If I could only have 1 gun it would be a shotgun. Granted they dont have the long range capabilities of a good in line modern rifle. But for my region (northeast) rarely will there be a shot much over 50 yards. In close range a charge of shot will destroy almost anything. A slug will do incredible damage to about 50 yards. And for home-defense, nothing beats a shotgun. <img src="images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />