Guns

[colonel06 1,948]

.380 auto or a Smith & W Airweight w/ .38 Sp+ rounds better for most females.

[colonel06 1,948]

State Reciprocity not hard recoil is a good thing:)

[Crimson and Cream 5,968]

Ruger SR-22 as sidearm, just bought an AR-15

[Stuhoo 89,644]

If y'all want to really invest in absolute home protection, get a big dog, and more importantly, get a house alarm system and prominently display the signs. The break in guys will never get near your house, and no one will ever get accidentally shot by the alarm. For you Floridians and New Orleans folks, add hurricane windows and a bad guy can't get in with an ax and crowbar!

 

If you're a cheap bastage, go on ebay and just get the signs. That's most of the battle. Criminals like points of least resistance; that ADT sign is a beacon stating that they should go somewhere else.

 

And no, I do not work for an alarm company; and yes, I have a gun (for my job).

[colonel06 1,948]

Well then Stuhoo, you know it ain't all about the house!

[Stuhoo 89,644]

Well then Stuhoo, you know it ain't all about the house!

 

Agreed; it's not solely about the house, but I was responding to the home protection gun argument.

 

That's where most of the tragic accidents happen, and there are far better ways to protect your home. It's almost impossible to replicate the conditions of a 3 am break in. It's far more effective to eliminate the break in potential.

[colonel06 1,948]

Agree with that one!

[Stuhoo 89,644]

I was worried at first that this thread title was provided as an addendum to the "FIRE Tom Crean" thread!

[JSHoosier 22,213]

I don't have my CC but I've considered getting it.  I also want to get the Beretta PX4 Storm, either compact or subcompact.

 

To anyone that carries my advice would be run a ton of rounds through your firearm and get to know it thoroughly.  Practice rapid firing, moving, and quick draw.  Also some concealed carry classes won't hurt at all.

[JaybobHoosier 13,188]

I don't have my CC but I've considered getting it. I also want to get the Beretta PX4 Storm, either compact or subcompact.

To anyone that carries my advice would be run a ton of rounds through your firearm and get to know it thoroughly. Practice rapid firing, moving, and quick draw. Also some concealed carry classes won't hurt at all.

I am looking to get mine next year.

Next to get some more guns to prepare for the zombie apocalypse ;) lol

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,329]

Check it out- get your cc! I am highly trained in combat pistol and thought I knew everything. I mean HIGHLY trained. However, I decided to take the cc class up here in Alaska where everyone carries openly and you don't need a cc. Anyway, I went because my wife wanted me to go with her and I went reluctantly. I completely changed my skillset based on what I learned in the course and left there in awe on what was taught. I started carrying the SP101, .357 for concealed and it has been perfect. I can plink with .38 and then carry with .357 badass rounds. My wife carries 24/7 with the same weapon and rounds. She is fully confident because of the course and I recommend all women take the course. I have no doubt in her ability and willingness to defend. I feel comfortable when she is at work and out and about. My advice....don't carry a 9mm. Don't carry a .380. Get you something that will stop a man. Also. For open carry, I have a .40 xp. That I trust to knock down a black bear but not a grizzly. The .357 does the trick for that. For a brownie...nothing short of a .44 but that is too big to carry unless I am down in brown bear country.

[Fulkme15 488]

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Kimber .45 1911; the red dot and flashlight work pretty well too!

[jmsgws 2,181]

Well, I have my CC permit, but being as I work in a school, I do not carry very often; as it is illegal.  When I carry it is a Sig P290.  In regards to other guns, at last count there were 20 in my house.  The vast majority being different rifles and shotguns for hunting.  (According to my wife I officially reached the "Gun Nut" level two years ago.)

I admit to being a little concerned as to the number of people in my state that have gotten the permit, based on Wisconsin's training requirements.  IMO opinion they did the dumbest thing possible by requiring hunter safety as a valid training for carrying a handgun.  Hunter Safety does absolutely nothing in regards to preparing someone to shoot it is all about carrying a gun safely.  Oh well, I digress. :)

Add on to what Alaska Hoosier said, go get some real training.  There is a huge difference in hitting a target at a range, vs knowing when to shoot, and being able to shoot under duress.

