Gun brahs, whats a good one for home protection ?

[TR88]

At first I thought why would anyone need a gun? But recently someone has been knocking on my door and runs away before I get to it, also what if someone tries to rob your place ? So now I see why every American should own one.

Dat feel of security

[AngusRekted]

Shotgun is best for home protection at close range. When you're in panic mode it's best to have a shotgun because you don't need to aim, just point and shoot. Other than that, I'd go for a 9mm pistol. Not much recoil and easily accessible. Don't forget a hunting knife while you're at it. In close corridors, a knife beats a gun most times.

[dbluevette]

having a shotgun is a good start.

[TR88]

It's really personal preference, when it comes to firearms. I have multiple guns, in different calipers. I don't have one just specific for home defense. It's whatever is within my reach.

I think a .45 would probably be really good, or just a 12 gauge

12 gauge sounds nice, I'm a total newbie when it comes to guns, might have to go to cabelas and check some things out

[thc sargon]

I am in the same boat, I have a couple hunting rifles but want one for home protection. I thinking about a glock. I am potentially want to conceal and carry as well. In for answers.

[TR88]

Shotgun is best for home protection at close range. When you're in panic mode it's best to have a shotgun because you don't need to aim, just point and shoot. Other than that, I'd go for a 9mm pistol. Not much recoil and easily accessible. Don't forget a hunting knife while you're at it. In close corridors, a knife beats a gun most times.

pretty much everyone is saying a shotgut its the best option, will keep that in mind

[JKLOL]

It's really personal preference, when it comes to firearms. I have multiple guns, in different calipers. I don't have one just specific for home defense. It's whatever is within my reach.

I think a .45 would probably be really good, or just a 12 gauge

calipers


870 Express brah.

Rack it and they'll run.
00 Buckshot

DON'T get a double action pistol.
HK's are nice, glock 19's (I think, maybe 17?) are highly regarded, but I just don't like em for some reason.
Go to a shooting range and practice holding a few. Caliber of bullet doesn't matter a ton.

[TR88]

having a shotgun is a good start.

thanks brah !

[MyBaddBrah]

I have a 12 gauge for home protection and regret it. Wish I got something more accessible like a glock so I can take it wherever I need to in the house and be ready.

[Fearlessbanana]

At first I thought why would anyone need a gun? But recently someone has been knocking on my door and runs away before I get to it, also what if someone tries to rob your place ? So now I see why every American should own one.

Dat feel of security

A 9mm will do he job. A .40 or .45 is going to go through walls. Shotguns are perfect for home defense most slugs won't go through walls and it's pretty hard to miss with that spread. I just have my Glock 9mm for self defense. I have a self built ar15 too but I would be trying to clear rooms with that.

[MikeDavies84]

I have one of these. Fires three 12 gauge shots in under 1 second if you need it to. I have three open cylinder chokes in it... bascially at 50 yards, the pattern of shot covers like 2 meters so you never miss.

[maddenbowler1]

You might want to take a gun safety class at the shooting range. The ones around here let you shoot multiple pistols/shotguns and you could decide from there.

[Lightly-Juiced]

calipers


870 Express brah.

Rack it and they'll run.
00 Buckshot

DON'T get a double action pistol.
HK's are nice, glock 19's (I think, maybe 17?) are highly regarded, but I just don't like em for some reason.
Go to a shooting range and practice holding a few. Caliber of bullet doesn't matter a ton.

870 is a classic maybe the shortie with a pistol grab. Shotgun is good so you don't have to have accuracy.

FNS-9 is what I have.

[CWeber21]

I suggest the GAU-8 Avenger, its basically the gold standard for home defense these days.

[DatOneDood]

12 gauge
glock 17/19

[HankScorp1o]

You're not safe unless your home looks like this:

[ratt1ehead]

Get a 12 gauge shotgun and some 00 buckshot.

A blast or two of that is strong enough to take down a bear, so you do the math what it could do to a human being.

Also you don't really have to worry as much about accuracy as with other firearms; this is key especially when you are suddenly awoken in the middle of the night and are not really in the right state of mind for a gun fight.

[thsker]

It's really personal preference, when it comes to firearms. I have multiple guns, in different calipers. I don't have one just specific for home defense. It's whatever is within my reach.

I think a .45 would probably be really good, or just a 12 gauge

[PapaBurgandy]

What do you need guns for? Claymores are the only option here.

[twovalvekid]

Manstopper 45. You've got to get something so big you can't get good groups or a lot of lead down range, but you know, if you actually hit them, it's man stopper. So they go down with one hit.

[eglionz]

I'm a big fan of the Glock 19 for errything, especially if you are a beginner. Shotgun imo is more difficult to have close at hand without it being obvious. With a smaller gun you can carry it on you or keep it in a drawer at night.

Also keep in mind for home defense something like the Glock (no safety) is ideal. I am not a fan of a safety on a gun unless it's just something you are going to use recreationally.

[.aeterna]

Definitely a shotgun. Much more stopping power than any pistol

[iifymbro]

Shotgun is best for home protection at close range. When you're in panic mode it's best to have a shotgun because you don't need to aim, just point and shoot. Other than that, I'd go for a 9mm pistol. Not much recoil and easily accessible. Don't forget a hunting knife while you're at it. In close corridors, a knife beats a gun most times.

The worst advice on the subject I have ever seen.

[Thegainswarden]

A tactical /pistol grip shotgun, or a .45 caliber pistol.

[twovalvekid]

I'm a big fan of the Glock 19 for errything, especially if you are a beginner. Shotgun imo is more difficult to have close at hand without it being obvious. With a smaller gun you can carry it on you or keep it in a drawer at night.

Also keep in mind for home defense something like the Glock (no safety) is ideal. I am not a fan of a safety on a gun unless it's just something you are going to use recreationally.

Worried about being "obvious" for HD? Burglar on that night vision time seeing a black pump action from Mossberg?

[StevethePilot]

I recommend brembo calipers, best bang for your buck, a little expensive, but can you put a price on safety?

[ASValenti]

Pistols and shotguns for home invasion protection. Mainly shotguns, I have a 12 gauge with a chainsaw grip hanging on my wall waiting.

AR or other rifle for shooting trespassers. Good ol' Texas.

[bethanyraylmart]

OH!!! Caliber! Lol I feel dumb, it looked wrong to.

[PapaBurgandy]

Worried about being "obvious" for HD? Burglar on that night vision time seeing a black pump action from Mossberg?

Well ****.

[AngusRekted]

The worst advice on the subject I have ever seen.

Says terrible advice, don't give a reason. I grew up in Texas and hunted ever since I was 7 years old. I think I would know a few things about guns.