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Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:45 pm to stomp
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At minimum, go to your local gun store that has a range, make a purchase and fire off some rounds around a range safety officer.
In general, its NOT a good idea to go carrying something you are not competent with.
This right here.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:46 pm to Morgus
How much do these guns y’all are talking about cost? Ready to arm myself.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:48 pm to Morgus
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Wasn't sure about shotgun vs pistol for home defense but the consensus is pretty clear there.
A tactical shotgun is a superior close quarter weapon. There's a reason why they're used by SWAT. They're short (maneuverable) and they don't require pinpoint accuracy. Also, someone mentioned using birdshot and I agree with this. If you're talking home defense, birdshot would work well. You're not going to kill anyone with it most likely, but they will not want to keep up the fight after being peppered with lead.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:48 pm to AUauditor
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I was looking for a pocket pistol with punch and a thumb (not trigger) safety.
Check out a Sig P365.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:48 pm to Morgus
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Recommendations for a first time gun?
The one you can find ammo for.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:49 pm to lsursb
glock 17 -500
remington 870 -350
mossberg 590A1- 500
Benelli M4- 2500
remington 870 -350
mossberg 590A1- 500
Benelli M4- 2500
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:49 pm to lsursb
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How much do these guns y’all are talking about cost? Ready to arm myself.
You can get guns to match pretty much any budget.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:49 pm to Morgus
Handgun, or rifle? What will it’s intended purpose? For home defense, you should get a shotgun.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:50 pm to UcobiaA
quote:Fantastic little gun
Check out a Sig P365.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:52 pm to Morgus
I don’t want to get to technical but after years of using firearms I strongly recommend that you get the gat. That’s your best bet.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:54 pm to Morgus
AR 15
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:55 pm to UcobiaA
Thanks, I’ll check it out.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:57 pm to stomp
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At minimum, go to your local gun store that has a range, make a purchase and fire off some rounds around a range safety officer.
In general, its NOT a good idea to go carrying something you are not competent with.
This sounds like a good immediate first step.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 10:57 pm to AUauditor
Benelli M4 ....I really need a home defense shotgun.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 11:03 pm to Morgus
You don’t seem like someone who enjoys shooting or hunts. So just get a .357 revolver that fits your price range. Simple to use, very few moving parts, and low maintenance.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 11:07 pm to taeemwar
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Benelli M4 ....I really need a home defense shotgun.
Finest made tactical shotgun on the planet
Posted on 5/30/20 at 11:07 pm to Morgus
For an inexperienced individual looking for home defense, I’d recommend a pump action shotgun (I prefer Remington but multiple good options) with buckshot. At 2 AM in the dark you want to able to point it in the intruders general direction and feel confident you’ll connect, especially if you are not a marksman to begin with.
I’d also recommend a small, light pistol (really whichever you find most comfortable, options are nearly limitless) that can be kept near where you sleep and quickly accessed. I am very fond of S&W 9 mm.
I’d also recommend a small, light pistol (really whichever you find most comfortable, options are nearly limitless) that can be kept near where you sleep and quickly accessed. I am very fond of S&W 9 mm.
This post was edited on 5/30/20 at 11:14 pm
Posted on 5/30/20 at 11:10 pm to BoarEd
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tactical shotgun is a superior close quarter weapon. There's a reason why they're used by SWAT. They're short (maneuverable) and they don't require pinpoint accuracy. Also, someone mentioned using birdshot and I agree with this. If you're talking home defense, birdshot would work well. You're not going to kill anyone with it most likely, but they will not want to keep up the fight after being peppered with lead.
Terrible fricking advice. Birdshot first home defense will get you killed. Would you use rat shot for your 9mm Glock? Store bought shotguns aren’t CQB guns. A 14” SBS would be okay but requires a stamp.
Posted on 5/30/20 at 11:10 pm to baobabtiger
quote:All of what you said is very true, but a .357 is a hand canon. I own one and it's definitely not my first choice for home defense. That fricker shoots fireballs out the muzzle.
So just get a .357 revolver that fits your price range. Simple to use, very few moving parts, and low maintenance.
I shot it once without hearing protect and my ears rang for a day. 
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