[Dalton26 17,208]

Check it out- get your cc! I am highly trained in combat pistol and thought I knew everything. I mean HIGHLY trained. However, I decided to take the cc class up here in Alaska where everyone carries openly and you don't need a cc. Anyway, I went because my wife wanted me to go with her and I went reluctantly. I completely changed my skillset based on what I learned in the course and left there in awe on what was taught. I started carrying the SP101, .357 for concealed and it has been perfect. I can plink with .38 and then carry with .357 badass rounds. My wife carries 24/7 with the same weapon and rounds. She is fully confident because of the course and I recommend all women take the course. I have no doubt in her ability and willingness to defend. I feel comfortable when she is at work and out and about. My advice....don't carry a 9mm. Don't carry a .380. Get you something that will stop a man. Also. For open carry, I have a .40 xp. That I trust to knock down a black bear but not a grizzly. The .357 does the trick for that. For a brownie...nothing short of a .44 but that is too big to carry unless I am down in brown bear country.

Well, I have my CC permit, but being as I work in a school, I do not carry very often; as it is illegal. When I carry it is a Sig P290. In regards to other guns, at last count there were 20 in my house. The vast majority being different rifles and shotguns for hunting. (According to my wife I officially reached the "Gun Nut" level two years ago.)

I admit to being a little concerned as to the number of people in my state that have gotten the permit, based on Wisconsin's training requirements. IMO opinion they did the dumbest thing possible by requiring hunter safety as a valid training for carrying a handgun. Hunter Safety does absolutely nothing in regards to preparing someone to shoot it is all about carrying a gun safely. Oh well, I digress. :)

Add on to what Alaska Hoosier said, go get some real training. There is a huge difference in hitting a target at a range, vs knowing when to shoot, and being able to shoot under duress.

Couldn't agree more. I'm very very well trained myself and going to some of these classes taught me some things that changed my skillset as well. There's no such thing as too much training especially with something that can take another person's life. I'm all for every law abiding citizen carrying but only if they have the proper training. Putting a loaded weapon in someone's hands that doesn't know what they're doing or doesn't know how to read/react in certain situations is just as dangerous.

[BabyJandJDaddy 139]

I'd love to get a pistol just for home defense.  My wife's uncle was a sheriff and shot in the line of duty, so she has a negative view of guns.  I'm pretty sure if I wanted to get one, she'd be ok w/it as long as it had a biometric safe to live in.  Having a place where the kids can't access it would be a must.

This is what I use to secure mine.  Works really well, but can also be opened quickly when necessary. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Gun-Pistol-HandGun-Safe-Lock-Box-Cash-Jewelry-Security-LockBox-Travel-S1T-/391252815360?hash=item5b187c2e00:g:MAkAAOSw37tV893P

[colonel06 1,948]

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Kimber .45 1911; the red dot and flashlight work pretty well too!

The best -Now we know who has the money!:)

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Couldn't agree more. I'm very very well trained myself and going to some of these classes taught me some things that changed my skillset as well. There's no such thing as too much training especially with something that can take another person's life. I'm all for every law abiding citizen carrying but only if they have the proper training. Putting a loaded weapon in someone's hands that doesn't know what they're doing or doesn't know how to read/react in certain situations is just as dangerous.

This, over and over this. I almost shot perfect, not qual'd but perfect, for the USAF and aced the US Army quals. I took a little "vacation" to the Middle East and barely qual'd when I returned. The saying "everyone has a plan until you get punched in the mouth" holds true when firing a weapon as well. It's easy to hit a stationary target until that stationary target begins to move and starts shooting back or in my case, rounds start popping off.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,329]

Has anyone seen the videos from magpul? The art of the combat handgun....art of shotgun? Are of the AR?

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,329]

If you havent, go to amazon or magpul website and order them. Great drills that they teach. I don't agree with some things but it will get you started

[Fulkme15 488]

The best -Now we know who has the money!:)

Or just an expensive hobby!