And what if an unexpected, tumultuous entry occurs when you are not near the bed?
Handguns for Home Defense
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Ironicaintit
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That's what the chronically worn sidearm is for; to fight your way to the long arm.
ArchAngelCD
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Maybe I read this thread wrong. There are a lot of posts about night stand guns in this thread so a suggested the shotgun for night time. Other times my carry gun is always on my body so I see no need for a separate HD handgun.
I like how you assumed (without proof) that none of us carry around a Mossberg Shockwave "just in case".
"None" might be a little strong, but I should think it would be a safe assumption for most computer-literate people.
Carrying such a device around would be most inconvenient and would not be conducive to having guests in the house. But to each his own,
We see that the poster does carry a handgun at home.
flyingtiger85
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Here they are two of the best reliable handguns used by Police and military around the world for decades.S&W model-10 and CZ 75-B.They always go bang!
TreeDoc
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Model 10 Smith, 38, heavy barrel. An old police gun and was rendered double action only, is on the nightstand every night. Mossy 12 mounted in closet for back up. Also phone and surefire accompanies the revolver. After a neighbors door had been kicked in, I reinforced all the outside door jams and doors.
Creaky_Old_Cop
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A waste of money.
On to the OPs question.
For years I had eleven K Frame Smith revolvers stashed around my house. They were in side pockets of my recliner, in the side table drawer, on top of book shelves...everywhere.
This was in my first condo out of the academy. Back then you could buy a Smith Model 66 for under $200 and a Model 15 for right around $175. A new stainless 1911 was $425, and a Hi Power was $300 used. So, I had them all around with a speedloader full of Federal 125gr JHP 38 +P+ ammo next to them.
I had no wife, no kids, never told my Badge Bunny FWBs about them, and they augmented the Hi Power in my nightstand and my 870 under the bed.
Now...it's a Glock 22 in a shoulder holster with a pair of spares, and an AR and an 1100 Tactical.
I am an evolved too using ape.
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Alte Schule
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Did the same thing except I was one of the few married recruits. After I graduated and could afford it I kept a Model 59 by the front door, a Security Six in the living room and a Charter Arms Bulldog on a shelf in the kitchen. Model 28 duty weapon on the nightstand. Took my wife some getting used to. All changed when baby came along. Still have the Security Six. The others are long gone but the Model 28 was replaced. No children to worry about anymore. Even the grand kids are grown.
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When I retired off the, I had been in plainclothes for a little over 3 years. There was occasion to be in uniform for special events, swat duty call out, holiday duty, and such. I had been carrying a HK USP 40 for several years in uniform as it shot better and in my opinion was a better firearm than the 1st generation g22 we were issued.
That gun was really big and not good for my last job as a cop, but it was perfect for my nightstand. I would recommend it with a good set of nite sights to anyone needing a home defense weapon
That gun was really big and not good for my last job as a cop, but it was perfect for my nightstand. I would recommend it with a good set of nite sights to anyone needing a home defense weapon
Hokkmike
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Seems to make sense to me to keep my EDC on my dresser. This is the gun that I practice the most with and know it inside and out.
Trunk Monkey
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I live in a 720 square foot apartment. Using any type of rifle for home defense would be ridiculous for me
My carry gun is a Glock 19. I carry it from the time I get dressed till the time I go to bed. If I'm wearing clothes that I can't carry in I keep it within arm's length. At bedtime it goes on the nightstand.
My carry gun is a Glock 19. I carry it from the time I get dressed till the time I go to bed. If I'm wearing clothes that I can't carry in I keep it within arm's length. At bedtime it goes on the nightstand.
22-rimfire
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I'll give you my take on this subject of home defense.... a center fire caliber is generally better than a rimfire (typically 22LR) due primarily to reliability issues. Yes, depending on the caliber, they also may incapacitate the unwanted guest (intruder) more quickly should the need arise. Always better to have immediate access to your firearm should it be needed, same as hunting. I choose a 480 Ruger revolver for handgun deer hunting for the hole size. That should be a consideration when choosing a gun for home defense. One needs to be practical however.
