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Big Cholla · 09-07-2004, 10:31 PM

I teach home defense as part of my CCW class. A 12 ga. short barrel shotgun is good for your "secure" room. Loads for it should be buckshot and slugs, usually loaded buck, buck, slug, buck, slug. But, what about the rest of the home? I like to have at least two large-bore semi-auto pistols stashed in other places that are handy. Every "shooter" in your household should be trained on and familiar with all firearms that are loaded and ready. Home invasion is becoming a bigger problem than breakins. You must figure out your defense plan and safety requirements that are optimal for your home and family. Investigate local laws. Take instructional classes as available. Any gun is better than no gun at all. Muzzle blast is not a problem since in any self defense situation you will be in "Tachy-Psyche" mode and your hearing ability will be shut down or reduced. The bad guy/s will also be in "Tachy-Psyche" and will not be able to hear you rack your shotgun to load, so keep it loaded from the start.

"God created man, Sam Colt made them all equal."

09-07-2004, 10:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
Big Cholla Upright Location: Las Vegas, Nevada	I teach home defense as part of my CCW class. A 12 ga. short barrel shotgun is good for your "secure" room. Loads for it should be buckshot and slugs, usually loaded buck, buck, slug, buck, slug. But, what about the rest of the home? I like to have at least two large-bore semi-auto pistols stashed in other places that are handy. Every "shooter" in your household should be trained on and familiar with all firearms that are loaded and ready. Home invasion is becoming a bigger problem than breakins. You must figure out your defense plan and safety requirements that are optimal for your home and family. Investigate local laws. Take instructional classes as available. Any gun is better than no gun at all. Muzzle blast is not a problem since in any self defense situation you will be in "Tachy-Psyche" mode and your hearing ability will be shut down or reduced. The bad guy/s will also be in "Tachy-Psyche" and will not be able to hear you rack your shotgun to load, so keep it loaded from the start. "God created man, Sam Colt made them all equal." Last edited by Big Cholla; 09-07-2004 at 10:43 PM..