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Gorgo · 08-10-2003, 10:32 AM

Here's my 2 cents on best choices for home defense:

Shotgun:
20 Gauge not 12 Guage, less recoil, plenty of stopping power.
Use Slug or Buckshot, not birdshot.
Get the shortest barrel you can, 18" is the legal limit for a civilian.

Hangun:
Revolver - .357 Mag or .38 Special, 4" barrel
Semi-auto - 9 MM or 40 S&W, mid-size frame, 4-5" barrel
Ammo - Jacketed Hollowpoint ammo, Federal, Corbon, Winchester brands

Gun Lock/Safe:
A trigger lock will keep the gun secure with a child in the house.
Get one from MasterLock that uses a key.
Alternately, a small tabletop safe that has a quick release. One style has a handprint on top with fingertip buttons, for opening in the dark.

Gun Training:
I firmly believe anyone who wants to own a gun get training. Check your nearest Gun Ranges for firearms training classes.
A Concealed Carry class is even better because they discuss the laws regarding ownership and use of firearms.

I personally own a Mossberg 500 series shotgun and a Ruger P95 9MM hangun. So I follow my own advice.

08-10-2003, 10:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gorgo Tilted Location: Tampa Bay, Florida	Here's my 2 cents on best choices for home defense: Shotgun: 20 Gauge not 12 Guage, less recoil, plenty of stopping power. Use Slug or Buckshot, not birdshot. Get the shortest barrel you can, 18" is the legal limit for a civilian. Hangun: Revolver - .357 Mag or .38 Special, 4" barrel Semi-auto - 9 MM or 40 S&W, mid-size frame, 4-5" barrel Ammo - Jacketed Hollowpoint ammo, Federal, Corbon, Winchester brands Gun Lock/Safe: A trigger lock will keep the gun secure with a child in the house. Get one from MasterLock that uses a key. Alternately, a small tabletop safe that has a quick release. One style has a handprint on top with fingertip buttons, for opening in the dark. Gun Training: I firmly believe anyone who wants to own a gun get training. Check your nearest Gun Ranges for firearms training classes. A Concealed Carry class is even better because they discuss the laws regarding ownership and use of firearms. I personally own a Mossberg 500 series shotgun and a Ruger P95 9MM hangun. So I follow my own advice. __________________ Will Code for food . . .