Those are sweeeeet! I need to pick me up a nice fixed blade. I should probably get a throwing axe too.
I bought my nephew some throwing knives, because that's the kind of uncle I am. The eyerolls were priceless.
Hey guys, been thinking about getting a home protection handgun. I know next to nothing about guns and am looking for suggestions for something that is relatively easy for a beginner. I went to the range and shot an HK .45 and a 9mm that was recommended by the guys at the range, not sure what brand it was but it had a grip safety. I've been told a Glock 19 is a good starter gun, but figured I'd ask on here since every article I read online seems to be an ad of some sort.
That’s a lot to protect, I commend you on considering firearm ownership. I’d encourage you to think through all of the scenarios of owning a firearm. Understand the potential outcomes you are accepting with the purchase. If you just want a recommendation: join a local range, go through one of their handgun safety classes, get a LE trade-in Glock 17 (gen 2, 3, 4 whatever), and train with it frequently. More things to think about: Wife going to operate it too? How are you going to store it? Are you going to keep a round chambered? Storing the ammo with the firearm or separately? Will your children know you have it?
After reading I would probably go with a shotgun over a handgun especially if you don’t plan on going to the range regularly.
Wife going to operate it too? Yes How are you going to store it? Open to suggestions Are you going to keep a round chambered? Most likely not Storing the ammo with the firearm or separately? Most likely seperately Will your children know you have it? Once they are old enough meaning likely 18
I don’t think there’s any perfect answer regarding the children; you have to handle that as you see best. However, as soon as you bring a gun into your home, it is no longer a zero percent chance that your child gets his/her hands on your firearm. Also, it’s important for you and your wife to grasp the reality that you are accepting the possible outcome of ending someone’s life to protect yours/your family’s life. It sounds stupid and obvious, but it’s something you have to agree on as a family.
So if you have a gun in your house it's probably a very good idea to start teaching proper gun safety at a very early age. We started really really early but a red ryder has been great for that, as well.
Mine is five and has seen each of my guns and the destruction they can cause. We go over that every time he sees them. We also discuss who can touch the guns and when. We also discuss the possible outcome if he plays with them.
My dad had guns all over my house growing up and 1) I knew not to fuck with them because there would be consequences if I did unsupervised and 2) they're not novel if kids grow up with them. They're just another part of your life so the curiosity isn't there. Just my experience at least.
Shotgun isn't a bad option but depending on the type of shotgun they can get unwieldy in close quarters. I'd prob just buy a Glock in 9mm. 9mm is cheapish, abundant, and ladies can typically shoot them just fine and Glock is going to last forever.
Thinking about it, the same was true in my house growing up. It does make more sense to have them be aware of it rather than not and stumbling upon it.
I may be wrong but I feel many of the children who die from self inflicted gunshots would be reduced drastically if their parents educated them about guns rather than hiding the gun from the child.
My dad had a gun in our hands at the earliest possible age and he took every opportunity to hammer us if we slipped up even a little bit on safety. Shooting is his hobby followed by hunting. I have always felt so comfortable around guns but it wasn’t until I got to college that I realized how entrenched many safety habits were for me. I can’t stand being in a situation with someone handling firearms that doesn’t have a clue. Can’t even enjoy myself and I saw some ridiculously stupid stuff with plenty of alcohol involved.
I’m fully confident I’ll shoot the pistol grip a grand total of one time before just putting the buttstock on.
This may be unpopular, but I’d shoot a lot more and learn a lot more about guns before buying one. The idea of home defense is attractive, but extremely unlikely. Furthermore, it’s extremely difficult to do, especially under stress. Buying a gun with the plan of practicing with it makes it much more likely that the gun ends up being a liability and not an asset. Train, learn, then buy.
You guys are saying a lot of mean things about my scatter gat on a page with excessive amounts of Glock discussions. You gettin’ soft.
I don’t mind Glock. I own several and carried a few on duty for 15+ years. I will say, however, that any company that puts a safety in such an ergonomically fucked up place as that is open to critique.
The first amendment grants everyone the right to open critique and I swore to uphold that right, and all others. I welcome all opinions, even the wrong ones.
I own 30+ guns with no children and don’t own any of them for home defense. They’re all locked in the safe and I cringe every time someone who didn’t grow up with guns or have much experience with them wants to buy one for home defense. Get to the range. Rent guns. Have someone teach you responsible gun ownership. Then take a step back and ask yourself honestly if it’s something you need.
I'm pretty much exactly the same. My lock, alarm, and dogs are much more likely to protect me from home invasion than my firearms.
Yep. It is a last resort. Even if I had to grab my shotgun I hope racking the first is all I would have to do.
One thing that came to my mind that I dont think was covered in the replies is you need to know and understand the laws in your state regarding home defense/duty to retreat. God forbid anyone did break in to your home, you don't want to risk jail time because you did something that you thought was reasonable but the law says otherwise.