Question about defense

[SocalShooterX]

Hi guys, thanks for taking a moment to help me out.
I've been thinking this one over for a bit and figured I should just ask.

The situation, I'm 19, still live at home, ive got rifles that my dad bought for me to shoot before I was 18 and we haven't transferred them to my name he also has a glock that I shoot. I've got a shotgun as well that hasn't been transferred to my name yet either. My question is, if I had to use a firearm in my house for home defense, I would prefer the handgun because I've been to front sight and taken their defensive handgun course and the shotguns not really set up perfect for home defense. Would I be at risk of legal ramifications using my dads handgun for defense and would it be better to use the shotgun?

Any input is greatly appreciated.

[blakdawg]

Don't worry about the registration issues re self-defense. Use the gun you feel most comfortable with.

[SocalShooterX]

Thanks! I just learned thanks to another calguns thread I can transfer it toy name and legally own it while under 21!