The reality for most of us is we won't wear a handgun inside our home unless we're on the way out the door. The other reality is you are likely to never have to defend yourself with a gun inside your home.
One needs to look at their living circumstances such as the apparent safety of the neighborhood. I suspect I would do things differently IF I heard gunshots at night in my area at night. This happens in some parts of town as I understand it. So, I choose based on my sense of the risk factors for me personally.
I keep a Glock M23, and usually a Ruger GP-100 loaded all the time inside the house. If I had to grab one of them in an emergency, it would likely be the Glock.
This said, I would be comfortable with a Ruger 10/22 rifle for home defense if I had checked it out for reliability (rifle and ammo). I have done lots of shooting with 22 rifles and the Ruger points very nicely for quick shots with rapid followup shots. Hitting the target is most important. I could probably hit my target more reliably with the rifle over just about any handgun in a crisis Never been in a crisis like this, so I can only guess.
I generally have no problem with choosing a 22 DA revolver for home defense as long as you're fairly comfortable shooting it. I sometimes carry a 22 revolver for self defense. Never had to use a gun for this purpose and I suspect I will never have to. Could happen tomorrow however.
I have no desire to wonder if I can hit a target 5 or 10 times in 5 seconds at 7 yds. I know I can. But I don't know if I could in a crisis. Shooting targets at 5-7 ys is really boring for me.
The reality for most of us is we won't wear a handgun inside our home unless we're on the way out the door. The other reality is you are likely to never have to defend yourself with a gun inside your home.
One needs to look at their living circumstances such as the apparent safety of the neighborhood. I suspect I would do things differently IF I heard gunshots at night in my area at night. This happens in some parts of town as I understand it. So, I choose based on my sense of the risk factors for me personally.
I keep a Glock M23, and usually a Ruger GP-100 loaded all the time inside the house. If I had to grab one of them in an emergency, it would likely be the Glock.
This said, I would be comfortable with a Ruger 10/22 rifle for home defense if I had checked it out for reliability (rifle and ammo). I have done lots of shooting with 22 rifles and the Ruger points very nicely for quick shots with rapid followup shots. Hitting the target is most important. I could probably hit my target more reliably with the rifle over just about any handgun in a crisis Never been in a crisis like this, so I can only guess.
I generally have no problem with choosing a 22 DA revolver for home defense as long as you're fairly comfortable shooting it. I sometimes carry a 22 revolver for self defense. Never had to use a gun for this purpose and I suspect I will never have to. Could happen tomorrow however.
I have no desire to wonder if I can hit a target 5 or 10 times in 5 seconds at 7 yds. I know I can. But I don't know if I could in a crisis. Shooting targets at 5-7 ys is really boring for me.
22-rimfire
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Personally I think that is a bit absurd while at home unless you're had trouble before.
22-rimfire
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The three guns is the absurd part from my point of view. Of course I have heard of home invasions. If it happens, I'll be prepared IF I am home.
22-rimfire
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Ahhhh.... carry your three guns at home. Hope it makes you happy. 
Ironicaintit
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I don't find carrying 3 guns on your person absurd.
The man was in a line of work that necessitated, or at least encouraged that type of thing.... And once a habit is ingrained, it ain't no thing. 3 is more than I'm used to, but my habits haven't needed it. Keep things in perspective.
Some people think I'm nuts for keeping my iron on me all the time, but it's just my habit.
The man was in a line of work that necessitated, or at least encouraged that type of thing.... And once a habit is ingrained, it ain't no thing. 3 is more than I'm used to, but my habits haven't needed it. Keep things in perspective.
Some people think I'm nuts for keeping my iron on me all the time, but it's just my habit.
Glockula
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My Glock 23 serves as my primary home defense.
Some people like ford some Chevy ! That's what they choose to drive ! So if its 1,2,or 3 guns you carry its your choice ! I edc 2 everyday home or out and about my bug changes but my primary is Glock 22 gen 3my bugs are LCP or sr9c . you never know what can happen in a day so its like your car you keep a spare and a jack I hope you Can't predict a flat ! At home i keep grandpaw p95 with one magazine 15rd and a flash light . YOU NEVER NO !
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