Gun Advise

[Demonpenz]

if it was truly for home protection I would get shotgun so you have a large spray hitting atleast some portion of the bad guy

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Demonpenz

if it was truly for home protection I would get shotgun so you have a large spray hitting atleast some portion of the bad guy

IMO, a shotgun is a pretty cumbersome weapon to use in the confines of one's house. Especially if it's dark, you're half-asleep, you've just been awakened by an alarm or some other noise that caused you to feel the need to arm yourself, and you're scared.

[Iowanian]

So you're suggesting that a smaller, revolver would be more idiot proof under similar circumstances?

Originally Posted by frazod

IMO, a shotgun is a pretty cumbersome weapon to use in the confines of one's house. Especially if it's dark, you're half-asleep, you've just been awakened by an alarm or some other noise that caused you to feel the need to arm yourself, and you're scared.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

So you're suggesting that a smaller, revolver would be more idiot proof under similar circumstances?

Well, nothing's idiot proof under those circumstances - I found that out the hard way. Of course, my little incident was a false alarm. And it's much easier to get a shotgun out of someone's grasp than a handgun.

The two things I learned from my little misadventure were (1) keep the gun loaded with safety rounds, and (2) don't pull the hammer back on a revolver unless you actually see somebody you mean to shoot.

[rad]

Originally Posted by frazod

Well, nothing's idiot proof under those circumstances - I found that out the hard way. Of course, my little incident was a false alarm. And it's much easier to get a shotgun out of someone's grasp than a handgun.

The two things I learned from my little misadventure were (1) keep the gun loaded with safety rounds, and (2) don't pull the hammer back on a revolver unless you actually see somebody you mean to shoot.

What incident?

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by rad

What incident?

Fraz the fridge killa.......

I would guess that thread is in the hall of fame?

[rad]

Originally Posted by Bwana

Fraz the fridge killa.......

I would guess that thread is in the hall of fame?

Oh, that's right.....I remember hearing a little something about that awhile back, I don't really know what happened though.

Guess I'll go do a little digging.

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by frazod

Well, nothing's idiot proof under those circumstances - I found that out the hard way. Of course, my little incident was a false alarm. And it's much easier to get a shotgun out of someone's grasp than a handgun.

The two things I learned from my little misadventure were (1) keep the gun loaded with safety rounds, and (2) don't pull the hammer back on a revolver unless you actually see somebody you mean to shoot.

crazy talk.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

crazy talk.

How so?

[MOhillbilly]

Originally Posted by frazod

How so?

dont pull a gun unless youre going to shoot someone.dont show your trump card till the bitter end.
the only way you are going to get a shotgun away from someone is they dont intend to use it.see above.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by frazod

IMO, a shotgun is a pretty cumbersome weapon to use in the confines of one's house. Especially if it's dark, you're half-asleep, you've just been awakened by an alarm or some other noise that caused you to feel the need to arm yourself, and you're scared.

Yep, some silly f***er might wind up putting a round in the washing machine or refrigrator!