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by The Chief on June 6th, 2009
Well, I've answered similar questions here before, and I'm sure links are posted in my profile for them.
First of all, a gun in my house would not be my primary means of defense. I have children in the house and as such I do NOT leave any of my firearms loaded. Not even in one of those gun safes which have the quick access codes to (which I have yet to buy anyway).
But I DO have several firearms from which to choose from. Should the opportunity allow me to gain access to them AFTER moving my family to safety and getting them to call 911, my first choice would be my 12 Ga pump shotgun, followed by my .45 Colt.
My reasons are this:
1. A reasonable show of deadly force includes the psychological impact of the weapon presented. To that end, there is NOTHING so readily identifiable as the sound of a 12 gauge pump shotgun slide chambering a round.
The same theory follows for the sound of my Colt .45 slide chambering a round.
Both are unique and readily recognizable signs that SOMETHING has gone horribly wrong for the person(s) who breaks into my house.
2. My choice of firearms is also based upon two ballistic characteristics which are desirable:
-Sufficient firepower to take the invader down.
-Sufficient margin of safety with respect to any rounds escaping my house with sufficient energy to cause serious injury to any neighbors or passers-by.
The goal is to stop the invader...NOT kill or injure innocent people with my weapon.
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Comments
my choice's is to! +6
by Seeya says Dont Ever Give Up on June 7th, 2009
:)
by The Chief on June 7th, 2009
I read the answer, loved it, then noticed the author and understood. Of COURSE it was the Chief. :o)
by LarryH54 on July 16th, 2009
Heh! Thanks, Larry!
by The Chief on July 16th, 2009
Chief,
Great answer, well said and thought out. I agree with your choice whole heartedly.
by SgtThor on September 1st, 2009
Thank you, Sgt!
by The Chief on September 1st, 2009