What makes you feel more secure up close and personal

[Jaymo]

Dillon M134 (Minigun).

 

[fdw]

The 12 guage.

 

[gwpercle]

I just love the sound a pump shotgun makes when it's dark and quite and you've heard a noise in the night that needs investigating. Those 5 rounds of buckshot, be it 12, 16 or 20 gauge, makes me feel extremely secure. Got one right next to my bed with a flashlight.
Gary

 

[Dezfan]

The racking of a 12 gauge shotgun is a universally understood message.

 

[6518John]

How close do you want to get to this?

I think this speaks a universal language too!!!

 

[poordevil]

A Tic Tac!

 

[Louchia]

I like my 442 J frame with Hornady Critical Defense 38spl, especially if it were to get really close. A revolver pushed into the gut will not out of battery, it goes bank.

 

[CatboatWilly]

I have to agree with Dezfan and 6518John and Gary. The 'making me comfortable' part of the question is going to be a piece of hardware that allows me to own the situation. If some one steps in to a self defense situation where firepower is needed then there are lots of options.

But that universal racking of the 12ga pump may allow you to own the situation without firing a shot and that is what makes me comfortable.

 

[one eye joe]

I have to agree with Dezfan and 6518John and Gary. The 'making me comfortable' part of the question is going to be a piece of hardware that allows me to own the situation. If some one steps in to a self defense situation where firepower is needed then there are lots of options.

But that universal racking of the 12ga pump may allow you to own the situation without firing a shot and that is what makes me comfortable.

I HEAR YA WILLY, NUTTHIN' SAYS STOP DOIN' WHAT YOUR DOIN' LIKE THE SOUND OF A SHOTGUN RACKING. BUT UNFORTUNATELY, YA CAN'T WALK AROUND WITH A 12 GA. PUMP FOR AN EDC…...

 

[JohnSW]

I have a very sharp, sturdy, chef's knife. You can't get more "up close and personal" than that.

 

[breakerofwind]

Can't help ya with this one...I'm outta there...it's against my religion...my mama raised a Devout Coward...

 

[Rick_A]

If possible...

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Otherwise...

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[Ranger514]

Not at arms length against two or more attackers.

I guess that's why it's often chosen as an entry team weapon. Those trained to use a shotgun in close quarters and shotgun retention techniques will argue the point with you. Me, for one. I'll take the tactical advantage of a shotgun any day.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Nothing much wrong with a 1911 in .45 ACP. A Glock 19 or S&W M&P 9 Full size, provided I have premium ammo available, is also a good choice. My ammo of choice in 9mm is Winchester RA9B or RA9TA, or equivalent from either Federal or Speer, in its Gold Dot line.

Someone mentioned consideration for whether the need is a surprise or not.

Folks, if I know about it ahead of time, then I am going to simply avoid the situation entirely. If I know it is coming, and cannot avoid the situation entirely, then an M4 or even an M1A with plenty of spare magazines would be primary.

Recall the woman who noticed that a Texas Ranger at the party she was attending was wearing his pistol. She asked the Ranger if he was "expecting trouble." The Ranger responded, "No, ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle."

 

[scott1970]

I don't read much about defensive tactics, shootouts, CCW stuff, and such, but from the list provided I did pretty well with a semi auto .40 cal for ten years at work (HK USP .40 cal). The .40 cal ain't a show horse in the world of personal protection, but I've watched it kill a man very efficiently.

 

[J. W.]

I've seen the capability of a 12ga loaded with 00 buck first hand. It's a devastating weapon. It's hard to do much better inside 25 yards or so.

However, with what I have real world access to, it's the AR-15 that I pick up every time. I do so because it's my personal rifle built to needs and not a generic, neglected and unwieldy* shotgun that stays locked in the trunk that I've never fired before.

Our 870's have Speedfeed stocks that make the LOP too long and the gun cumbersome with body armor and other equipment on.


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[Protected One]

I guess that's why it's often chosen as an entry team weapon. Those trained to use a shotgun in close quarters and shotgun retention techniques will argue the point with you. Me, for one. I'll take the tactical advantage of a shotgun any day.

The key word there is TEAM. If I have a "team" with me, then that changes my answer too!

 

[Brasky]

12 gauge. It doubles as a baseball bat when empty

 

[Rastoff]

Up close and personal? This...

 

[hangnoose]

WHAT MAKES ME FEEL SAFE

A beneli super black eagle with a pistol grip stock/ extended mag/ #6 3 1/2" 12 ga Dixie tri-balls. 3- 60 caliber 325 gr hard cast balls @ 1100 fps. The Sig 220 in 45 acp makes me warm & fuzzy too.