Talking about the make, model and caliber of an Every-Day-Carry or “EDC” firearm is all the rage now! It’s fun to discuss which handgun holds more rounds, functions better with a “pet” type of ammunition or is carried by an elite special forces unit. Subjects such as barrel length, trigger pull and magazine capacity are all objective; they can be compared and contrasted - and are the stuff of many a good handgun article in glossy gun publications. But what do all these “tech-

It's the middle of the night. You hear a window shatter. Do you grab your shotgun or rifle to protect your family and valuables? Anything is better than nothing.... right?! Let’s compare: Shotguns: Shotguns have an ease of use as they are not too confusing which is great for beginners looking at home defense guns- just load your shells, rack and shoot. Shotguns also make a distinct noise that may make an intruder question their motives as everyone is familiar with from the mo