A very small percentage of people continue to insist that bird shot is adequate for defense. Although they have no evidence to support their claims.
I know 2 guys shot themselves wit ha shotgun and both are alive now. Both shot themselves over a gal too (not the same gal) both hit the stomach area wit hthe barrel close to their body both used 6 shot.
I prefer buckshot or at the very least number 2 plated goose shot.