What is the best weapon for home defense?

MikeGolf

Out of that list - I would choose the Remington 870. The pump on that shotgun is loud and anybody who hears it knws exactly what it means.

You will either hear footsteps rapidly fading in the distance or some variation of: 'Don't shoot - its me.'

Mo Fayed

A noisy dog.

tampabaylive

Guns are not for looks, and once someone gains entry to your home, you are justified in fearing for your life and or great bodily harm and are justified in using deadly force.
In addition, the Castle Doctrine applies to your home, what this means is you do not have to execute every available escape exit to avoid confrontation using deadly force as a last resort, you are NOT required to retreat and may justifiably use deadly force if someone enters your home forcefully... IN the vent that you produce a gun, you had better be ready to use it for it's intended purpose and not hesitate when it's time to use it, for he who hesitates, gets killed.
Once your attacker/intruder has been neutralized, you should first make sure any weapon he had is no longer within his reach and call 911, identify your address, state you need the Police because an intruder entered your home, please respond... I would limit my conversation with 911 as they will try to ask questions that you shouldn't answer without thinking about them, and everything you say is recorded, best to state your need for the Police and terminate the call and wait for the Police to arrive, 911 will call back but ignore it, don't answer it, they'll just start with the questions again...
A good weapon for stopping punch and fits well in a smaller hand, 45 cal Ruger about 450.00

musicman812

12-gauge pump -- rack it and they run.

I like the Glock .40 -- and the HK 40 if a shotgun is out.

Charles S

I believe a shotgun would be the best weapon for home defense for several reasons.

First, when you rack a round, everyone in the world knows what that means and they definitely think about getting the heck out of there.

Second, if you actually have to fire (using 00 buck rounds) it will have a wider range of hitting your target. This is important because most likely you will be scared, nervous and excited and your aim might not be the best at that particular time.

Jenna B

Hey gal, I'm a girl who likes to shoot so I have some ideas here. I have a weapon for self defense, so i think you are doing the right thing, you never do know about the crazies out there. I'd rather have one and not need it, than need one and not have it.

I'd recommend a Beretta 9mm, specifically model 92 FS. The reason is that it is a double action semi, which is good for quick action. It also has good safeties on it which are good for new gun owners, and in the house as they are somewhat safer. The gun shoots well right out of the box with good sights. I'd tell you to get a .40 caliber Beretta, but that has a lot more kick to it, and its hard with our smallish hands to to stay on target, and also with we women having smaller hands, the .40 might physically be a bit too large for you.

Even though you are a hunter take a gun safety course, cause as you know a handgun is substantially different than a hunting rifle. I go to the range a couple times a year to maintain my proficiency, and I recommend that to you too. It kinda turns guys on too when they find out I can take care of myself, which is a cool side effect....

I feel safer and am safer with my gun. Some nut comes into my house and I'll double tap him in the kill zone. F-em if they try to hurt me. Best wishes to you sweetie. :) kisses.....

piegowdealer

The 870 , or the cruiser in a improved cylinder choke, plug removed and a good set of 0-0 buckshot loads should do the trick.

The scariest sound after a diamondback's rattles is the slide of a 12ga pump.

5 shots, wide dispersion pattern per shot. the ability to take out a door ow window with each shot. Even if you shot nothing but the wadding on the first shot, it would be a deterrent. And the shot will not penetrate as many walls as a pistol round. Safety your neighbors can appreciate.

Stock_Doctor

If I were you I'd get a twelve gauge shotgun with 00 buckshot shells. Just the sound of you shuckin' a shell into the chamber would be enough to scare me away and if it didn't, it sure would be powerful enough to stop the biggest predator

kingfini

go with the glock 17 and be careful with that thing

Krista

When I went to buy a gun for protection in a bad neighborhood, I asked the guy behind the counter what HE carried. He had some sort of semi-automatic, but then he said that he practiced with it every day, and jammed it on purpose to learn how to quickly unjam it. And he cleaned it frequently - very important for some guns.

Then he said if he was buying a gun for his girlfriend who doesn't shoot much, he would get her a .38 revolver. It's easy to load, easy to shoot, very effective at stopping an attacker, especially if you buy special ammo, and it will always shoot - even if it's all rusty and unused.

I got the revolver. Luckily, I have never needed to use it, but I am pleased with the choice I made. I'm just not the sort of person to take good care of a more delicate gun.

It was also recommended to me by my Dad to get a shotgun, but I wanted something small I could keep in my bedside table and pull out in a hurry if I needed it.

Cesare B.

A gun.

