The shotgun is probably the most common element of a home defense plan. While rifles and pistols have their place, most households that are prepared for the necessity to protect their home and loved ones have at least one shotgun as part of their weapons collection or their only weapon is a shotgun. They gain their popularity as a household weapon from the versatility of the ammunition, the ease-of-use and the fact that they are effective man-stoppers, specifically in the close quarters of a house