- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What's a good first gun to buy for home security?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:04 am
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:04 am
I didn't grow up hunting, and I've never owned a gun. I've fired pistols, rifles, and shotguns in the past, but only every once in a blue moon, and it's been probably over a decade since I fired one.
I'd like to buy some kind of firearm for home security, as well as to take to the range to become more familiar with firearms (safety, how they work, etc.). I think it's also something that could develop into more firearms in the future as I become more comfortable.
What should I start with? I want something strong enough to stop home invaders in their tracks, but also want to be reasonable in terms of cost, ammunition costs, something I can handle, etc.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
I'd like to buy some kind of firearm for home security, as well as to take to the range to become more familiar with firearms (safety, how they work, etc.). I think it's also something that could develop into more firearms in the future as I become more comfortable.
What should I start with? I want something strong enough to stop home invaders in their tracks, but also want to be reasonable in terms of cost, ammunition costs, something I can handle, etc.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
17
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:07 am to PenguinNinja
Double barrel shotgun
My source?
Uncle Joe Biden
My source?
Uncle Joe Biden
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:07 am to PenguinNinja
Shotgun. You can find one for $100
ETA
Remington 870 is what you want.
ETA
Remington 870 is what you want.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 11:10 am
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:11 am to PenguinNinja
AR-15
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:12 am to PenguinNinja
If you're not very familiar with guns and how to operate one at this point, start out with something like a .38 revolver. Easy to load, use and maintain. Take it to the range and learn gun safety practices. Read up on gun safety.
Don't go out and get a semi-auto/recoil operated pistol until you're familiar enough with safety procedures and how to handle, load and operate a firearm.
Don't go out and get a semi-auto/recoil operated pistol until you're familiar enough with safety procedures and how to handle, load and operate a firearm.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:15 am to PenguinNinja
shotgun, just point and shoot, no aiming needed as long as you point within a foot of where they are at.
the whole idea of a shotgun is for non accurate aimed shooting
the whole idea of a shotgun is for non accurate aimed shooting
Posted on 1/21/18 at 11:17 am to keakar
quote:
shotgun, just point and shoot, no aiming needed as long as you point within a foot of where they are at.
the whole idea of a shotgun is for non accurate aimed shooting
Whatever you do don’t listen to this guy. Might jus be trolling.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:21 pm to PenguinNinja
Do you live near Baton Rouge? I’m an instructor and offer lessons (concealed carry and basic handgun shooting). If you don’t live near BR I’d go to your nearest gun range and pay to learn the basics before buying a firearm.
Getting good instruction early on is very important since bad habits are hard to unlearn. If you don’t have a background hunting or growing up around guns, you truly are going in blind. I’d fill that foundation with some good firearms information before making a purchase.
Getting good instruction early on is very important since bad habits are hard to unlearn. If you don’t have a background hunting or growing up around guns, you truly are going in blind. I’d fill that foundation with some good firearms information before making a purchase.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:29 pm to PenguinNinja
I would suggest you go to you local gun range and test out some of the pistols they have there. It's all about finding what you are comfortable with. The people there should also be able to help sign you up for some training classes.
As far as the actual firearm goes, the standard response from the board is either a standard full size 9mm (Glock 17 which is semi) or a .357( Ruger GP 100 which is a revolver). However, if you do opt for the .357, start off shooting .38spcl ammo through it. The ammo is cheaper and the recoil is much less.
As far as the actual firearm goes, the standard response from the board is either a standard full size 9mm (Glock 17 which is semi) or a .357( Ruger GP 100 which is a revolver). However, if you do opt for the .357, start off shooting .38spcl ammo through it. The ammo is cheaper and the recoil is much less.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:32 pm to PenguinNinja
Mossberg 590a1
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:36 pm to bapple
Got to agree with Bapple here. If you haven't shot in more than a decade take some lessons and build up your shooting fundamentals first. If you goto a range and try a couple different types of weapons before having your fundamentals down you're wasting that range time.
Make sure you have the basics of shooting first then use that skillset to make an educated decision on what you want to purchase.
And don't listen to somebody that says a shotgun is just point and shoot, you still have to aim it. Even with no choke on the barrel you aren't going to get that much of a spread on the shot with in-home distances. You will need to aim it (get those fundamentals in)
Make sure you have the basics of shooting first then use that skillset to make an educated decision on what you want to purchase.
And don't listen to somebody that says a shotgun is just point and shoot, you still have to aim it. Even with no choke on the barrel you aren't going to get that much of a spread on the shot with in-home distances. You will need to aim it (get those fundamentals in)
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:44 pm to bapple
quote:
Getting good instruction early on is very important since bad habits are hard to unlearn
He's right. I never sought training. Just went to the range and started blasting away, even though I'd never owned a handgun. Always shot to the left of center. I started compensating by aiming to the right. A Ouachita Parish sheriff told me I was holding my Shield to tightly with my right hand. That was why I kept pulling the gun to the right when I pulled the trigger. He told me to hold the gun steady with my left hand, and to use the right hand for pulling the trigger. I could actually hit the bullseye without aiming to the right of it after that day.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:04 pm to PenguinNinja
Remington 870
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:06 pm to bapple
quote:The next no colors.
Do you live near Baton Rouge? I’m an instructor and offer lessons (concealed carry and basic handgun shooting).
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:08 pm to doliss
quote:Wrong. I don't even "aim" when I shoot doves and seldom don't limit out if there are birds.
And don't listen to somebody that says a shotgun is just point and shoot, you still have to aim it.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:20 pm to Ace Midnight
Colt AR6720
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:40 pm to PenguinNinja
AR15 is the best weapon for home defense. Cheap to shoot, ammo is widely available, recoil is super low, ammunition capacity is better than any other option, easiest to reload, ammunition is highly lethal but does not over-penetrate sheet rock, and it is easier to shoot by a huge margin over shotguns and handguns.
Also, new Remington 870s are arse. Buy one and when you pull it out to use, you will be pulling out a rusty piece of shite. They are called Rustington for a reason. If you are hell-bent on getting a shotgun, go with a Mossberg 590 or Benelli Supernova tactical for pump and any of the well known semi autos if you want one (Benelli m2 tactical, Benelli m4, Beretta 1301, Mossberg 930).
Also, new Remington 870s are arse. Buy one and when you pull it out to use, you will be pulling out a rusty piece of shite. They are called Rustington for a reason. If you are hell-bent on getting a shotgun, go with a Mossberg 590 or Benelli Supernova tactical for pump and any of the well known semi autos if you want one (Benelli m2 tactical, Benelli m4, Beretta 1301, Mossberg 930).
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:00 pm to ChatRabbit77
Winchester sxp defender with 00 buck shot. Get one take it to an indoor range and shoot it. Shooting inside structures is different then shooting outside, same principle but percussion, maneuvering, etc is all something you need to take into consideration if your truely interested in defending your home. The night someone breaks in possibly armed is not the night you want to try it out for the first time! Also shooting inside a home there’s a lot to consider like what’s behind the target, possibly a bedroom with someone in it and other factors.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:05 pm to PenguinNinja
Glock 19
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:18 pm to PenguinNinja
Do you live alone? No one needs a rifle or .357 mag for home defense. A 20 gauge load of 6 shot in the chest at home defense ranges will stop anyone in their tracks, without killing everyone else in the house and your neighbors.
Page 1 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News