[mad_as_he$$]

Similar subject has been covered in depth on FR. Please review them. The basic question is "Are you ready to take another human life?" If not don't get a gun.

[tomzz]

A FAL rifle.

[mkmensinger]

Are you talking about somthing you can carry, or something you can mount on the RV? :^)

[tiger-one]

This web site will answer some of your questions.

http://www.packing.org/

[FReepaholic]

...Best Firearm for RV?...

To TAKE OUT an RV???

[NorCalRepub]

RV to cramped for shotgun....I would have a 4 inch barreled .357, shooting self defense .38 special rounds...and why on earth would you be shooting outside your RV at an RV park....you will go to jail for sure unless you show them the BEAR that attacked you.....

Ruger GP-100....take classes if you haven't already....and never use the fu**er unless you mean business

[jwalsh07]

How po'd are you at the RV?

[GeronL]

I think Taser Guns are sold in Texas but they are kind of expensive I hear, not that I would know. Sounds like a shotgun would be right up your alley, aim and spray

[Pro-Bush]

I say a 12 gauge. Short range stopping power, and you don't need to be a good shot.

[Mr. Brightside]

[tiger-one]

Laws are different from state to state. A loaded rifle may be ok in one state but not in another. Same for Tasers. Using any gun in an RV is not much different than using one in a car. Who are you going to hit in your family? Consider a trained dog and OC pepper spray. I assume you have no firearms training, if I am correct you do not have enough time between now and you departure to gain sufficient knowledge to have a firearm for self defense.

[butternut_squash_bisque]

Kimber 1911 .45cal ACP "Eclipse Target II", IMO.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/eclipse/

Lemme know what you finally decide upon, S.

[A CA Guy]

I think you are going to have to know the rules of every state you are entering.

[Khurkris]

Twin .50's mounted on a swivel base controlled by video cams at all 4 corners.

That should sort things out nicely...:)

[Clinging Bitterly]

We just got our first trailer this year. We are getting old enough that we were finding it painful sleeping on the ground, plus we wanted to expand our options for enjoying the outdoors (and especially the beach) during the colder & wetter times of the year. We don't get out of Oregon much and here you can pack anything you want. As for the neighboring states I haven't had cause to be too concerned about what's allowed, but I need not test the water in California as I didn't lose a darn thing there.

I like a 870 pump gun at home but our trailer is too small to handle anything but a pistol, so inside I figure some kind of gut gun would be our best bet. Lacking one of those presently, the little 9MM auto is what I keep handy. It slides under the matress easy enough.

Outside I like a bigger bang. But I don't want to deal with extra baggage in my leisure time (indeed, we just go naked when it feels right) so when I do pack outside it's still usually the auto. In the more primitive areas where open carry doesn't make folks nervous, a shiny sidearm is standard jewelry and I'll show some bling with my favorite magnum revolver.

And that's the most I figure I need to keep handy. If there is someplace I wouldn't feel safe without more than that, I don't go there. I'm not real paranoid though, so that doesn't limit me all that much.

[Candor7]

Shotgun?

Definitely. A pump action 12 guage is the most economical, with a selection of ammo for different situations. rifled slugs, 00 buck, and "4 shot" should give you a nice spread. Make sure you buy a pump that will take 3.5 inch magnum shells, and ask about removing the plug so you can increase the magazine capacity. Get a sling for it.

My choice would be a Benelli Nova Pump Tactical with a mag extender kit, so the gun can carry 7 in the magazine and one chambered. You also would need a couple of shot shell belts so you can drape one over your shoulders quickly if needed.

http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/large/novaTacticalSynthetic12Ga.jpg

This shotgun can pump-cycle 8 rounds in 11 seconds and keep accurate fire, which is enough to destroy just about anything that you might encounter.

As far as crossing state lines, you have to look up the NRA summary of state gun laws, very few prohibit shot guns although you must be careful how the are stored while transporting, especially in states like NY, MA or CA.

http://nraila.org/GunLaws/

Good Luck