What is your home defense firearm?

[ileus]

What is your main go to firearm for the home?

Also where do you keep it?




My current favorite is my M&P 9c with a full sized 17rd magazine with the X-grip. I was marginal accuracy wise with my 9c until I bought the full sized mag, now it's like a totally different gun and I've revived it for the home defense role. I'm wanting to get a set of night sights for it now. At night it sleeps on my headboard with my 150 Lumen torch and my glasses.

We have two mini dachshunds that are caged trained that serve as great little alarm systems for our first line of defense.

[cloudbase]

1. Mossberg 500

The sound of chambering a shell cannot be mistaken for anything else in the universe.

[ileus]

3. True...

But a trained ear can tell the difference between an actual round and the pinggy sound of no round being chambered...Not that you wouldn't be actually chambering a round.

Many will take issue with your decision to let the sound be a warning. That's your plan I'll take no issue with it since I also keep a 9mm carbine close by but without the magazine inserted or a round in the chamber.

[Cronkite]

69. That's the one I keep out of the gunsafe.

It is a nice cheap dependable shotgun that goes bang every time.

[guitar man]

75. Me too

Cant beat a good 12ga pump for home defense IMO

[Scuba]

2. Colt 45 Gov't Model. I keep it where it's easy to reach, hard to find.

[TBMASE]

4. Depends on where I am in the house

BR has 2 Glock 23s, Reminton 887 and a Bush Master M-4
Various places around the house have Glock 27's with extra Mags
And lord help anyone who breaks in while I'm in the basement, that's where the gun safe is

[ileus]

6. G23's Ummm....pistol goodness.

27's oh my....

[Starboard Tack]

56. One can only imagine what goes on in the basement

Sounds like you live in a bunker. Prepping by any chance?

[TBMASE]

57. If I were, it wouldn't be in the basement

it's just where I keep the gun safe and all the ammunition, as well as the kids play room and my TV area

[Starboard Tack]

58. Lovely!

[marybourg]

5. Nothing like a relaxed mellow home

sweet home, is there?

[pnwest]

7. My go to weapon? Morning breath...

[Submariner]

8. Sig Sauer P220 ST 45 ACP

Has a 7 round mag, and never leaves the bed nightstand drawer. Trapped in the bedroom with no way out if a late night intruder got in, it is comforting having an equalizer to keep whoever from cornering me without any way of defending myself inside my own bedroom.

[geckosfeet]

12. Me too. My P220 is a newer Exeter model and has eight round magazines.

I keep it uncocked with one in the chamber. Night sights let me know right where it is. It has a rail mounted tactical light.

A fully loaded back up magazine is nearby. The pistol is reasonably well concealed, and positioned so that an intruder would not see the night sights in the dark upon entering the room.

[ileus]

27. A stainless 220 is one pistol on my short list

of must haves....

[Submariner]

29. Being stainless does makes it a heavy unit

but it greatly diminishes the recoil that makes the regular 220 kick up higher. So, with the same glow-in-the-dark night sites that geckosfeet describes, it can stay on target easier for repeated shots.

[oneshooter]

31. I carry an older SIG 220, alloy frame in .45, night sights

no rail. As a carry weapon it is combined with 2extra mags on the off side. Loving Wife keeps"Her" Colt LW Commander by her side. When it gets dark then her 995 carbine w/red dot sight and my AR with light and night sights are found on the appropriate sides of the bed.

Loads are defensive, 230gr JHP in the sidearms, 50gr JHP (20rds) in my rifle and 145gr JHP in her carbine. There is also saddle pouches on both longarms a 30rd mag for mine and 2-10rd mags for her.

Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

9. Howitzer...

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Generally, whatever I'm in the habit of carrying during the day I just keep it on the couter or nightstand.

[sharp_stick]

10. Keeps the damned kids off the lawn

and the turkey's away from the raspberry bushes.



Costs a fortune in ammo though.

[ileus]

28. I recommend a shotgun or 223 for turkey birds.

[sarisataka]

40. But with a .50

the turkey is de-feathered, cleaned and ready for the oven, if you can find it

[sharp_stick]

43. Actually more like ready to

be turned into grilled turkey burgers.

