Home Defense Combo!

[Klagz13]

My early warning system/deterrent is 250lbs of Italian Mastiff. Then there's a variety of pistols available based on room/floor of house. Then I keep loaded mags on the door of the safe for the Ar15, Ar10 and AK, depending on how bad the S-actually-HTF, if you get me. Shotgun is a backup to the backup


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[dmthomp32]

My early warning system/deterrent is 250lbs of Italian Mastiff. Then there's a variety of pistols available based on room/floor of house. Then I keep loaded mags on the door of the safe for the Ar15, Ar10 and AK, depending on how bad the S-actually-HTF, if you get me. Shotgun is a backup to the backup


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Those beasts got nothing on my golden retriever! He is a true brutal killer. [emoji38]

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[bubbatime]

The 870 is a good choice. I used one for a decade or more, next to the bed.

I replaced it with Benelli M2 tactical though, which is a better, faster, and likely more reliable gun that can be used one handed if injured.

I have a 870 police as well, and am also an 870 armorer, so I do LOVE the platform, I just think the semi auto tactical shotguns from Benelli and Beretta and maybe Remington, are better than pump action.

 

[Wise_A]

This is one topic where one's security layers can affect the placement of one's defensive guns. If someone has established enough security layers to provide sufficient warning something bad's about to happen, then they may not need to have their guns on them or within arm's reach at all times (though, personally, I do think it's prudent to do so). As an apartment dweller, there's not much I can do to add security layers, so I find it best to have a gun on me at home most of the time. Different people have different needs.

Well, the primary point I'm raising is that it's kind've dumb to have a carbine or a shotgun in the upstairs bedroom closet. If anything happens suddenly, it may as well be on the moon. My 9mm has a hell of a lot more muzzle energy than a shotgun you can't reach.

As to barriers, I would point out the following to anyone who really believed in them:

*Layers of security are great, so long as you never plan on going outside.

*You really gonna bar up every window in your house? What is this, HGTV's new show Suburban Crack Den?

*Is everyone in your house as paranoid as you are?

*Speaking of shows, I'm pretty sure ID network made a whole show about neighbors going crazy. Not every threat looks like the Anonymous Politically-Correct Bad Guy from ADT and Ring Doorbell commercials.

*Carrying a pistol on your belt is a hell of a lot safer than a shotgun/rifle unattended in the closet.

 

[Muley Gil]

If I hadn't lost my few firearms in that boating accident, I would try and have a couple near-by.

 

[kmyers]

With the two of us here it is a his and hers.

Mine. Mossberg 590.

Hers. Ruger AR556.

 

[Glouglou]

For home defense I think that a short PCC like a MP5 is a very good option.
Accurate, easy to control, big capacity and thé 9mm make the job.
12 cal is nice but big recoil, hard to reload if you are not familiar with technics, not a big capacity (even if 1 shot is supposed to be necessary) bucks can be dangerous...
Even If I have 9 cal12 shotgun it will be not my primary choice for home defense.
Because my JP PCC is a little to long (14") I'll maybe looking for something smaller like a...
I don't know yet.

 

[fredj338]

For most of us any long gun is a barricade tool. If I have to go check a door or move down a hall to my kids room, then I really would prefer a pistol with weapon light. Just easier to maneuver in really close confines of a hallway or when checking things with my hand held light.

 

[Cal44]

At least as it applies to ordinary home owners, I've always thought the statement

"A handgun is for fighting your way to a long gun"

was spoken by a guy who took too many testosterone supplements.

I think keeping your CCW revolver or pistol handy at night is enough. Plus a flashlight not attached to a gun.

 

[DuckBeav]

I live in a small trailer so, anything to long wouldn't be feasible. Waiting for this to arrive with 120rds of Aguila Mini Shells in 00 Buck.

This one is currently by the bedside.

 

[LPD256]

Early warning cat, in addition to an alarm system that tells me location of problem combined with a suppressed MPX readily available....

 

[fishwishin]

Springfield 12 ga. pump
Model 58 41 magnum

What I don't get with 6 rounds of #4 buckshot , I'll finish off with the 41 magnum .
Gary

Coolest combo so far!!

