[Travis McGee]

This is not an exhaustive list, I’ve got others, but these are my recommendations.

1. AR-15 carbine with 3X Burris sight.

2. 12G Rem. 870 pump with extended tube mag.

3. Scoped 22LR Ruger 10-22 with fast-twist barrel to use 60 grain subsonic ammo

4. 9mm pistol. I have an XD9 and I like it a lot, but I think Glock 19 is a better choice for the reasons given by NC Scout.

5. Ruger Standard Model 22LR pistol.

6. Crossman .177 pump air pistol.

7. On my short list: A PSA AR-9 carbine in 9mm, it takes all Glock 9mm mags and runs like a sewing machine with no recoil.

8. For folks on a tight budget who are not big, young or strong: Mossberg 20 gauge pump. Under $200 new. A lot of bang for the buck with much less recoil than a 12G.

[IamConservative]

For folks on a tight budget who are not big, young or strong: Mossberg 20 gauge pump

I like the Mossberg Shockwave for home defense. My wife and I have plan that if anyone ever breaks in our home, we are going to the walk-in closet in our bedroom if we can. I have a Mossberg Shockwave to greet the intruders if they open the closet door. I have other guns stashed around the house for quicker access if needed.

[Hot Tabasco]

I would add a quality air rifle in .22 cal for hunting small game for food. Pellet tins come in 500 count and real cheap

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Prepper Ping - Recommendations & Selection for Home Defense

C/o Travis McGee ..
(as long as you don't live in New Jersey !- my editorial comment )

[Lurker]

Here’s our list in no particular order:

Mossberg 500A shotgun, 12 gauge. 1 per adult.
16” barrel for above.
Rifled barrel for above with scope
20” field barrel for above.
Ruger 10/22 Rifle with Scope. 1 per adult.
Springfield XD pistol, .45 caliber. 1 per adult.
Savage 110 in .308 with scope. 1 for household.
AR-15 rifle, 5.56 mm with Aimpoint optic. 1 per adult.
Crossman air rifle, .177. 1 per household.

It works for us. YMMV.

L

[Osage Orange]

Well this is thread I like.....

While...I have my preferences...

I carry a .380 Sig...and a Taurus 9mm.

I hunt with a Model 88 Winchester .308...lever action...and a Mossburg 835 Ulti-Mag...12 gauge...

I'm kind of old school, new school...

Oh, I have some other's...

[Charles Martel]

7. On my short list: A PSA AR-9 carbine in 9mm, it takes all Glock 9mm mags and runs like a sewing machine with no recoil.

I've been eyeing that one, too. The CZ Scorpion looks great as well, but the Glock mag capability of the AR-9 is very appealing.

Also, the 3X Burris optic... is that the AR-332?