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4/8/2013 7:03:16 PM
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I'm thinking of buying a gun for home defense, suggestions?
So I live in a major city, alone, and feel I should probably have some type of firearm in the home just in case someone tries to break in. My state is open carry, but this gun will be for home protection only.
I'm not a gun expert by any means, but I grew up in Texas firing rifles. In grade school, most of my friends already had their own .22 rifles. I've fired shotguns, rifles, but never a handgun.
For my home defense needs, I'm leaning towards a shotgun for a few reasons, but am willing to consider a handgun. I'm hoping some of the flood's more gun savvy members can offer some advice or suggestions. Thanks.
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A small gun that's relatively easy to retrieve from a gun case, size doesn't really matter since it'll do the job either way. You should be thinking defensively rather than offensively though, having a safe place to lock yourself in and call the police is a much safer bet than attacking the people in your house. The assumption here is that the burglars will be nice and will just stand there while you shoot them but if you come out waving a gun then you put them in a predicament where they fear for their life, think about your safety first.
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7 RepliesI would get an AK before they're taken away and/or their value increases even more dramatically.
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2 RepliesIn the case of home defense, the firearm is just 1 consideration. The core consideration is... oddly enough, your home. Depending on how your home is laid out (single family free-standing, apartment, condo, etc.) that will have the largest impact in planning your home defense needs and how to meet those challenges. In most cases, the most common and reasonable home defense scenarios and tactic is to "withdraw to as safe a position as possible and hold out until the good guys (law enforcement) arrive". So, what kind of home are are you planning on defending?
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Go with something practical and relatively easy. A Glock 9mm would probably be a good choice. Not too large or heavy, and a nice, moderate-sized caliber with handleable recoil. Just make sure you get certified in it's use.
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1 ReplyEdited by GHOST270: 4/9/2013 6:16:19 PMRemington 870 tactical. No better weapon exists on this planet. EDIT: Also, check out the [url=http://olegvolk.net/gallery/d/42263-2/KSG_mesa_tactical_sidesaddle_4562web.jpg]KEL-TEC KSG[/url]. Same 12 gauge power, but in a shorter, lighter form.
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age, type of residence, state of residence, neighbor situation? gotta be 21 for a pistol, laws vary extremely from state to state, and your type of home and neighbor situation are very important factors.
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1 ReplyBetter buy a bunch before king Obama takes them away... /jk
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Spray and pray.
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I feel pretty safe with my FN P90 airsoft gun.. It can leave welts on you with a tee shirt on from about 4 meters away (Well that is all we tested so far) and it fires at 370 FPS.. Full auto to the face would probably enough to scare someone off.
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Remington 870, with buck shot for all rounds, don't want to get robber blood on your nice floor or mess up your dry wall.
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2 RepliesM134 Minigun. /thread
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Edited by Vien 'Quitonm: 4/9/2013 9:23:34 PMI'm happy with my Ruger P-95. It's around $200 and it's great for home defense. You do not need an expensive gun like the Glocks for a short ranged shot. It's decent in accuracy at around 25 meters, which is more than enough. Remember to have a blank upon the first shot as a warning.
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Mossberg 500 or a Glock. If you don't want to spend a lot but want something reliable and extremely easy to maintain, I suggest Glocks 3rd gen.
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2 RepliesGet a Glock. They are extremely reliable, controllable, and have hi-capacity mags.
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5 RepliesGet a dog. A big dog. You don't need to get to it, it's always ready, it's its own alarm system, no ammo required, no effort required.
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6 RepliesShotguns, generally, are not the best option for home defense. Many states have regulations on minimum barrel lengths, making them too long to be safe or easily used indoors. Check your state's laws first before deciding on purchasing a shotgun for home defense. Remember, usually the length specified is barrel length, not firearm length, so it would likely be a 3ft piece of metal you are swinging around corners. I would recommend finding a local range that offers the ability to rent firearms to use on their course (there's one near my house that allows you to rent any style for $8. Try out several hand guns and see what you like. Generally, you've got two or three options when it comes to caliburs: 9mm, .40 and .45. .45, obviously, is going to give you the most stopping power, but that is gained through sacrificing magazine capacity and reacquisition time (time between firing, managing recoil, and retraining sights). 9mm is a great round for starters, as it offers decent stopping power without tremendous recoil. .40 is obviously in the middle, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's the best of both worlds. Your primary shopping points are going to be what is legal to use in your area (your gun shop and personal research should help with this), your budget, and what feels "right" in your hands. The later is the most important option, as a firearm should be something that is comfortable and easily controlled for safest and most appropriate use. I can't recommend any .40 or .45 handguns, but check out the XD series firearms from Springfield armory. My roommate owns an XDm, and I've always been pretty fond of it.
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6 Replies1. Get an alarm system 2. Buy better locks 3. ??? 4. Profit
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6 RepliesThis should do nicely. Teh puma hear's they're all the rage right now.
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I'd advise a shotgun. It's more powerful, easier to use, and less expensive than a pistol. You won't even really need a low gauge one either. instead of 12, you could get maybe an 18 or 16.
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Edited by FGDSFGDFG: 4/8/2013 10:46:58 PM
Started a new topic: I want a gun for general badassery(9 Replies))
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1 Reply[quote]You will need to think what type of a gun or guns you will want and/or need. You will have to learn how to properly handle a firearm and how to take care of it and learn how it functions. The next guide is about buying a handgun and general information considering weapons. Buying a handgun can be a dizzying ordeal. The popularity of them ensures that you have enough choices to make your head spin, with prices ranging from an expensive lunch to a used car. For as many handguns as there are surprisingly few become truly popular, but they are popular for a reason, so start narrowing down your choices and preferences by examining them. Smiff & Wess, Glocks, HKs, Sigs, CZs, Berettas and Rugers. There are tons more, but don't get ahead of yourself. Ergonomics are somewhat difficult to nail down, because when you pick up a gun you "like," you're going to WANT to like it, you may overlook it's flaws or uncomfortable features. Pick a frame size first. Full size handguns generally offer longer grips, higher capacity magazines and longer barrels. Semi-compacts usually still have long enough grips that fingers aren't left without purchase, they accommodate fewer rounds (usually 2-3 less) and have shorter barrels. Compacts usually have very short grips for easier concealment, even fewer rounds and even shorter barrels. Pocket guns are very small, very thin, nearly always single stack, with very short barrels. Grip diameter will almost never differ between different frame sizes of the same model. [/quote] -From /k/ 4Chan Weapons board it's a nice guide so i posted it here to help OP out
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I recommend you get the largest caliber firearm you're comfortable using. Not for any tactical purpose, simply because it's scary. You don't want to kill a home invader. There are a lot of legal and ethical issues there. But if you can have him staring down the barrel of a .44, he'll run away pissing himself. That's the way to go.
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A simple pump action 12 gauge shotgun should do you good. Don't get a semi-auto because the sound of a pump action cycling can send a criminal running for the hills. For this I would recommend a Remington 870.
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I am joking by the way.
