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Message: <blockquote data-quote="1911user" data-source="post: 1334604" data-attributes="member: 57493">Another vote for the youth model pump or semi-auto shotgun in 20 gauge unless a good case can be made for 12 gauge for that particular person.  For house use, make sure the shotgun will hold the full capacity of shells.  If it only holds 2 in the magazine, remove the plug (or plastic stick) that reduces the capacity to 2 rounds for legal federal bird hunting.  Ammunition is suggested to be standard BUCK shot, likely #2 or #3 size buckshot if for a 20 gauge.  A 5 round box is typical for buckshot ammo and will cost about $3-$6 each.  If the shells come in a 25 round box and cost $5-$10, it is very likely to be the much smaller birdshot instead of buckshot.  Use the cheaper birdshot for most practice along with a few buckshot shells for familiarization.</blockquote>