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Originally Posted by Fallon
Due to an incident at home, we're considering the purchase of a firearm as well as the training on how to properly use and maintain said firearm.
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I intend this to stay locked in a safe with a safety lock on it, so would this change any of the 'permitting' or anything?
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Have fun running for the safe and fumbling with the key, fingers trembling from the adrenaline rush, when you actually need it. If it's a handgun, keep it on you at all times when in the house, only lock it up when you leave it at home unattended. If it's a long gun (shotgun with 00 buckshot for home defense,) keep it within arm's reach at night or where intruders' points of entry are not between you and it.
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Also, in a month we're moving from New Hampshire to Rhode Island. What kind of problems could this raise?
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You're driving through Massachusetts. Anything involving guns and that state is a problem, make sure you have enough gas to get through without stopping and avoid major cities.
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Originally Posted by Crompsin
Vermont, which has no state gun laws
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You have to be 18 to buy handguns.
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Originally Posted by longbough
If you are legally allowed to own a firearm you don't need a CCW to protect yourself in your own home.
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Some states like CT require you to have a pistol permit (which is the state CCW) to buy handguns.
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Another option mentioned was the shotgun - it's biggest advantage is that it's one of the most intimidating weapons for a bad-guy and is very effective at stopping said crook. The only problem is in knowing its operation and its limitations as a long arm in close quarters. Having a shotgun does not displace the utility of a good handgun.
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Guns aren't for intimidating, guns are for using lethal force to defend yourself. Racking a shotgun to intimidate an attacker will give him a chance to shoot first or let him know exactly where you are, giving him the upper hand.
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Originally Posted by Fire
it should be noted that while I am a fan of the 9mm, a ,45 has better stopping power, as does a .40- but they have more recoil and tend to be wider, and thus harder for smaller hands to get used to.........
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There's more recoil, but the larger frame of a .45 tends to offset the recoil and keep the gun more in line with the target in my experience.
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Originally Posted by longbough
The Remington 870 MCS is not AOW
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Depends on whether it came with a stock from the factory. If it did, it's a SBS. If it didn't, it's an AOW.
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Originally Posted by Crompsin
ALSO: Sellier and Bellot makes rubber buckshot.
www.CheaperThanDirt.com sells it pretty cheap.
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I'll make sure to pick some of that up if I ever want to bruise an intruder into submission. For now, I'll stick with my Federal Vital-Shok slugs. I used to think beanbags and rubber shot were a good idea, but I snapped back to reality and in a worst case scenario I'd rather make sure they aren't able to walk or point a gun at me after I shoot.