What ever your choice of weapon have the presence of mind to remember what is BEHIND your target. Every piece of shot doesn’t hit the target. So if you hammer a hostile enemy standing in front of your children’s bedroom wall with 00 Buck you are endangering those in the next room as well. Many handgun rounds will go through a target and the wall behind it. And you may not hit your target! Choose the lightest round you are comfortable with.<br><br>The bottom line is: Know your target and where it is in relation to others. <br><br>PS. I hope this does not cause hesitation to shoot if needed (I know, sounds contradictory)<br>