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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.
by Ms.A on June 7th, 2009
A 12 gauge shotgun is good and it goes with all my outfits!!
by MarthaStewart on June 6th, 2009
Glock 9mm
by Frosty toast on June 7th, 2009
tazer. fun to watch
by PrairieWind on June 6th, 2009
Canadians have a government that frowns on guns used for home protection.
by CT on June 6th, 2009
Can I have dogs?..I don't like guns :D
by Jen-Jen on June 6th, 2009
Beretta
by Anonymous on June 6th, 2009
A non-working one.
by 1858 Remington 1-21-13 on July 19th, 2009
I use my .44 cal. steel frame Remington with a .45 cal. conversion cylinder. This is the same gun that I use as my avatar.
by Anonymous on June 7th, 2009
Shotgun any day.
by Starmaster on June 6th, 2009
A shotgun
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on June 6th, 2009
12 gauge Browning automatic shotgun loaded with triple-ought buckshot. If anything survives 5 loads from that, RUN!!!
by Anonymous on August 30th, 2009
German Shephard named Gun. Big teeth mean bite.
by Nemesis on August 25th, 2009
Magnum 357
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on August 23rd, 2009
A . . . . . .sawed-off. . . . . . .SHOTGUN!!!!!!! But, at least, we DO have the SHOTGUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by GreenFreak on August 21st, 2009
A Super Soaker
by cj543christian on August 20th, 2009
a mini gun
by Pudge-Pudge on July 19th, 2009
i gotta 12 gauge mossburg 500 with the plug out hangin on the wall next to my bed. (dont tell noone the plugs out) :)
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on July 16th, 2009
Please, no gun.
by tuvw on June 8th, 2009
Snub-nose .38 revolver.
by Miss Anubis loves this season on June 6th, 2009
The biggest one I can shoot without breaking my shoulder
by sm00z on June 6th, 2009
A Buntline Special with a 10 inch long barrel.
by Isaac on June 6th, 2009
A Tasor. More fun, less death!
by Zlatko333 on June 6th, 2009
44 magnum booyah! :P
by Mexican Barbie on October 18th, 2009
AK 47
by pouncey on August 21st, 2009
a pump action shot gun i have one in my house well its my dads.
by MicrocosmicOrbit on August 21st, 2009
A Walther is pretty good. I like the SP22.
by MicrocosmicOrbit on August 20th, 2009
Glock 17
by anonymous on July 22nd, 2009
a sniper gun, all the way baby!! :)
by Amare bin on July 21st, 2009
machine gun would be great , AK47 or M4 or MP5 is okay
by the answer on July 17th, 2009
a ben affleck poster at the door.
by B-Brown on July 17th, 2009
If you live where I live? An AK47, would be the ideal gun. Trust me!
by Steve 313 on July 17th, 2009
I keep a simi auto 12 gage Beretta with number 1 buck shot. with the plug takeing out so that I have 5 shells instead of three.
I plan on geting a S&W modle 500 50 cal. long barrel.
many people would run at the sight of it ,most will run at the sound of it being shot even if I am inside and thay are outside at the street, and knowone will stand after being shot with one. the modle 500 is only good at home are in your vehicle for protection It would be very hard to concel on person.
by vinc3nt on July 16th, 2009
A compact high capacity semi-automatic pistol using 40S&W ammo.
For those who question the safety of a hand gun in the home may I suggest that you invest in gun training for the whole family. Cars are also very dangerous when used by the untrained.
by Elwood on July 16th, 2009
A 0.30 carbine or my ppk against people.....but I keep a 7.62x54 M-44 carbine in the event of a bear break-in. (Somewhat ironic, eh? A Russian rifle is my primary defense against a bear invasion?)
by Anonymous on July 16th, 2009
We have a 12 gauge, pump-action shot gun for now, but we both want new hand guns also.....I assume the shot gum will do for now lol
by qwerty on July 16th, 2009
a .410 ga shotgun or a .45
by Anthony on July 16th, 2009
Fully-automatic Glock.
by holeinthewoods on June 7th, 2009
12 guage loaded with birdshot or a 410. No slugs.
by ThELicH on June 7th, 2009
A gun for home protection? ha! guns are made for killing and that is what they do... want home protection get a baseball bat and a good gaurd dog... maybe a taser or some pepper spray... to rewrite the question "what gun would be your choice to cause another useless death?". And to answer your question a shotgun... from range it has a lower chance of killing and doesnt go through walls as easily killing someone sitting on their bet imho
by Matty-o-Patty-o on June 7th, 2009
MINIGUN
by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on June 6th, 2009
A hired gun
by Ron C on June 6th, 2009
They won't let me buy an RPG so what's the point? I like the baseball bat with 10 penny nails.
by Thunder_Kiss_65 on June 6th, 2009
Desert Eagle .50 not compact but no problem if I have to shoot though walls to hit my target.
by Ec-nal Licensed Bootie Inspector on June 6th, 2009
Sawed off pump. Maneuvers well in tight places, excellent stopping power and has a large 'hit' zone. Perfect for when you are suddenly awakened and your aim isn't quite up to snuff yet yo...
by FizzyFjord on June 6th, 2009
Super Soaker CPS4100
by Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard on June 6th, 2009
Most experts reccomend a 12 gauge shotgun. At the distances within a home, the spread would be just enough to give you a good chance of nailing an attacker without spreading wildly all over the place. The sound of the gun being pumped has been recorded as being a great psychological deterrent (for obvious reasons) and if you do need to fire, the shoulder stock will provide support because no matter how brave you think you are, your hands will be much too shaky to fire a handgun accurately unless you've had a great deal of training and you are very familiar with how it works. Personally, I use a Mosin Nagant as my home defense gun, but thats just because I haven't bought a shotgun yet, and it makes a great club, spear, polearm, if I happen to miss.
by whyme on June 6th, 2009
The blunderbuss.
by Over and Out on June 6th, 2009
I would rather not have a gun in my house.
by schmee2369 on June 6th, 2009
well...I have a ninja sword as my protection...LOL, BUT...if I were to have a gun, it would be a shotgun...LOL, So it would only take 1 shot...game over.
Are you a crack shot?
by righty1 on January 5th, 2012
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Is there a law on how much guns and ammo you can have in your home??
by trishayaya1968 on December 22nd, 2011
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do you think I should own a gun?
by Erin on January 5th, 2012
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does the Uzi gun is the same bullet that used in smith and wison 9mm ?
by KIMO on December 29th, 2011
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If the new Somalian kid in your town wants to take an AK-47 to school, aren't you being culturally insensitive to ask that he not?
by Piano Player on January 2nd, 2012
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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