Decide you caliber.
9mm handgun Canik TP9SF Elite One $350
this caliber gives you more choices of next: pistol caliber carbine.
Why a PCC? Because of the stability of the weapon for home defense up to 50 yards. It allows you to have a steady and long sight picture and more control if you don’t hit the range regularly. (You still have to practice with all your weapons but life is busy.) The pistol for me is a self defense weapon only. I would lead with the PCC: Striborg SP9A1- SB9 $820
Shotgun.
I’m partial to magazine fed. My choice is the Panzer Arms BP-12 $520. I like the bullpup. Personally, I don’t choose a shotgun for a primary because of the possibility of needing a tight shot. Outside in the driveway or shop? Yea, a shotgun is primary.
I chose all of these for home defense. All work well in rooms or stairways.
Rifles? Not a chance I’m stepping in that pool. There are so many. I suggest you decide caliber, magazine reliability, magazine availability and cost, etc.
Just a thought. I actually prefer a .45 caliber, but they cost too much to buy for me.
Carbine or handgun?
“Just a thought. I actually prefer a .45 caliber, but they cost too much to buy for me.”
Rock Island 45 caliber 1911s run about 400-450 around my location.