Yes, options are almost limitless and hardcore gun enthusiasts will have their own takes, but what are some of the simplest, most foolproof weapons for newbies looking to protect themselves and/or their family? Posted on 02/15/2021 6:12:34 AM PST by w1n1
Yes, options are almost limitless and hardcore gun enthusiasts will have their own takes, but what are some of the simplest, most foolproof weapons for newbies looking to protect themselves and/or their family?
In these troubled times, many people are buying guns for the first time in their life, but the needs of the casual gun owner are different from the experienced shooter. They need the simplest and most foolproof weapon, not the most advanced expert's weapon. Most first-time gun buyers are probably doing so to defend themselves and their family, and if they end up using it, they will be under extreme stress with all the attendant opportunities for the inexperienced to screw up. Of course, the answer to this is training and practice.
After all, there are only three ways to learn to shoot. Shooting, shooting and more shooting. Unfortunately, there is an ammo shortage at this time and most of these first-time buyers are not inclined to spend a lot of money on practice ammo anyway. That's just the reality of the situation and what we have to deal with. Still, becoming familiar with the new gun is crucial and keeping that as easy as possible is more important for the casual shooter than the dedicated shooter. Hence, we will look at the best possible choices in this light. e guns should be simple to use and easy to hit with, and should also have the least recoil possible so the new shooter does not get a flinch.
THE CLASSIC HOMEOWNER defense firearm is the handgun, and rightly so. For gunfighting inside a home or building, the pistol is king. It is fast and can be held near the side of the body when going through doorways or past furniture, where an assailant might spring out and grab the barrel of a shotgun or rifle and wrestle it out of your hands. Just don't hold it so close to your body that the gas escaping from the barrel/cylinder gap on a revolver burns you when you fire. People who advise a pump shotgun for this duty are showing their lack of personal experience in this sort of fighting. A pump shotgun does not have room for the buckshot to spread enough to matter indoors, so you are looking at a manually operated five- or eight-shot repeater that can malfunction if the pump action is not cycled properly under stress. Read the rest of guns for newbie.
A Glock 23 is my bedside gun. I trust that gun with my life.
Decades ago, an Army friend offered to sell me the SKS he brought back from Vietnam. I declined because of no interest at the time, but now mildly regret, especially as the price was exceedingly low, though I don’t remember it.
Perhaps I’ll find a gun show to see if either is available.
Only if you are caught.
Got mine for all of $75. Rock & roll, baby! Chinese made and marked. Fun on a bun!
Meant to say, probably not cheap these days, but what is? Nothingburgers...
Being a Master of
Kinetic Mind over Matter,,,
.
Sorry,
I just need some
Range Time.
In other words, about aversge for 'Am Shooting Journal'.
What UTTELY FOOLISH ADVICE.= You win the DUMB-BUNNY AWARD for March 21.
In such a situation, a WISE householder will take a COVERED & CONCEALED position (IF POSSIBLE) & “await future events”.
IF & WHEN the door comes open, see who is coming (OR breaking) in & then decide what you should do.
FYI, I have trained my lady & our nanny to do exactly that. = We have a heavy 5’ solid wood table about 15 feet from the front door. The ladies have been trained to turn it on its side, get behind it with their firearm & be prepared to shoot IF the person is an armed housebreaker.
(At worst, they are in a covered position that makes hitting them from the doorway difficult & likely a housebreaker will NOT have a firearm that will shoot through that heavy oak tabletop.)
Yours, ex-cadet
What UTTELY FOOLISH ADVICE.= You win the DUMB-BUNNY AWARD for March 21.
In such a situation, a WISE householder will take a COVERED & CONCEALED position (IF POSSIBLE) & “await future events”.
IF & WHEN the door comes open, see who is coming (OR breaking) in & then decide what you should do.
FYI, I have trained my lady & our nanny to do exactly that. = We have a heavy 5’ solid wood table about 15 feet from the front door. The ladies have been trained to turn it on its side, get behind it with their firearm & be prepared to shoot IF the person is an armed housebreaker.
(At worst, they are in a covered position that makes hitting them from the doorway difficult & likely a housebreaker will NOT have a firearm that will shoot through that heavy oak tabletop.)
I can, if necessary, repair/replace the heavy table. = People are not replaceable.
Yours, ex-cadet
You may not like it, but I’ve seen in many times - works real good.
YES, it’s been done & generally the “shooter” ended up in prison for shooting a person UNLAWFULLY.
Yours, ex-cadet
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