Posted on Feb 5, 2016
Which handgun would you recommend to someone with little or no firearms training or experience, for home protection?
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Let's eliminate the obvious. He has already been presented with the pros and cons of firearm ownership and the various arguments over the 2nd Amendment, and made his informed choice to purchase and keep a firearm for home defense. Of course I recommended that he obtain professional training in the proper maintenance and safe handling of whatever he purchases.
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=199&category=revolver
I had recommended the Taurus .45 cal/.410 shotgun. Actually, I'm considering one for myself. It seems to me that having a virtually nonlethal round in the first chamber would be desirable for someone who might be hesitant to pull the trigger, even when he, his family and home are threatened. The .45 Long would then provide effective stopping force for anyone who didn't take the hint. Also, I feel that revolvers are inherently more reliable, especially in the hands of a novice.
Wouldn't you know it, California has banned the sale of this weapon because it fires a shotgun shell. Oh the horror! A .410!
I advised him to go to another state and get one if he really wanted it. (That's what I'm likely to do)
However, what other options would you recommend?
http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=199&category=revolver
I had recommended the Taurus .45 cal/.410 shotgun. Actually, I'm considering one for myself. It seems to me that having a virtually nonlethal round in the first chamber would be desirable for someone who might be hesitant to pull the trigger, even when he, his family and home are threatened. The .45 Long would then provide effective stopping force for anyone who didn't take the hint. Also, I feel that revolvers are inherently more reliable, especially in the hands of a novice.
Wouldn't you know it, California has banned the sale of this weapon because it fires a shotgun shell. Oh the horror! A .410!
I advised him to go to another state and get one if he really wanted it. (That's what I'm likely to do)
However, what other options would you recommend?
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As you said in the first paragraph, you've eliminated all the common sense prerequisites. That said, the three things infrequent or new shooters experience and/or fear are the noise, recoil and complications. Even with some good training and adequate range familiarization, they won't use it if they are afraid of it.
To neutralize the fears: complications: get a double action/single action revolver; point and shoot, if it doesn't fire the first time, pull the trigger again. Noise and recoil: 22 caliber.
To neutralize the fears: complications: get a double action/single action revolver; point and shoot, if it doesn't fire the first time, pull the trigger again. Noise and recoil: 22 caliber.
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My recommendation for someone with NO experience is: Beeman Sportsman Series Deluxe Air Pistol - Model 2004 Seriously, this leads to many questions: [1] How many people live in the house who would be out at night? You don't want to shoot your family members [though at times you may think about it]. [2] Do you sleep upstairs? If so, don't run down the stairs with a gun. Should a burglar be at the foot of the steps with a gun, they will fire first. [You many think it is a family member.] [3] Should you have small children [heck, big children are just as dangerous], you need to keep the gun under lock and key. [4] Do you wear glasses? If yes, remember to put them on so you can see your visitor [family member or burglar]. [5] What kind of red tape do you have to leap through to get a gun in your state?
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The largest caliber they can shoot accurately with cadence fire. If that's a .25 then do it; if that's a 500 Magnum then do it.
The person breaking into your house or trying to assault you on the street isn't looking for a fair fight-why should you be?
The person breaking into your house or trying to assault you on the street isn't looking for a fair fight-why should you be?
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For personal carry, I would recommend a .22 mag revolver. For home defense a 20 Ga shotgun. Once you gather some experience... 40 cal automatic or 357 mag revolver.
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I’d say a shotgun. As soon as an intruder hears you cocking a shotgun, they’re likely to run away. If they don’t, they’re either on drugs or have a death wish.
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If you havent had ANY training - I'd recommend you dont even BUY a gun. Get to a gun shop that offers basic instruction FIRST then decide what kind of gun would suit your needs and get some more training. If you are fumblking with a firearm you purchased and dont even know how to load it, you are asking for trouble.
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I would not suggest a handgun for home defense. I would recommend a pump action shotgun in either 20 GA. or 12 GA. You do not have to be a sharp shooter to hit your target and you don't have to worry about over penetration, I.E. shooting through a wall. Also the sound of working the action is usually enough to scare away any intruder.
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Among my gun ownership is a Remington 870. I consider it a great home defense weapon, but I’m hesitant to recommend any weapon unless that person is prepared to get real training, not just plunking targets.
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