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31. i don't need a gun

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Sun Dec 23, 2012, 03:38 PM

Dec 2012

i have locks on my doors and a phone near my bed.

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A shotgun is all you really need for home defense [View all] Taverner Dec 2012 OP

Most shotguns hold more than two shells former-republican Dec 2012 #1

Double barrel was what I was thinking Taverner Dec 2012 #4

I would think if a burglar even heard the sound of a shotgun being cocked they would run away. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #2

This, is true Taverner Dec 2012 #5

They won't hear that with a double barrel former-republican Dec 2012 #7

Then they'll have to see the gun Taverner Dec 2012 #9

Don't they make automatic shotguns too? nt ElbarDee Dec 2012 #11

Semi-automatics. But the recoil prevents one from shooting very quickly. rhett o rick Dec 2012 #27

Actually you can get a 13 shell magazine exboyfil Dec 2012 #76

Yikes. that's crazy. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #80

lol former-republican Dec 2012 #84

Especially in your own home where you know all the best hiding spots. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #16

They would with the old-fashioned kind. Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #26

If I shot that gun, it would break my wrist and probably smack me in the face. nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #28

Actually that gun would not be illegal. Travis_0004 Dec 2012 #45

That's a lever-action rifle. Not a shotgun. Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #63

not illegal, but must registered as a NFA item. aikoaiko Dec 2012 #46

In my youth, a neighborhood kid did that to one of his stepfather's 12 ga. ... adirondacker Dec 2012 #87

I once had a 28-ga. shot pistol Jackpine Radical Dec 2012 #90

If I remember correctly that's why pump-action shotguns are recommended for home defense. (nt) Posteritatis Dec 2012 #25

The sound of a shell being chambered by a pump shotgun is very distinctive .... Botany Dec 2012 #58

I sure as hell would. or shoot first pasto76 Dec 2012 #59

Well, Sherman A1 Dec 2012 #3

Yep - I remember for a while TakeBackTheNight was suggesting this Taverner Dec 2012 #6

not quite DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #14

Possibly, however Sherman A1 Dec 2012 #62

depends on the situation. some smaller people find a handgun easier loli phabay Dec 2012 #8

LEO's Daninmo Dec 2012 #86

shotguns Crepuscular Dec 2012 #10

Illegal in my state. NT NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #18

That is exactly what they found in the trunk of Lanza's car. n/t Bonhomme Richard Dec 2012 #32

Lord, mom got some serious firepower! nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #40

It was an extended magazine and not a drum exboyfil Dec 2012 #78

Shotguns don't work like you might think they do. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #12

That would be pretty funny making the invader dial the police for you. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #22

My dad once had an employee who did that Shrek Dec 2012 #89

Sometimes you need more than two shells for a shotgun former-republican Dec 2012 #13

An aluminum ball bat and a large dog work fine for me! mysuzuki2 Dec 2012 #15

I have read that on here several times but to speak frankly former-republican Dec 2012 #21

I think that one of the dangers of a gun of any sort, at least for me, would be mysuzuki2 Dec 2012 #29

I'm not advocating a firearm in the home for anyone that feels uncomfortable with one in the home former-republican Dec 2012 #38

I could care less about my stuff exboyfil Dec 2012 #77

I said the same thing and was burned at the stake here. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #17

Plus you can use them for hunting or skeet shooting. gulliver Dec 2012 #19

Without condeming or condoning anything, I'll say that the sound of a pump shotgun pumping is... Poll_Blind Dec 2012 #20

Especially if done slowly and deliberately. RC Dec 2012 #66

Shotguns do not spray - especially at close range. hack89 Dec 2012 #23

My trusty flame thrower is better than any shotgun. hunter Dec 2012 #24

I don't like long guns for home defense. Deep13 Dec 2012 #30

this one reason i like the m4 carbine its short enough to cut the pie without showing the barrel loli phabay Dec 2012 #35

I would not suggest anyone clearing their home , let the police do it former-republican Dec 2012 #44

i don't need a gun barbtries Dec 2012 #31

locks only buy you time and what good is the phone if help is thirty minutes away loli phabay Dec 2012 #34

odds are barbtries Dec 2012 #73

Thank you. SheilaT Dec 2012 #81

it really is, barbtries Dec 2012 #83

I live in a rural area. A half hour is good response time for police. appleannie1 Dec 2012 #41

i agree it's different in a rural area. barbtries Dec 2012 #72

When seconds count... Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #42

pppffffttt barbtries Dec 2012 #71

I agree. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #33

Shtoguns have more firepower than an Uzi. So, what's your point? OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #36

Try finding one in stock. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #43

Don't have to, already have one. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #55

Yep. Unquestionably devastating. Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author slackmaster Dec 2012 #37

That's my plan Taverner Dec 2012 #47

edit former-republican Dec 2012 #49

The best-case legal, social, and psychological consequences of shooting someone are horrible slackmaster Dec 2012 #50

Yep - best case scenario of a baseball bat is they run Taverner Dec 2012 #51

The worst is you have inflicted a sub-dural hemotoma that could result in permanent disability... slackmaster Dec 2012 #75

Go for the knees Taverner Dec 2012 #82

I sleep in my high-capacity pantry stocked full of bean-cans. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #57

I have my great-grandfather's ceremonial Freemason's sword Poiuyt Dec 2012 #65

I have scared intruders off twice just cocking a shotgun. The sound says (run or be shot). appleannie1 Dec 2012 #39

Keep in mind I am not advocating everyone run out and buy a shotgun Taverner Dec 2012 #48

Why? Crepuscular Dec 2012 #52

No but if we ban all semi auto weapons Taverner Dec 2012 #54

I don't think "compromise" means what you think it means. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #60

Unless I missed it, absolutely no one has mentioned any neighbors or people in the next room or apt. RC Dec 2012 #68

That's why I use an AR15. Marinedem Dec 2012 #85

Hollywood movies are not good sources for gun knowledge. ManiacJoe Dec 2012 #53

I agree. Plus for me.......... socialist_n_TN Dec 2012 #61

What, exactly, am I defending? LWolf Dec 2012 #64

Everything has its pros and cons. protwodem Dec 2012 #67

I own an old-school revolver Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #69

For many a semi automatic pistol is a more effective approach ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #70

At home distances shotguns don't spray shot. ileus Dec 2012 #74

I prefer the 10/22 Fla_Democrat Dec 2012 #79

My .38 snubnose and my wife's 9mm pistols are for home defense. Wolf Frankula Dec 2012 #88