Quote Originally Posted by cheapo
Although I agree that a shotgun can be a very effective home defense gun, I am just not ready to give up my hearing discharging a shotgun in close quarters with no muffs. Other rounds from hand guns or carbines can get the job done without sacrificing your ears.
Not sure I'd rather fire an AR or SKS in close quarters than a 12ga. You'd have the extra sound of the sonic boom from the bullet to deal with too. Plus, your body bypasses minor things like deafness with adrenaline in that kind of situation, so I highly doubt you'd even notice the noise if you were truly faced with a shooting situation.

Brian