[cowboyway]

Well, a shotgun is nice for duck huntin, but for self defense I prefer an assault rifle with, at least, a 30 round mag. Full auto is nice. My personal preference is a Bushmaster M4 with a 40 round mag. My M4 is also equipped with a M9 bayonet. Just in case.

But, lets get serious. In order to be prepared for a home invasion, you should be armed at all times. This just ain't practical, especially if you're gettin busy with the missus. Therefore, it would seem more effective to have a perimeter defense system in place.

I'm thinking fencing, dogs and, perhaps, Claymores.

M18 Claymore

[not_apathetic_anymore]

Now see, that's why I posted this question...Claymores never even entered my mind:)

[ORECON]

Always remember and never forget; turn the Claymores out and not in.

My first line of home defense is two dogs. My second line is a S&W .357 magnum that is always on me or within arms reach while I am at home. My third line is the Mossberg 590 Mariner. I have several other lines of defense if needed. My last line of defense and sometimes first line is a redhead wife with her S&W .357 magnum.

[Mulder]

but for self defense I prefer an assault rifle

In order to be prepared for a home invasion, you should be armed at all times

Therefore, it would seem more effective to have a perimeter defense system in place

I don't want the 'perps' the hear the sound of the pump. The only sound I want the 'perps' to hear is their chest exploding from a well grouped triple tap.

You've got the right idea. It's good to see there are still a few folks posting that know how to fight.