I often hear that a pump-action 12-gauge should be considered the go-to for home defense. It’s easy to use, intimidating to the bad guy, and packs a major punch. There’s also a common belief that you don’t need to waste time aiming when the buckshot will fill the hallway. But the truth is that none of that is true and a shotgun is actually the worst option you could go with, and we're going to dig into why this week.