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Why the First Cowboy To Draw Always Gets Shot
cremeglace writes "Have you ever noticed that the first cowboy to draw his gun in a Hollywood Western is invariably the one to get shot? Nobel-winning physicist Niels Bohr did, once arranging mock duels to test the validity of this cinematic curiosity. Researchers have now confirmed that people indeed move faster if they are reacting, rather than acting first."
Nope, you kill every one in the house. A 20ga loaded with #6 or #8 shot with a shortened barrel is far better. Kills the bad guy, but is unlikely to penetrate the wall and kill you wife or kid.