Ruger LCR. Anybody on the OB own one?

I have one...wanna buy it?

LOL....Cadello's shop is always open

I bought one for my wife but sometimes carry it concealed myself. Best decision I could have made for our needs and budget. It depends on too many situations to throw out blanket statements one way or the other. As far as pistols are concerned, most women (my wife especially) have trouble working a pistol, especially if it gets jammed, I wouldn't even consider one.
The revolver is very simple to use, pull trigger, bang. No slide to rack, no magazines, feed problems, jams.

Having said that, shotguns are the absolute best bet HD but it all depends on the size and layout of your house, other weapons, kids, etc.

For example, my wife knows to go for the 12 gauge if a threat occurs but it is located on the other side of the house from the living room, which is frequented the most by her. The LCR sits in the armrest of her recliner. If for some reason someone were to kick the door in she has immediate protection on hand. Most other situations she'll run to the bedroom and grab the 12 gauge.

The LCR is an accurate, dependable, well made weapon at a reasonable price, imo. The wife and I both love it.

She needs to start with a .22 pistol revolver & work up to a .38. For self-defense, I would not go any lower than a .380

Too many people, women & men alike, go out and purchase large caliber, semi-automatic side arms who have NO clue what soever as how to fire a pistol. Usually, they either sell them or they sit in the closet somwhere.

Best thing to do is find a friend who has several pistols and try to demo them at the firing range. A lot of outlets & ranges have demos that they will rent out.

The best thing to do is to get a pistol that is right for you. And , yes practice practice practice.

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ut if i have a toddler or very young children running around, I will want to unload it and put it in a gun safe. What does the OB say?

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The best solution is to unload it and lock it up when you get up in the morning, and load it up before you go to bed IMO. Unless you live in the hood, you probably aren't going to get marauded in the daylight.

The main thing is to teach your kids about gun safety as soon as they are old enough to understand.

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The best solution is to unload it and lock it up when you get up in the morning, and load it up before you go to bed IMO

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This is a valid method.

There are also single gun wall lockers that are designed to be quick access.

Shot guns are pretty easy and fast for an adult to load so keeping the gun unloaded is nto that big of a deal if you keep the shells within reach.

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The main thing is to teach your kids about gun safety as soon as they are old enough to understand.

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I would add that this education should include gun consequences. Let the little guy go with you when you practice. ALWAYS follow safe gun handling (muzzle control) while in front of your child even with their toy guns, BB guns, ect. Let them experience the violent explosion that occurs when a 12 gauge shell is fired. Shot some watermelons and let the see the damage, let them feel the kick of the gun, and if you hunt let them see entrance and exit wounds and explain the finality of death that occurs everytime you pull a trigger.