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Originally Posted by SNR
Dear Dr. Iowanian:
My mom was recently robbed while she was sleeping. She now wants "revenge" and will do anything she can to prevent furthur break-ins, including buying a firearm to protect herself. She'll be living alone with her husband in the country in a couple years, and she finds this new security very important.
She's kind of weak, and has some shoulder pain. Because of this, I advised against a shotgun, but a smaller handgun might deliver too powerful of a kickback. What would you recommend?
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Your mom needs to adopt the basics of Rural security. A Security Light in the driveway, a motion light on her garage or home, and a dog........Blue Heelers are excellent farm dogs....tough, loyal to their owners, and protective of their Turf.
Normally, I'd recommend a firearm...however, if she's not prepared and practiced, that could be a poor decision. A reasonable caliber firearm can be purchased, locked up, until she has been properly trained in safety, handling and using it.......and practiced at a range until she is comfortable enough to load it and be ready to use it in the dark. A 9mm makes a loud BANG! and doesn't kick too hard.
In the mean time....Photoshop a picture of a large Bull Scrotum over a target..........Shoot the center of it a couple of times with a shotgun and write the words
"SNR Mom's Name Security System Activated!".....place one on each entrance and on the garage/shed door....