All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
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1. If you are a new or inexperienced shooter, go take classes
2. Rent a couple types of each firearm at a range and find what YOU are comfortable with. Semiauto or revolver, pump or semi auto, lever or semi auto. Try multiple calibers. Bigger isnt always better. You can get ideas but ultimately all that matters is what works for you.
3. Have a means to secure it safely especially if you have anyone under 30 in the house.
4. Make sure you understand all local laws on protecting property and the use of force to do so.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 about half a dozen times then go to a reputable local dealer and get something of quality that you hopefully will never use for anything other than target practice.
I will add take hunter safety classes and pass the testGood list there. Here's what I'd say...
Take your time choosing your first gun. If you don't fully embrace the process, it will never be used. When I say used, that means practicing. Not shooting perps. If you're not fully committed to being a gun owner and shooter, it may be more of a liability to you.
1. Find a friend or family member who can show you the ropes.
2. Have them take you to a gun range and try out as much as you can. Most places will rent all kinds.
3. If you don't know someone, watch lots of youtube videos. Most gun channels are very careful and knowledgeable. Some can be entertaining too. May I recommend "thearmorychannel" ? Pete knows his stuff and his delivery is classic, east-coast humor.
4. Go to a gun show and hold the firearms. The feel in your hands is important. You want it to feel right...like an extension of your hand.
5. Practice practice practice.
And did I mention safety? The gun is always loaded.
They wont let you fail anymore. You get to change your wrong answers at the end. A little disappointed when I saw that.I will add take hunter safety classes and pass the test
All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
Wtf that’s stupidThey wont let you fail anymore. You get to change your wrong answers at the end. A little disappointed when I saw that.
wtf that’s stupidThey wont let you fail anymore. You get to change your wrong answers at the end. A little disappointed when I saw that.
Good list.12 gauge tactical mossberg
1911
AR
All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
Home defense is kind of a no-brainer, get a handgun. 9mm or .45 depending on what you're comfortable with handling in a crisis situation. Even a 22 is enough to deter but doesn't have much stopping power if you're paranoid about that.
That’s good advice. Good gun ranges have a ton you can try1. If you are a new or inexperienced shooter, go take classes
2. Rent a couple types of each firearm at a range and find what YOU are comfortable with. Semiauto or revolver, pump or semi auto, lever or semi auto. Try multiple calibers. Bigger isnt always better. You can get ideas but ultimately all that matters is what works for you.
3. Have a means to secure it safely especially if you have anyone under 30 in the house.
4. Make sure you understand all local laws on protecting property and the use of force to do so.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 about half a dozen times then go to a reputable local dealer and get something of quality that you hopefully will never use for anything other than target practice.
Went the 9mm route a few years ago. Not a gun enthusiast/collector, so I just bought the cheapest, but well-rated pistol I could find. Went with Taurus. One a double-stack clip, and the other, a slim version, single stack. Both smaller for CC purposes. Both have fired consistently well with mediocre ammo. No jams, stovepipes, etc.All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
Went the 9mm route a few years ago. Not a gun enthusiast/collector, so I just bought the cheapest, but well-rated pistol I could find. Went with Taurus. One a double-stack magazine, and the other, a slim version, single stack. Both smaller for CC purposes. Both have fired consistently well with mediocre ammo. No jams, stovepipes, etc.
I’ve got a Gatling Gun behind my front door, an Uzi under my bed and an AK-47 in every sh!tter just in case the riots make their way to the ‘burbs, or when the robots come, or when I know the libruls r gunna take r guns.
Funny- did I stovetops?? I must have been hungrier than I thought. Full on Freudian! I need to put more rounds through both, and clean...STAT. They have an unusually deep trigger, but I don't mind. Just have to be careful not to over-squeeze and cause inaccuracy.FIFY. Nothing wrong with your choice there.
I’ve got a Gatling Gun behind my front door, an Uzi under my bed and an AK-47 in every sh!tter just in case the riots make their way to the ‘burbs, or when the robots come, or when I know the libruls r gunna take r guns.
LOL. Accuracy get so much better once you know the break point on your trigger. I've always preferred hammer-fired so that I see the movement occur while training.Funny- did I stovetops?? I must have been hungrier than I thought. Full on Freudian! I need to put more rounds through both, and clean...STAT. They have an unusually deep trigger, but I don't mind. Just have to be careful not to over-squeeze and cause inaccuracy.
