Off-topic: Something for home defense? - RC-Monster Forums

JThiessen · 10:53 PM

You can find relatively inexpensive Remington (or other makes) of pump action shot guns with a 16 in barrell. Look at the price of shells before you buy to see what makes the most sense for you. Since your not a hunter, you wont go through shells much - but just in case you decide to try skeet shooting - which I would highly recommmend for you (and your other half) to get comfortable with the gun. I dont think you need a magnum, but many will fire all shells (they vary by length also).

Also, something that actually gets high reviews is a can of wasp/hornet spray. Doesn't play as well with our movie inspired vision of chambering a round in the dark and taking out a can of whoop ass on the dirtbag, but in reality its a pretty good product.

whitrzac · 08.22.2011, 11:04 PM

Guns can make people do stupid things.... IE shoot someone that only wanted your TV...

scarletboa · 08.22.2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by whitrzac

Guns can make people do stupid things.... IE shoot someone that only wanted your TV...

If somebody breaks into your house and is armed, it doesn't matter if they only want to steal a few things. That is their risk that they are taking and if they are breaking into peoples' houses to steal stuff, there is a good chance they are some kind of drug addict and those people are dangerous, especially when confronted. I believe we have every right to give a warning to get out immediately or be shot.

If somebody broke into my house in the middle of the night, the first thing I would do is grab my shotgun and if they don't retreat when they hear me coming, they will be shot. I would rather protect my family than take my chances with threatening to call the cops on them if they don't leave.

JThiessen · 08.23.2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by whitrzac

Guns can make people do stupid things.... IE shoot someone that only wanted your TV...

The stupid is the dimwit that decides to enter someone's home. Stupid is also anyone that believes they are going to be Rambo when they actually hear or know someone is in their house. Your hands are going to shaking, your hearts going to be in your throat, and your going to be overreactive.

Best to go run a mile and then practice your shooting.