[sarisataka]

44. .

[chrisa]

42. sharp_stick will be ready in case a squadron of WWI soldiers tries to rob his house

[tularetom]

11. S&W 637 in the nightstand

12 ga coach gun in the coat closet with 00 buck.

Single shot .410 by the side door for snakes.

[slackmaster]

13. My main HD weapons are a Louisville Slugger, a Hoplite-style short sword, and a 2-1/4"...

...combination wrench. I keep firearms locked up.

[Marengo]

38. Same here with the sword. Have a custom "Pompeii" style gladius...

made by a fellow in the UK hanging on the wall. Properly tempered carbon steel blade, full tang, sharp as a razor, and I know how to use it.

[oneshooter]

39. I guess I could give a good account with the Zulu Assagia hanging on the wall.

But the 7' buffalo hide shield could cause problems.

[PavePusher]

65. Those shields are a weapon unto themselves....

if you have the space to manuveur them.

IIRC, the technique is: hook the opponents shield with yours, wrench to the side, stab the gut with assegai, twist and wtihdraw.

While maintaining formation with your echelon. Very Greek/Roman of them. Hmmmm.....

[oneshooter]

68. They are not light, the Cape Buffalo hide is over a 1/4" thick

and nearly as hard as iron! The assagia is forged with a blackthorn wood shaft, bound with rawhide with a loop that goes over the wrist. Unfortunately the shield is not bulletproof, a 485gr lead slug from a 450/577 Martini-Henry has no problem going through it.

Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas

[PavePusher]

66. Ooooo....., those are nasty......

If the intruder is at all lucky, s/he will have read some history or historicly accurate fiction, and recognize the threat...

Alas, far too few home invaders have a proper formal education, or are widely read.

I have full respect for any homo sapiens that owns a short sword.... they may very well know how to use it. IOW, stay out of reach....

[Rittermeister]

67. Norman arming sword here

N/T.

[Callisto32]

50. The only melee weapon I have any amount formal training in is the ninja-to.

It's like a funky katana with about 2 1/2" moved from blade to tang, to change the balance for one handed use if need be.

I think shooting an invader would be less likely to kill him.

[Starboard Tack]

55. I like that.

[seeviewonder]

14. Mossberg 802 .22 cal here...

Wanting to upgrade to a Mossberg 500 eventually.

[Bonhomme Richard]

15. Bersa Thunder Pro 9mm.....

in electronic safe under the bed below me with two 17 round mags. In addition to 100lb. and 80lb. Labrador Retrievers for stalling purposes. LOL

[Speck Tater]

16. Defenseless for 67 years and still alive. nt

[AnotherMcIntosh]

17. Something with a proven ability to knock down Moros (and any crazed person regardless of size).

When the Luger 9mm was temporarily used in the Philipines, General Sumner wrote a report in which he said from experience that the 9mm would not stop a Moro. A 12 ga pump, however, seems to have worked.

[Rittermeister]

35. But to be fair

the Army was having trouble stopping them with .45 Long Colts and .30-40 Krag rifles too. A religious fanatic who's willing to die to kill you is hard to stop.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

36. And to be fair, all religious fanatics may be hard to stop. Even those not trying to kill you.

[oneshooter]

37. The fact that the Moros were drugged up probably had a lot to do with it.

[gordianot]

18. Aluminum kiddie Louisville slugger followed by single action 44 magnum.

First 3 rounds metal flechetts in custom load who ever gets hit they are inoperable followed by 3 44 special hollow points. I have never fired the fleschetts knowing they will ruin the barrel. The reason I use the 44 magnum in single action, it is also a hunting gun and am well practiced. I keep gun shoulder rig so I can use bat first. One 38 under the bed and pump shot gun ready in closet under lock and key. My go to rig is in a drawer in a locked room. Even though I have conceal carry permit I will not conceal carry. Firearms are not for use on humans. Home invasion will be met by stiff resistance human or otherwise I approach it as an either or situation.

[shadowrider]

19. Taurus Judge loaded with .410

[Meiko]

20. Winchester 1300 defender

It is locked in a mount right next to the bed with one in the chamber. It also has a tactical pistol grip stock and a flashlight.

