QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Jun 13 2023, 07:29 PM)

I feel like a lot of the time, if someone sees a 12guage being leveled their way, they suddenly remember that they had somewhere else they needed to be, so you may not even have to fire it!
That is a good point and I was on the verge of saying it myself but it slipped

Another thing is that racking sound from a pump. If the would-be assailant isn't too tough it may be all you need to do. This is something police offiers can actually attest to from what I've heard.
Only problem with all this is if they run away they can come back
QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Jun 13 2023, 07:29 PM)

In all seriousness, you make some good points.
I know how I react to sudden stress and I can say I pretty much lock up, depending what it is. I can't think. I would probably forget how to even reload a shotgun at that point even though I can do it in my sleep. Stress is not to be taken lightly and if all you need to do is pulling the trigger again and again, that might help immensely.
QUOTE(TheCheshireKhajiit @ Jun 13 2023, 07:29 PM)

I’m curious what kind of hoops I’d have to jump through to be able to own a full auto SMG. Hmmm….
Probably not too many since you're in Murica. I however need to join a shooting club, be a very active member for at least six months, get approval from the club so I can get them to authorize me and by the time I apply for a license get on my knees and pray. And I am way too lazy to do all this