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4/8/2013 7:03:16 PM
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I'm thinking of buying a gun for home defense, suggestions?
So I live in a major city, alone, and feel I should probably have some type of firearm in the home just in case someone tries to break in. My state is open carry, but this gun will be for home protection only.
I'm not a gun expert by any means, but I grew up in Texas firing rifles. In grade school, most of my friends already had their own .22 rifles. I've fired shotguns, rifles, but never a handgun.
For my home defense needs, I'm leaning towards a shotgun for a few reasons, but am willing to consider a handgun. I'm hoping some of the flood's more gun savvy members can offer some advice or suggestions. Thanks.
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2 RepliesIn the case of home defense, the firearm is just 1 consideration. The core consideration is... oddly enough, your home. Depending on how your home is laid out (single family free-standing, apartment, condo, etc.) that will have the largest impact in planning your home defense needs and how to meet those challenges. In most cases, the most common and reasonable home defense scenarios and tactic is to "withdraw to as safe a position as possible and hold out until the good guys (law enforcement) arrive". So, what kind of home are are you planning on defending?
