Pistol or shotgun ?

[cardguy]

If you thought a person has entered your residence in the night while you are sleeping, what gun would you grab first? Shotgun or pistol and why you chose that one.

 

[80sgyrene]

Rifle......... stopping power and capacity.

 

[murphydog]

You're going to get one or two opinions on this one.

It depends on many variables, but best to have available and use that which you are best trained and competent to use.

 

[alleycat7002]

12ga..double 00...

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[fyimo]

Sig P226 40 S&W

 

[coachray]

You're going to get one or two opinions on this one.

It depends on many variables, but best to have available and use that which you are best trained and competent to use.

That would be a pistol for me. It is also the weapon I can best quickly and effectively use with one hand.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Pistol. Why? Shotgun ain't loaded

 

[NYlakesider]

I have a handgun and a shot gun close by. We live rural and if help could be summoned could be a long wait,

Most times my gun to repel borders will be a Mossie 12G 9shot loaded to fire 5 double 0 buck with 4 slugs behind.

My capable wife will also have a pistol. For her that is the better option!

 

[bigwheelzip]

If you thought a person has entered your residence in the night while you are sleeping, what gun would you grab first? Shotgun or pistol and why you chose that one.

Since your scenario is that they are already inside, speed is paramount, so the closest gun, the night table pistol is grabbed first.

 

[JH1951]

More than likely it will be my handgun because it is most often closer to me than my 12 GA. Now, if i was told in advance that I was going to have to defend myself in my home at a specific time, my 1897 would be employed with my handgun as a back-up.

 

[M29since14]

I have an M&P45 for that.

 

[Shield9mm]

Don't have a shotgun so my M&P will have to do it


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[DD357]

AR; better performance than a handgun and much easier follow up than a shotgun.

 

[petepeterson]

There's a handgun on me at all times, so I that would be in my hand first, but only as long as it took me to get to the closet.

 

[Ranger17]

Currently, I wouldn't have a shotgun (or any long gun) in my bedroom so a pistol would be it.

That's of course subject to change based on how this world we live in continues to evolve....

 

[gman51]

I have a handgun near me always that is loaded. With handgun in hand chances are I also might head to the closet to obtain the Mossy 12ga with 00 buck. Staying in the closet I will not run out of ammo or guns.

 

[MCorps0311]

Well i'd have to say one of my handguns,because my shotguns are in the safe,and I keep what ever handgun i'm carrying during the day at my bed side at night.

 

[nachogrande]

WHAT CAN YOU GET HANDS ON FIRST?

Clearing the house in poor light after awakening suddenly with a handgun held close to my body would be harder for someone to grab & possibly wrestle it away from me, it's also easier to maneuver in potential close quarters. OTOH I don't like to keep all my eggs in 1 basket & think having other options as well is a good idea. As good as I think I MAY be, I can be a heavy sleeper. Getting the C-pap & wrist splints off won't help. Someone with minimal skills specifically there with the intent on doing me harm will likely do so. IMO The smart thing FOR ME, ( LE not far away, no kids & no material items worth dying for) would be to hole up in the BR & call 911.

 

[Ranger514]

I'd go for the most accessible, which would be the Glock 19 with tactical light that sits in the top dresser drawer next to the bed. If I had prior warning, the Mossberg SP, loaded with buck and slug would be my primary choice.

 

[mrchuck]

Walther PPQA and flashlight inside.
Longer range outside is 00 BUCK from nearby shotgun.
Our local gun shop sells the AR-15 with every "do-dad" imaginable
accessory screwed on it! Not for me.