SELECTING A GUN FOR HOME DEFENSE

learn about guns dot com ^ | 10-2008 | Author is not DfU

[KYGrandma]

I think so. I think I will go and try a couple of shotguns and find one that is a good fit for me. I think I will leave the handgun and rifle to the husband. He was an expert shot in the military and can handle those. I just need something to point and shoot.

[bitterohiogunclinger]

I can't vouch for a .357 in that situation, but I have fired a .45 in house - clearing scenarios where the room was intentionally pitch black. We engaged the first target point blank, and used the muzzle flash to locate subsequent targets.
Muzzle flash might diminish night vision, but I don't think this would be a legitimate concern in a home defense situation. In my opinion, one should not be shooting at shadows in the dark. If it comes down to the door being kicked down and immediate response being the priority, then I think that muzzle flash and loud report won't even be noticed until afterward.

[Utah Binger]

Six Freepers and one Liberal all prepared.

[Pelagius of Asturias]

Let’s not forget that for those of us who live in the “good” states where it is allowed, a carry permit should be a priority.

[McGruff]

Remember Osama said how we cling to our guns and religion?

[j_tull]

Thanks for the tip, Jim. I was thinking more in terms of casual looters than in determined invaders.

[Dionysius]

No, Ron. It comes with a 28 in. barrel. The 18 1/2” barrel was an additional 90 bucks. D

[Las Vegas Ron]

Thanks, Dionysis. Think I’ll pick one up tomorrow!

[bradthebuilder]

I am not a proud defender of the 2nd amendment, being unarmed and all, but if they come to take my kids to the obama camps, well, as long as I can a few of them rat bastards with me I hope my boy remembers what I died for.

[mad_as_he$$]

Semper Fi brother.

[doug from upland]

[al baby]

Don't forget yur bible. Gotta have both ya know.

I cut out the center of the pages thats where i keeps my loaded 1911

[Terry Mross]

Bought a .22 rifle because of the magazine size. I can get off 50 rounds without reloading. And the truth of the matter is we may have to take some long shots as we pick off the leaders of the hoardes.

[narses]

[Grizzled Bear]

I’ve got the Springfield XD 40 with a laser. It’s my first gun.

I considered the Springfield XD. My dealer steered me towards the Smith and Wesson M&P 45. I don't regret it.

[Terry Mross]

When I pick up a gun I remove the magazine, or rounds, check to insure there’s none in the chamber then point the gun up or down and pull the trigger. I feel safer when I hear the “click”. Did this one time and shot a hole in the wall. Scared the crap outta’ me. Guess I forgot to eject the round from the chamber.

[allmendream]

I can and does happen to the best of us. That is why the gun for home defense is a REVOLVER. No chambering a round, no safety.

Grab gun. Point. Pull trigger.

Much easier for the little lady to do. The last thing anybody needs is her to pull a gun on an intruder only to have it go ‘click’ ‘click’ ‘click’ because she forgot to take off the safety.

[El Gato]

What kind of locks are available for shotguns? I know nothing about guns, so keep it simple. Is there a lock that will fit inside the trigger area that can be removed easily with a key? I want that shotgun shown (under my bed), but don’t want a gun safe.

Yes there are such trigger locks. However don't use one except maybe while you are not in the house. They are dangerous to apply to a loaded and chambered firearm. If you aren't going to have it loaded or chambered, especially loaded, it's stick a big metal stick.

I'd keep it with a loaded magazine, but empty chamber. That way it can't go off, smaller children can't rack the slide to chamber a around (well maybe two of them could, but it would take some time, and make noise, so that's why you might want to go the trigger lock route *when you are not around*). And with an empty chamber, you get the deterrent effect of the sound of racking the slide.

Of course the gun should be in some kind of case or sleeve. A zipper type soft case or a hard case, unzipped or unlocked should to the job. You want it in the case, so it doesn't get all dusty and full of dust bunnies, but you also don't want to have to work a zipper or latches if the stuff hits the fan, so that's why unlocked/unzipped.

[El Gato]

Which side fired the first show is unknown. When the smoke cleared the farmers had run leaving eight dead in the park

Of course the next bunch of farmers, who made their stand at small bridge just a few miles up the road, did not run, but rather chased the occupiers all the way back to their base camp. They were joined by some of those who had fled the field during that first encounter, only this time they made good use of cover and concealment, rather than standing out in that park, and by then, it was they who had the superior numbers in the field.

I've been in that park, and been at the site of the bridge confrontation. I've also walked part of the road which the invaders used to flee back to base, meeting reinforcements near the "park", but the defenders shot up the reinforcements as well.

The following inscription is on a rock wall near the bridge:

They came three thousand miles, and died
to keep the past upon its throne:
unheard beyond the ocean tide
their XXXXX mother made her moan. (XXXX reveals country of origin).

The Bridge

[Farmer Dean]

Oh yea,I thought that I was the only person who bought 12 gauge ammo in BB or #2 shot.BB loads would shred an assailant out to 20 yards or so.