Doug M.
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My long guns were personally owned/department authorized and since I rarely worked dayshift (YUCK), a light was not an option. Back in the day, let's say 10 years ago, Pat Rogers did some research and demos on AR mounted lights and the 3 cell Surefire was FAR better than the 2 cell. Depending on circumstances, one could do without a light on home defense long guns, but I am too accustomed to do without now.
If one is in a warmer climate where heavy winter clothes are a rarity, smaller shot might be ok. Here, #4 is a minimum. There is a bunch of research available to guide choices. The first step in reducing "over penetration", which is FAR LESS of a risk than inadequate penetration, is to hit your target. A human assailant will slow or stop most heavy shotgun rounds.
If one is in a warmer climate where heavy winter clothes are a rarity, smaller shot might be ok. Here, #4 is a minimum. There is a bunch of research available to guide choices. The first step in reducing "over penetration", which is FAR LESS of a risk than inadequate penetration, is to hit your target. A human assailant will slow or stop most heavy shotgun rounds.