 

[The_Truth]

Taurus 445 44spl or S&W pre-38 in my pocket or on my hip

G29 Gen4, XDM 4.5 10mm, or 1076 secured in bedside table

If S-really-HTF the 6.5 Grendel pistol is secured close by but easily accessible

Weapon choice may change depending on mood

 

[fredj338]

At least as it applies to ordinary home owners, I've always thought the statement

"A handgun is for fighting your way to a long gun"

was spoken by a guy who took too many testosterone supplements.

I think keeping your CCW revolver or pistol handy at night is enough. Plus a flashlight not attached to a gun.

I like both hand held & weapon light. Each offers a function the other really isn't best for.

 

[fmflorida]

Im of the mindset that your home defense gun has to take into considerations multiple things.

1) Who else is in the house?
2)What type of situation am I *likely* to face.

For those reasons I stick to a handgun. I have other people in my house and an AR-15 just doesn't make sense for me. I don't want a round that can hit a person and then possibly a wall. I'm not much a believer in "over penetration" but in a small/confined space as a house I do believe that could be an issue.

Second, I'm not likely to face much of anything in my neighborhood, so I feel comfortable with a 9mm or .40 cal.

I also look at practicality. If someone breaks into my home, its much more cumbersome to be handling a shotgun/rifle, be on the phone with emergency services, try to gather everyone together not to mention 3 dogs.

Everyone's application and purposes are different. What works for me may absolutely suck for someone else.

Just my 2 cents on the matter.

 

[Echo40]

Is it wrong if the Handgun I use to backup my Shotgun is also a Shotgun and my Shotgun has a pistol grip?

Taurus Judge Magnum (Bead-Blasted Stainless Steel with Altamont Super Rosewood Grips) - .410 Bore/.45 Long Colt (3" Chamber)

Mossberg 590 Shockwave (Flat Dark Earth Cerakote) - 12 Gauge

I know, I know... Neither are "serious" guns and I bought into marketing hype or whatever, but I actually did research both prior to buying them and found them to be adequate for my needs as well as optimal for the relatively cramped quarters of my living space. Also, I honestly went in with an open mind, so I wasn't basically looking specifically for cases in which either failed or passed specifically, and what I found was that the Judge is actually very effective with proper ammo (.45LC and 000 Buck is effective, imagine that.) and the Shockwave is actually really good to in close quarters. (Again, turns out a Shotgun based off of a configuration used by Law Enforcement for decades is actually effective, crazy huh?)

 

[flagman1776]

Because of a hand disability, I've retired my 20" Mossberg with rifle sites, rear aperture removed to make a ghost ring. My dept issued WW 000 buck. It used to ride patrol with me.
I have an old reliable mongrel SXS 16G double with 18.5" barrels. It has a butt carrier with spare ammo but my "Oh Fork" plan is to go to a NY reload... with (2) 4" M66s backed up with Comp speed loaders. The wife has a gazillion round 22 semi-auto at her disposal loaded with solids.
As empty nesters, there's nothing beyond our bedroom that needs defending. We have a reinforced door, hinges, jam, deadbolt lock. We each have cover positions behind heavy furniture.
It would be really unwise stand in that narrow hall way, to try and to force our door.

 

[Daniel Howe]

Bond Arms Defender in .45ACP by my right hand. New Model Colt Cobra by my left hand. An S&W model of 1902, 1905 and 1917 on the coffee table. Single barrel 20 gauge and a double barrel 16 gauge hanging on the wall. Motion detectors in the kitchen and dinning rooms. Oh and nosy neighbors LOL.

 

[hotshot357]

I have a 640 on the night stand & the Mossberg hanging on the bed frame.

 

[Mister X]

A long gun can definitely play a role in home defense, although I think it is relatively limited. To me, the potential for needing a free hand or to move is always present even if you've taken refuge in a reinforced safe room. I once stated that opinion on another forum a few years back and was told I simply didn't understand the proper application of long guns in HD and that I needed to get more training. Chris Costa was the first instructor he recommended. A quick google search turned up this video...

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