[GoLightly]

I'm thinking more along the lines of some kind of shotgun. lol I have no depth perception, none. If someone is close enough for me to hit them, they're most likely close enough to wrestle any single projectile weapon away from me.

[Squantos]

Inside of a home the pattern on a shotgun is about 2 inches at normal small home ranges of 6 to 20 feet. A longer barreled rifle or shotgun can be wrestled from you a lot easier with leverage .

I'm not sure of you depth perception problem being medical or not or just a comment as to your perception of your own ability.

That aside EAA makes a very good double barrel 20 gauge shotgun called the bounty hunter II that is very short (legal) and easy to handle and load and gives you 2 shots. A small stock sock of 6 rounds of spare ammo fits easily and is a fine home defense rig.

No bells , buttons or complex levers to learn or pump just KISS defense tool.

Hope I helped ya ......Stay Safe !

[Shooter 2.5]

I'm not sure why the lack of depth perception should be a factor. There's a possibility that a nightime confrontation may not be under the best of lighting conditions.

If you're planning to buy a gun, you are also entering into a new hobby. Don't think of it as a chore, a macho thing or a inconvienance. It's enjoyable and a skill that will be with you for the rest of your life.

Your first choice could be a .22 pistol just to get started. Plan on an afternoon at your local gunshop and ask as many questions as you can. There's a book called The Complete Guide to Guns and Shooting by John Mallory. I highly recommend it.

One word of advice that may help you. Learn to like to shoot first. Use good ear protection and gloves. Don't get talked into something too big at first. As the enjoyment grows, the skill and accuracy will follow.