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Or you could check into a .380 cal semiauto. Very light...but has surprising penetration and knock down power...its basically a baby nine mm.

And if you can get a concealed carry permit ....a holstered .380 fits nicely and conceals easily.

In my opinion its a fine personal protection hand gun. Should suffice to empty the brain pan of your every day intruder with little or no difficulty.

Self defense inside your domicile will likely be a close encounter.

Your shotguns do nicely for close in killing though. And of course the advantage to having a shotgun ready and loaded for bear is that you dont have to be a "good shot" just pump and fire. Makes big holes in your house or your adversary.