And for the record I can't quibble with any of this advice. Well I could quibble.
OK, I will quibble.
The Marine Maqnum is a great shotgun, but a tad pricey IMO. Look at the Mossberg 500/590 series. They're probably the best value in a pump action these days.
The Springfield SD is an excellent firearm. I've got one chambered in .45 ACP. Haven't really detected any major flaws in design or workmanship yet. Add a laser to the integral rail system and you've got one fine fighting pistol.
Rifles, I'm not even going to get into that subject....LOL
Nicely done, Doug.
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Mossberg 500 owner here. It’s a great weapon for home defense: inexpensive, powerful, intimidating, and safe (the “tang” safety makes any accidental firing much less likely). It also has a simple point-and-click interface: POINT it at the Bad Guy, and CLICK the trigger until he stops being a threat to you and yours.
I hope I never have to aim it at a human being, but I will if I have to. I sleep better knowing that I can defend Mrs Chan and Baby Chan against any parasite who dares threaten them.