Slings are also for weapon retention. You may not need one to clear a house at night, but I have small children and may lose of one my hands on the gun so I can guide or carry a kid. Obviously a pump gun is a two-handed weapon pretty much at all times, so I'm probably not choosing one if the need arises.worst idea ,,post #13,, ammo weight unbalances gun , and can pull gun off target.as it swings around loose.none of my HD long guns have a sling, you dont need that sling catching on something or interfering with your weak hand holding and aiming or reloading(pumping)your long gun during a HD situation, slings are for field carry..u dont need one inside or around the house..