[Jack Hammer]

My two cents: Remington 870 12 ga. Inexpensive, very reliable, excellent abd versatile defensive weapon

[John Robie]

I agree that is a good weapon. I have one. I did hear that remmington has raised prices a lot recently though, but you should still get one. You also may want to look at an AKor another inexpensive semi-auto. Make sure you buy at least 1,000 rounds.

[singfreedom]

That was going to be my suggestion—or a Mossberg, they're even cheaper but a good weapon. If you are a small frame person, you might even try a 20 gage. If you are a small lady, like me, you might even try a “Junior” or “Youth” model.

Buy a case of “ought”, or “double ought”, buck shells and go directly to a gun range. It's gonna be loud so prepare yourself, but you can do this. With a shotgun “aim” is not quite as important as with a handgun. You just need to “point” it in the right direction for maximum impact. (The shells I recommended have either eight or fourteen pellets in them, so they hit an “area”, approx. a foot in diameter, rather than a “spot” like a handgun or rifle.)

Jack, my favorite personal shotgun is a 870 Wingmaster Junior 20 gage. I love it. My sweet hubby got it for me for Christmas 2 years ago.

[saminfl]

My two cents: Remington 870 12 ga. Inexpensive, very reliable, excellent abd versatile defensive weapon

Got one yesterday.