[rrneck]

21. 1911 / 870. nt

[krispos42]

22. Harsh language n/t

[saras]

23. What a dumb question to answer in public, especially if you actually need self-defense.

[Riftaxe]

24. Absolutely, they are not thinking at all!

What about all those psychic home invaders with the mental powers to deduce a physical address from an anonymous pseudonym on a narrow interest message board!

[Meiko]

33. Why

is someone coming to get me?

[WingDinger]

25. It's a little unwieldly, but effective.

[Kaleva]

26. I rely on statistics.

The odds of my house being broken into (well, they wouldn't have to break in as the doors are never locked) and/or me being the victim of a violent crime are so small, having any kind of weapon for home defense would be overkill.

[Common Sense Party]

47. Everyone whose home is invaded probably thought much the same thing, until it happened.

"That only happens to the other people"...until it happens to you.

[ManiacJoe]

30. Whatever the CCW pistol of the day was.

Normally a Beretta 92fs or a Kimber 1911. Stored in the headboard with all the other gear that came off the belt.

[Oneka]

32. Go to?

My daily carry weapon is a SA XD 40cal subcompact. that would be my first firearm to , go to.

Glock 26 in a fingerprint box on the nightstand in case of an attack after i go to bed.

Also a Western Bowie, Cold Steel gurka kukri, Gerber gator brush knife, and two LE style batons throughout the house, unlocked.

locked up, but close at hand is a Mossberg 590, an Iver Johnson side by side coach gun, and a H and R topper single shot 12 guage.

Hardened front entry to the house,and a security system, that both came with the house.

Two dogs round out the defense of my house.

[S_B_Jackson]

34. For dedicated home defense?

We also utilize a Canine Alert System™....a 60# Husky and her 100# Malamute backup. They really tune up on a stranger enters our home, and they're both very protective of the kids. (both habits are actively encouraged by me and my wife).

My EDC is a P245, my wife's is a P228, and we also have a Remington 870 Express 12-guage loaded with #3 buck.

Only had to clear the house twice when we had attempted breakins....dogs scared them away and the second time - based upon the bloody sleeve - I think the malamut tore a piece out of someone.

[Callisto32]

49. "Malamut"

That may just be a great name for any dog that is half malamute.

[S_B_Jackson]

53. LOL....

Coined by my daughter, who was in a rush one day...and mispronounced it at a family gathering. I guess I should have spelled it as "Malamutt". It seemed appropriate for him as he was a rescue from an SPCA shelter...

[sarisataka]

41. A yippy dog

and two strangely protective cats are the first alert, followed by 911.

A Beretta 92 rounds handles what the above lets through

[Simo 1939_1940]

45. Springfield XD .40 or .357 snubby revolver nearby........

.......Remington 870 in bedroom.

[Common Sense Party]

46. I keep a pantry full of canned beans.

[NewMoonTherian]

51. How irresponsible.

Statistically, you're more likely to "bean" a loved one than an intruder. I bet you just can't sleep without a can under your pillow, and you probably strap a couple on before going into public to compensate for your tiny buttocks. Do you rude toters ever take into consideration my right to live my life without seeing your ugly starches hanging out?

[Common Sense Party]

52. You can take my beans when you pry them out of my cold, dead hands.

Beans don't kill people, people kill people...

[Callisto32]

48. What can I say, I'm a gun slut...

It rotates between a stainless CZ-75B, a 3"S&W Model 60-15, and a carbine configured Armalite Rifle clone.

I'm thinking of purchasing a 686 SSR to replace the CZ and the Model 60, relegating them to range and CC use, respectively.

Where exactly I keep them is a secret guarded by trained warrior-priest-guard-ninjas, but "accessible" will suffice for your purposes I suspect.

[jeepnstein]

54. Shotgun

My favorite is a High Standard K12 Riot Gun with Federal low recoil "tactical" 00 Buck. Not that it matters all that much. I store it under lock and key.



My plan really revolves around keeping conflict and drama out of my life. It's a multi-layered approach that has worked for me so far. To me, shooting someone is a sign that things have really gone down hill fast.

