: How much splashback from stray shot would be expected?

I'm thinking hard surface and misplaced round would kickback some shot. Eye pro and most of the gear would absorb the impacts, but the face area may get peppered. Would probably cause the entry team member to slow up at a critical time. Food for thought, interested in seeing some LEO experiences.

Also welcome troop comments on using shotguns in the sandbox and if the shot deflects off of mudbrick alot.

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