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**petegz28** · 12-26-2009, 09:35 PM

I am looking to get 2 firearms, 1 for CCW and another for an assault type shotgun.

For the CCW I am thinking a .380. What is a good one that won't break me but won't **** up when I need it?

For the shotgun, what do you reccomend that is reasonable on the pocket book?

Thanks in advance

Dayze · 12-27-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Out of curiosity....

Hunting aside, Policeman/Soldiers/Bodyguards aside...

How many of you average joe citizens have had the need to shoot someone before? Or even wave it around at a would be perp for intimidation/protection purposes?

Just wondering whether the desire to have guns fits the need to have them. Im not a hippy or anything, I guess I don't understand the need for a suped up auto-shotty? Are you expecting some army to target you and, if need be, you can go all Chuck Norris/Steven Segal/Tim Tebow on their asses?

i think a lot of it is for 'insurance' purposes.
we never 'expect' to get mugged, or someone to break into our homes etc; but I'd rather have something to at least try to defend myself and family, than not.

I hear what you're saying; most who have CCW will probably never 'need' them per se; but I advocated CCW because the more CCW, over time, will hopefully lead to less random violent crime. (wishful thinking).

when I lived in grandview, I heard a noise outside; grabbed my pistol and told the wife to hid in the other bedroom closet and call the po-po. I assumed position at the doorjam of my room and waited.
Nothing happened, etc; but the police did find broken wood along the window frame of our basement window / attempted intrusion. had that guy succeeded that night (or if he planned on coming back at a later time) i would've had to take him out. I have already come to terms with the fact that if someone is in my house unlawfully, I am not going to apply diplomacy and try to work it out. I'm shooting to kill. not wound. period.

scary to think about, but I think if you have a weapon for personal protection, you need to ask yourslef the question "can i kill another human being in self defense" before buying one. any hesitation in this decision at the time of a scenario like I described, could end up very very badly for you.

Dante84 · 12-27-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

i think a lot of it is for 'insurance' purposes.
we never 'expect' to get mugged, or someone to break into our homes etc; but I'd rather have something to at least try to defend myself and family, than not.

I hear what you're saying; most who have CCW will probably never 'need' them per se; but I advocated CCW because the more CCW, over time, will hopefully lead to less random violent crime. (wishful thinking).

when I lived in grandview, I heard a noise outside; grabbed my pistol and told the wife to hid in the other bedroom closet and call the po-po. I assumed position at the doorjam of my room and waited.
Nothing happened, etc; but the police did find broken wood along the window frame of our basement window / attempted intrusion. had that guy succeeded that night (or if he planned on coming back at a later time) i would've had to take him out. I have already come to terms with the fact that if someone is in my house unlawfully, I am not going to apply diplomacy and try to work it out. I'm shooting to kill. not wound. period.

scary to think about, but I think if you have a weapon for personal protection, you need to ask yourslef the question "can i kill another human being in self defense" before buying one. any hesitation in this decision at the time of a scenario like I described, could end up very very badly for you.

Sure, I get that. Maybe a handgun locked up and ready for such purposes... but machine guns and automatic shotguns? I mean, unless you are selling lots of coke...

Dayze · 12-27-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Sure, I get that. Maybe a handgun locked up and ready for such purposes... but machine guns and automatic shotguns? I mean, unless you are selling lots of coke...

oh; ok, I see what you're saying/meant etc.

**TrebMaxx** · 12-27-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Sure, I get that. Maybe a handgun locked up and ready for such purposes... but machine guns and automatic shotguns? I mean, unless you are selling lots of coke...

Not very many people have machine guns. Do you consider this a machine gun?

**petegz28** · 12-27-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

... in Dodge City.... selling sasparilla and whiskey?

Nope. At 79th & Troost selling Segram's gin and E&J brandy!!!

Dante84 · 12-27-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Nope. At 79th & Troost selling Segram's gin and E&J brandy!!!

Shit! I'd have hired three Tim Tebows if i was selling liquor there also!

Dante84 · 12-27-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

Not very many people have machine guns. Do you consider this a machine gun?

Not sure but I ****ing love paintball

**petegz28** · 12-27-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Sure, I get that. Maybe a handgun locked up and ready for such purposes... but machine guns and automatic shotguns? I mean, unless you are selling lots of coke...

Hooey. There is a recreational aspect to some of these firearms for one thing. Secondly, I don't find myself interested in defending myself with my Granddad's hand me down pea shooter.

**petegz28** · 12-27-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Shit! I'd have hired three Tim Tebows if i was selling liquor there also!

I'll be the first to tell you from experience that if someone has a gun in your face, I don't care what you are armed with it won't do you a damn bit of good.

**TrebMaxx** · 12-27-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Not sure but I ****ing love paintball

OK then. Not sure I understand your response.

**Bwana** · 12-27-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I'm suprised Bwana, Radar Chief, RedNeckRaider, and a few others haven't hosted a "Big Gun Party", or somesuch.

Big gun party indeed!

**Bowser** · 12-27-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Hooey. There is a recreational aspect to some of these firearms for one thing. Secondly, I don't find myself interested in defending myself with my Granddad's hand me down pea shooter.

I've got one of those. The gun isn't all that intimidating, but the hollow points I put in it could be.

**petegz28** · 12-27-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I've got one of those. The gun isn't all that intimidating, but the hollow points I put in it could be.

This is my peashooter. Just a little too bulky to carry though.

**Bowser** · 12-27-2009, 08:31 PM

Sharp. My peashooter isn't made for hiding - it's a long barrel .22, lol. Even with the hollow points, I run the danger of just pissing off the shootee if I score the hit....

**petegz28** · 12-27-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Sharp. My peashooter isn't made for hiding - it's a long barrel .22, lol. Even with the hollow points, I run the danger of just pissing off the shootee if I score the hit....

Those are great for target shooting though.

12-26-2009, 09:35 PM
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $-1185873	Yo, Mr. Bwana, need your advice... I am looking to get 2 firearms, 1 for CCW and another for an assault type shotgun. For the CCW I am thinking a .380. What is a good one that won't break me but won't **** up when I need it? For the shotgun, what do you reccomend that is reasonable on the pocket book? Thanks in advance
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