Exactly.....violence, taxes, and gunbans. I’m going to my first gun show this weekend and hope to get something and some ammo. Any advice?
My two cents: Remington 870 12 ga. Inexpensive, very reliable, excellent abd versatile defensive weapon
If you get the shotgun get number 4 buckshot. It covers more ground, but still hits. If things get really crazy though you will want a semi-auto rifle. That shotgun will have you sore after a while. Make sure you get hollow point, and be careful if you live in a real crowded area, because you could hit a lot of your neighbors. Get both if you have the money. If you are in a real crowded area though get that shotgun if you can only afford one, because it will be safer for you neighbors.
#15 had a good one, the Remington 870. If I may add, a Mossberg 500 can also be had cheap (relatively), +/-$320.00 in IL where I am. Price is for the 'Home/Personal Defense Models'.
One thing, if you've never fired a 12ga shotgun, it may be a bit much for you recoil wise. So a 20ga may be better and it will still 'take care of business'.
Also, since you're going to a gun show, look for Maverick Arms. They are Mossberg Shotguns but a lot cheaper. Approx $250.00 and every accy for a Mossberg fits a Maverick shotgun.
Maverick shotguns are like Lennox Furnaces & AC Units. Lennox is a Carrier but with a different name plate and a lot cheaper. OOPS! Did I just give away an industry secret??? :-)
(its really not so *secret*, there's other HVAC 'brand names' that do the same).