[Starboard Tack]

59. My wife! Beware all who think about entering here.

T'would appear from the posts so far that most of our members lead normal lives and about a half dozen live in a state of siege. Must be the 51st state.

Seriously, though, I think the best home defense system is one involving bright lights and loud music, Broadway style.

[AtheistCrusader]

60. I've reinforced the doors and windows.

Multiple layers of non-lethal discouragement.

At the end of the day though, if they come through all that, it's probably time for the Shotgun.

[oneshooter]

61. I live 200yds from the main road(gravel) Loud music does nothing

but disturb the local wildlife, as does bright lights. I have the legally required signage posted at my gate and fence line, and a telephone there to call the house. I can unlock my gate from the house.

If you climb the gate, or cross the fence, you are trespassing. What happens then is up to you.

Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas

[Starboard Tack]

62. Damn, you really do live in Texas.

I'll be using the phone if your invitation is still open.

[Rittermeister]

63. Ditto.

Not having to worry about over penetration is kinda nice.

[burf]

64. If I tried the bright lights and music method,

the neighbors would show up and drink all my beer.

[gejohnston]

73. I use baloons

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low profile is the best security. Plus low cost door and window security, deadly force only if breached.
the details are classified SECRET/family only.

[nickinSTL]

76. You too, huh?

My wife is about as much home defense as I'll likely ever need - she did weight-lifting in the military and has anger issues...



We also have a replica viking broadsword.

We're considering getting a gun, but it'll likely be a .22 pistol for target shooting, rather than for home defense.

[ileus]

77. Nothing wrong with target shooting...

I've pretty much decided the next pistol I buy is going to be a 22 for target shooting and getting the kids shooting a pistol for the first time.


On another note the first self defense pistol I ever bought was a little 22 semi auto.

[BiggJawn]

81. Oh, that would endear me to the neighbours...

Good way to get one's tyres slashed.

[AlinPA]

70. Sounds like a rough neighborhood.

[Go Vols]

71. .

Smith/Wesson Governor on the nightstand.

[derby378]

72. Tantal

With hollowpoints and FMJ loaded in separate magazines according to the need.

[BiggJawn]

74. Taurus TCP.

It's what I carry in my pocket when I'm at home. Hornaday Critical Defense loads.
Hell yes, I carry when I'm at home. "Wait a minute, Mr. Bad guy! I have to go to my vault and get my handgun!" Nuh-Uh.

Then there's the M1911 full of Hornadays and the 12 Ga. riot pump with Buck and Ball.

[Simo 1939_1940]

79. "Hell yes, I carry when I'm at home."

"Wait a minute, Mr. Bad guy! I have to go to my vault and get my handgun! Nuh-Uh."

Today I concur with your sentiments. I never physically carried while at home until the personal experience of a (harmless) mentally challenged individual who wandered into my back changed my mind. While the event was statistically highly unlikely, statistics wouldn't have mattered much if he had been unstable and violent given the circumstances on that day.

[BiggJawn]

80. True dat.

The murders of 3 middle-aged people from around here that convinced me I needed something more than a foul attitude and a Stilson wrench happened while they were at home.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

78. What is your main weapon?

"What is your weapon?
Your weapon, man. Your weapon.
What keeps you alive and makes the other guy die?
What is your weapon?
lt's your brain, Mr. Pike.
Your noggin. Your noodle.
Your smarts. Your gray matter.
Your poise under fire.
Your wits, when all about you are losing theirs."
-- Sgt. West

Works for me.

[liberaltrucker]

82. Glock 32

Where I keep it is NYFB.

[Simo 1939_1940]

83. liberaltrucker........you can't be a *true* liberal

and be a firearm owner. So make your choice.

[ileus]

84. I've always wondered....

If you're an OTR with "sleeper" and all that jazz. Does you truck count as your home, and is there some law in the 50 states that allows you to keep a firearm in your truck without having to have a CHP/CCW permit?

[bottomofthehill]

85. Remington 1187 21 inch

20 guage easy to control, Federal Premium #4 shot 2 3/4 inch shell. Easy to reach in the bedroom.