That makes sense with the hammer. My hands are way too big for the gun. I just have to get the left hand in the game, a bit, on the grip, to prevent the over - squeeze and "slice" to the right.LOL. Accuracy get so much better once you know the break point on your trigger. I've always preferred hammer-fired so that I see the movement occur while training.
I hope these mother f’ers bring it. They need to get a haircut. I’m ready
SuperSoaker 50
250 with the back pack too heavy? The good old days of the supersoaker
MK-19All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
All this crap going on looking for recommendations for home defense (no dog recommendations please)-
1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
First and foremost, as others have said get training. Know how to operate your firearm safely.
That said, my recommendations... I'm going to list a number for each, which you want would depend on how they fit you and other preferences that you may have... I am only going to list semi auto handguns because that's where most of my experience is. If you want a revolver I can recommend some too but I don't have as much experience with them.
As far as calibers, I'd stay 12 gauge, 9mm, and 223 respectively. Maybe swap 9mm for 40 S&W because 40 has been easier to find lately, but you'll be dealing with more recoil.
Shotgun
Mossberg 500/590
Stevens 320/350
Remington 870
Handgun
Glock (Don't like them personally but they are good guns)
CZ (75B, P-07, P-09, P-10F, P-10C)
Smith & Wesson M&P line
Springfield XD line
Rifle
AR-15 platform rifle (go with a reputable brand)
AK-M (again, research reputable brands)
Ruger PC Carbine (you can get one that will use glock pistol mags)
Keltec Sub 2000
Keltec SU-16
Ruger Mini-14
HiPoint 995 (they are cheap and ugly but they just work)
Got a Keltec sub-2000 chambered in 9mm. Also uses Glock magazines. So much fun to shoot. Just don't try to put aluminum cased ammo through it.
Great suggestions. Big fan of CZ.First and foremost, as others have said get training. Know how to operate your firearm safely.
That said, my recommendations... I'm going to list a number for each, which you want would depend on how they fit you and other preferences that you may have... I am only going to list semi auto handguns because that's where most of my experience is. If you want a revolver I can recommend some too but I don't have as much experience with them.
As far as calibers, I'd stay 12 gauge, 9mm, and 223 respectively. Maybe swap 9mm for 40 S&W because 40 has been easier to find lately, but you'll be dealing with more recoil.
Shotgun
Mossberg 500/590
Stevens 320/350
Remington 870
Handgun
Glock (Don't like them personally but they are good guns)
CZ (75B, P-07, P-09, P-10F, P-10C)
Smith & Wesson M&P line
Springfield XD line
Rifle
AR-15 platform rifle (go with a reputable brand)
AK-M (again, research reputable brands)
Ruger PC Carbine (you can get one that will use glock pistol mags)
Keltec Sub 2000
Keltec SU-16
Ruger Mini-14
HiPoint 995 (they are cheap and ugly but they just work)
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1) shotgun
2)handgun
3)rifle
thanks
Great suggestions. Big fan of CZ.
Substitute a 9mm for a. 40 S&W. I like your style. Thats like going from "pew pew" to "KABLAMMO". Its literally the only gun I've shot that intimidated me, but holy crap are they fun.First and foremost, as others have said get training. Know how to operate your firearm safely.
That said, my recommendations... I'm going to list a number for each, which you want would depend on how they fit you and other preferences that you may have... I am only going to list semi auto handguns because that's where most of my experience is. If you want a revolver I can recommend some too but I don't have as much experience with them.
As far as calibers, I'd stay 12 gauge, 9mm, and 223 respectively. Maybe swap 9mm for 40 S&W because 40 has been easier to find lately, but you'll be dealing with more recoil.
Shotgun
Mossberg 500/590
Stevens 320/350
Remington 870
Handgun
Glock (Don't like them personally but they are good guns)
CZ (75B, P-07, P-09, P-10F, P-10C)
Smith & Wesson M&P line
Springfield XD line
Rifle
AR-15 platform rifle (go with a reputable brand)
AK-M (again, research reputable brands)
Ruger PC Carbine (you can get one that will use glock pistol mags)
Keltec Sub 2000
Keltec SU-16
Ruger Mini-14
HiPoint 995 (they are cheap and ugly but they just work)