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Home Defense Rookie Here. Have a couple questions.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:55 am
Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:55 am
I have a 12 gauge Beretta 686 Onyx pro, obviously not the best for home defense, but it is all I have.
Preface: I know how to use the gun well, not a ringer by any means but have had it and used it for about 5 years.
I now live uptown in a house with a friend, no kids or anything, closer to some sketchy areas then I have ever been.
Questions I have.
Where should I keep it, under my bed, behind my desk?
Do I keep the sleeve on?
Should I keep it loaded or just have ammo close by? I have never seen a gun go off by falling or something, but I am sure it is possible.
I have some Remington #1 buck shot for ammo.
I am sorry if we have discussed this before, I couldn't find a good thread by google search.
I appreciate any help, thanks.
Preface: I know how to use the gun well, not a ringer by any means but have had it and used it for about 5 years.
I now live uptown in a house with a friend, no kids or anything, closer to some sketchy areas then I have ever been.
Questions I have.
Where should I keep it, under my bed, behind my desk?
Do I keep the sleeve on?
Should I keep it loaded or just have ammo close by? I have never seen a gun go off by falling or something, but I am sure it is possible.
I have some Remington #1 buck shot for ammo.
I am sorry if we have discussed this before, I couldn't find a good thread by google search.
I appreciate any help, thanks.
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Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:58 am to lighter345
Sleep with it in the bed with you
Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:58 am to lighter345
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12 gauge
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home defense
you're doing it right
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Where should I keep it, under my bed
sure or in the corner of your room/closet
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Do I keep the sleeve on
i do
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Should I keep it loaded or just have ammo close by? I
LLoaded if you dont have kids. loaded and secured if you do
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I have some Remington #1 buck shot for ammo
thats fine, but get some slugs
Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:59 am to lighter345
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hould I keep it loaded or just have ammo close by? I have never seen a gun go off by falling or something, but I am sure it is possible.
I have some Remington #1 buck shot for ammo.
Load it! You can leave that gun loaded for 10 years and it won't go off by itself.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:00 pm to lighter345
I'd keep it loaded. One buckshot, one slug
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:02 pm to NicoBlues
thanks y'all, I just needed to make sure I was doing it the safest most effective way.
I will load it, and get some slugs. One slug and one buckshot alternate?
ETA: that has been answered now too. thanks
I will load it, and get some slugs. One slug and one buckshot alternate?
ETA: that has been answered now too. thanks
This post was edited on 9/26/12 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:05 pm to lighter345
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Where should I keep it
4 inches from you frickin' chest Pile. 4 frickING INCHES!
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:05 pm to lighter345
keep my HD shotgun loaded, begind the headboard muzzle down.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:09 pm to lighter345
quote:within arm's reach
Where should I keep it
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:20 pm to lighter345
I'd keep it loaded and standing up alongside your bed post. (assuming you don't have kids)
You can buy this for $200 from Academy.
You can buy this for $200 from Academy.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:21 pm to BRgetthenet
lol 
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:39 pm to Slickback
Nothing more intimidating then hearing that pump put one in the chamber. I think thats why I'm so partial to pumps.
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You can buy this for $200 from Academy.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:50 pm to braindeadboxer
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Nothing more intimidating then hearing that pump put one in the chamber. I think thats why I'm so partial to pumps.
I keep a shell chambered. I think the sound of the first shot is more intimidating.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:54 pm to CaptainsWafer
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I think the sound of the first shot is more intimidating.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:54 pm to lighter345
My old 12 sits in that little gap between the box spring and the frame. Always loaded.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:57 pm to lighter345
Slugs on top, 00 buck on bottom. Load, leaning in the corner of your room closest to the bed.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 12:57 pm to Slickback
I've always thought the safety going "click" was the most intimidating.
Posted on 9/26/12 at 1:09 pm to lighter345
Slugs are overrated for HD IMO
Posted on 9/26/12 at 1:10 pm to RATeamWannabe
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Slugs are overrated for HD IMO
I agree, I'd rather have buchshot
Posted on 9/26/12 at 1:22 pm to 4X4DEMON
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Slugs are overrated for HD IMO
Not to get into a ballistics debate, but I'd imagine you'd really have to worry about wall penetration with slugs in a HD situation as well. Especially if you have kids, or live in an apartment.
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