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A new forum section for the Homesteader
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
I agree with Al on the 12 ga. as a better home defense weapon.
I kinda like that Shockwave.
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I kinda like that Shockwave.
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
Big Al,BigAl52 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:25 amSaid this before 12ga with OObuck better home defense weapon than any 9mm. Henry is doing nothing more than taking advantage of the cheap centerfire ammo. Im sure they will sell a lot of them. Ruger did the same with the PC Carbine. I have one of those in a 40. Just happen to like the looks of it much better. YMMV
Came across this article last night (https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-hom ... -shotguns/). It reflects your statement about shotguns. I like shotguns as well. I also try to keep in mind as a back up plan that I may not detect a break-in. I remember reading an article about a couple who was not aware of a break-in; until, the person had a gun to her husband's head, while he was pulling up her night gown. And, he told her to be quiet, or her husband would be dead. So, she pulled out the hand gun from under her pillow and shot him. Carbine or shotgun probably would have not worked, in that particular situation. Any way, just my $.02.
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I have a 12ga. and various other options, but my 9mm fits nicely in my bedside nightstand. My best home defense weapon would be the closest one to me at the time. THAT time would likely be during the night.
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Good point GFK.GFK wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:04 amBig Al,BigAl52 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:25 amSaid this before 12ga with OObuck better home defense weapon than any 9mm. Henry is doing nothing more than taking advantage of the cheap centerfire ammo. Im sure they will sell a lot of them. Ruger did the same with the PC Carbine. I have one of those in a 40. Just happen to like the looks of it much better. YMMV
Came across this article last night (https://www.pewpewtactical.com/best-hom ... -shotguns/). It reflects your statement about shotguns. I like shotguns as well. I also try to keep in mind as a back up plan that I may not detect a break-in. I remember reading an article about a couple who was not aware of a break-in; until, the person had a gun to her husband's head, while he was pulling up her night gown. And, he told her to be quiet, or her husband would be dead. So, she pulled out the hand gun from under her pillow and shot him. Carbine or shotgun probably would have not worked, in that particular situation. Any way, just my $.02.
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
Im sure there exceptions to most cases but my wife and I dont sleep with a 9mm under our pillows. Im not sure how many people out of 10 do. It wouldnt work at my house right now as I have 2 dogs that seem to think they need to sleep on or by our heads.
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Dogs are good. I am not crazy about pets. Maybe, that may change one day.
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
Well, the dogs make for a good early warning defense.
Al, no pistolas under our pillows either.
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Al, no pistolas under our pillows either.
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
In the nightstand. Could not tolerate one under the pillow either. Very unlikely that someone could enter my small home without me hearing them. Plenty of time to grab the 9.
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Re: A new forum section for the Homesteader
We don't have pets any more. Our dead end driveway crosses the neighbors property. They have a big dog that barks at every car and delivery truck that goes by. When the dog barks we go on alert, especially at night.
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