Munkman

If recoil is no problem. The most practical for home defense is a shotgun(if your gonna have to shoot). I've read articles that say a pistol with a laser sight will scare the crap out of someone if they break in.

Steve

the glock or the springfield would be my pick.

Andy

From your list either the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870. I'd recommend a 12ga, but if you feel it is too much gun both can be had in 20ga. If choosing the 12ga find and use low recoil buckshot.

the_mvp_x

Glock 17 or a 9 mm Browning

Jon D

Glock 17 9mm

simple handgun..easy to store

Sovereign

Good neighbors.

WootWoot

First of all any type of gun is scary when pointed at you because no body wants to get shot. Second you want a small gun that can be hidden in any part of the house and is easy for you to grab. Shotguns and rifles are to big and can often be hard to move around comfortably with. a hand gun is your best choice. My choice would be the Glock 17 9mm because its easy to get not to expensive and easy as hell to shoot.

psppopeye

Smith & Wesson makes a really nice compact pistol called a Lady Smith. It is hammerless and although small, still has good knock down power. Well balanced and has small recoil (doesn't kick back hard when shot) it is a .38 caliber and fits very nicely in your purse or hand bag.
Hope this helps Good luck and God Bless

AznCardistry

ok so first of all that Mossenberg 500 Tactical Persuader is a frikin shot-gun...and I think that's more than enough for a home defense...lol
and that goes for the same with Remington 870, and Mossberg 500 Cruiser....

I'd go for like the USP45 or the glock....well if I were to engage an enemy on my premise, I'd go for a small lightweight pistol so that I can move faster and easier....and besides those Mossenbergs and Rems are just too damn scary to use...lol

paulred2

Maybe it's my European mindset, but couldn't you get a dog?
I suppose apartments don't allow that often do they.....

Well a glock is fairly simple to use, small, safer to store, and the rounds are cheaper ( but i suppose you're not going to be using all that many are you...)

But i have to say, you can't go wrong with a 12-gauge shot gun. Pump-action preferably. If someone comes at you with anything other than a firearm( knife, club, syringe etc) and you shoot them with a glock, they may keep coming( especially those junkies) , shoot them with a shot gun, they'll be knocked across the room. the principle applies moreso if they happen to have a gun you didn't see... you want them to be incapacitated fast, the Pump-action does this with ease.
I know you say you have experience hunting, but when dealing with people the dynamics are different, you may not have the composure to aim well, and the spread of a shot gun will cover you. And on top of everything, they're big and scary. Someone comes at you it's simple, aim low, pull trigger, take very large step back, repeat if necessary...
I recommend a Remington 870 Express pump, you can get them at any wall-mart. they're cheap and Reliable in the extreme. That's really all you need.

rivera573344

a shotgun

tpalmerchickenranch

looking scary will not make it work. those guns listed are top of the line. you can use fragmentation rounds in each, but any shotgun that you listed would be choice. you can never COUNT on something LOOKING scary enough. practice practice practice. Good luck in Memphis.

Mark J

go with the HK 45. stopping power without too much concern about the round travelling through too many walls. that round will take them off their feet. you dont need a gigantic 500 unless your hunting bear. and dont go with a 9 mil. but oddly enough, in a study conducted with over 1500 home invasion robberies it was determined that an invader WILL NOT enter the house if a dog is in there. Get a nice doberman

Tech Dude

You need a gatling gun:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b3d_1225978470

dude.

I would personally recommend a dog, doesn't have to be a big one, just a pet. If you must get a gun, go with a shotgun, the distinctive sound of a shotgun pump is enough to make most people turn and run.

Here's a true story that might help, a few months ago a woman was being stabbed outside my home, I grabbed my shotgun and headed for the door, as soon as I opened the door my dog was all over the guy, the gun played a very minor role, it was the dog that stopped him. Get a dog first.

captainbluey

What about a sawn off side by side shot gun. When your looking down the wrong end of it, this is the most terrifying weapon I have ever seen.

February1

a working telephone

Rock and Roll Cowboy

Believe it or not, but this is a fact, the best home defense thing you can have is a dog. It does not even have to be a big dog. Criminals will 99% of the time avoid a dog at all cost and just move on to find easier pickings somewhere else.

Just little ol' me

A dog will detour robbers to the neighbors that don't have one, less worries for the robber. As far as weapons, a shotgun! Hopefully they will hear you rake it and run and if not the spread of the shell is more likely to hit them than a bullet from a rifle or handgun. I personally have a 130 lbs Rottweiler and a 10 gage!

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