For personal home security what is the best type of firearm to have on hand?

Answer 1

Without a doubt, 12 ga shotgun, with a heavy field load or even buckshot, if you have the time to get to it. No need to see the muzzle sight, just point and shoot. I have both, and my handgun is my second choice at home. ALWAYS, ALWAYS make sure that you are confronting an intruder, and not a family member etc....

Answer 2

I don't believe most people need a firearm. I great deal of care and precautions must be taken to avoid the firearm becoming the source of household tragedy.

The primary user of the weapon must be VERY WELL TRAINED. This does NOT meaning occasional can shooting. It means rigorous classroom and field training. Further, EVERY potential user in the house must not only have safety training, but at least some practical training and experience with the weapon. Without ALL of this, better not have one in the house.

OK, that being said...

I like the semi-auto shotgun as well. I alternate 3" double-loads of 00 buck and 3" slugs (though sometimes I think the MP5 might be a better choice.) Backup is a high-capacity 9mm with safety ammo. All firearms are well secured and have trigger locks also.

Answer 3

I have worked in law enforcement for over 36 years. I do not recommend a firearm for several reasons. Other than the obvious reasons such as accidents, etc. you should consider the following:
The bad guy always has the element of surprise.
If you are disarmed, there is a chance that your firearm will be used against you and/or your family.
If you do use it, you will face the possibility of criminal charges and, these days, almost definitely civil proceedings -- even if you shot an intruder in your own home.
In criminal charges, the defendant (who could very likely be you if you use a firearm against someone) must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and the burden of proof is on the state (prosecutor). However, in self-defense cases, the burden of proof in on the defendant (you).
If you were to use a firearm it would be under a high stress situation, your shot may not be accurate and could hit an innocent person in another house, on the street, etc. I have been in situations where even highly trained police officers were not able to hit their target.
My advice is to stick to a good home security system. It will cost money but in the long term will be less expensive and a lot less stress than if you should use a firearm on someone.

Answer 4

A 12 or 20 ga shotgun. i don't recognize what that's with each body continually suggesting a 12 ga each and each of the time. A 20 ga can do the very similar issues a 12 ga can. ideal choke and shipment and both a 12 and 20 will preform completely.... ok.. now off my lil cleansing soap container... A rifle bullet can holiday over a mile and the bullet ought to don't have any issues passing through assorted walls. So, out of safe practices for absolutely everyone interior of a mile (and frequently over a mile) of you, opt for a shotgun or perhaps a handgun (and certain, you may hunt some with a handgun). no be counted what gun you make certain to get- no one gun is more beneficial precise than yet another. that's the guy in the back of the gun.

Answer 5

For home security a 12 gauge shotgun, with 00 Buckshot, nothing under 9 mm or .38 pistol.

You need a LED flashlight and maybe one mounted on the pistol and shot gun.

Come up with a plan if it's just you and your spouse, lock the bedroom door and stay put. If you have kids leave the shotgun with the wife and have her lock the door behind you. Get the kids and head back to your bedroom.

With as cheap as security cameras are and as easy as it is to set up I would put cameras at each exterior door, around the bedrooms, motion sensor alarms on the windows for starters.

Answer 6

I am a small woman who has a big-*** shotgun and find it difficult to drag out, load, etc. while in a panic. The upside to owning it is that I've never had to use it. That unmistakable, undenyable noise it make when I cock it back makes everyone head for the hills. Personally, I would rather have a .357 magnum. Easy load, not too heavy, not a bad kickback, really, and very effective.

The best one, and the only one, I ever had to use wasn't a fire arm at all. I used to keep a small can of WD-40 and a lighter by my front door. It was a small one that I could fit in my pocket when I went walking. One time a crazy druggy was trying to break in. He had a gun and was shooting at the outside of my house.I had no phone. He started kicking my door in. He kicked through with his gun in hand and was met with a huge ball of fire. That stuff is made of oil and creates a fire ball much like a flame thrower. It blew him back so hard he hit the garage on the other side of the walkway, screaming like people you see in the movies. It gave me time to re-slam and re-lock the door, drag something in front of it. and let him know I have more oil than he does bullets. Never saw him again. Oh, it's legal to carry it, too.

Answer 7

A shotgun is good but you can't shoot around corners unless you expose a major portion of your upper body. Use a shotgun with 00 buckshot if the situation calls for it but use a 7 shot Smith & Wesson .357 revolver if you need the cover. A revolver is better than an automatic because it won't jam. Unless you really maintain an automatic, it is likely to jam on you when you really need it. Put some hollow point in the revolver and PRACTICE so that you can hit what you shoot at.

Answer 8

I think that a 20 guage shotgun, pump action loaded with bird shot is the very best thing.
The bird shot will not over penetrate, say through a wall and kill anyone, the sound of a pump shotgun is unmistakeable and translated into every language as "get your a$$ out of my house" that way you may not even have to shoot inside the house. Oh yeah 20 gauge so even your girl could handle the recoil...

Answer 9

semi-auto shotgun is the best; however, if you are confident in your ability with small arms, I would just get a .40cal Glock w/ hollow points.
I have a Glock 22 and 26, both great guns.
The reason for the shotgun is because you dont have worry about the bullet traveling through a few walls, if you miss. The handgun can be slighly less effective, and being a bigger hazard to others if you dont hit the desinated target.

Answer 10

That would greatly depend on your personal preference in firearms, knowledge of firearms, amount of money you wish to spend on such. I personally like the Glock model 22. It is a .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol. I like this weapon due to the stopping power of the round, the weight of the pistol is perfect for my wife to use if necessary as well as the fact that the recoil is not that bad. The grips on the pistol are large enough I can get my hand around it comfortably, but not to large for my wife to use it accurately. There are many other types you may like more, like I said, it is all in your personal opinion.