What's the deal with BB self defense 12 gauge loads

[mkm]

I only tested it at about 10ft or so, and, out of a full choke, it is a very tight pattern.  I live alone and don't foresee any hostage situations anytime in my near future.  A shotgun wouldn't be my first choice for precision shooting, but it really depends on the situation.

The main reason I use #8 is because it's what I had on hand after my brother gave it to me. If I was buying, I may buy something around #6, but I am not worried about its effectiveness.  I am worried about shots going through the two sheets of sheetrock that separate me from my neighbors.  I do have a couple of shells of buckshot in the shell carrier that I could pop in if I need something more powerful or to take a longer shot.

[tombogan03884]

I only tested it at about 10ft or so, and, out of a full choke, it is a very tight pattern.  I live alone and don't foresee any hostage situations anytime in my near future.  A shotgun wouldn't be my first choice for precision shooting, but it really depends on the situation.

The main reason I use #8 is because it's what I had on hand after my brother gave it to me. If I was buying, I may buy something around #6, but I am not worried about its effectiveness.  I am worried about shots going through the two sheets of sheetrock that separate me from my neighbors.  I do have a couple of shells of buckshot in the shell carrier that I could pop in if I need something more powerful or to take a longer shot.

Jeez, I could have written that post. Except for the part about your brother giving it to you.   

[Timothy]

This months NRA mag, I forget which one I get, American Rifleman I think....anyway, they chronicled an elderly woman with a .410 and bird shot who fired at and wounded two of three assailants in a burglary in her home.  She didn't kill anyone but she certainly gave them a lesson they wont forget!

[tombogan03884]

I saw that in the "Armed Citizen" column in American Rifle Man.
I don't know if the other mags have that column .