itgoesboom
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Had a friend over for dinner tonight, and as expected, the conversation turned towards the situation in N. Orleans.
Friend mentioned that his wife is now on board with him setting up some preps, including buying one firearm.
Since he brought up the N. Orleans situation as being a justification for purchasing a firearm, I mentioned that he should look at getting a rifle or carbine, since I felt that it would be the most useful if you were trying to defend you home/business from looters and rioters.
I mentioned this for several reasons;
1. A rifle/carbine/shotgun is a more effective stopper than a handgun.
2. A rifle/carbine is more effective and accurate at longer ranges.
3. The fact that Wal-Mart and the pawn shops got looted early on, and their rifles taken. You have better odds with a rifle/carbine going up against someone with a rifle than you do with just a pistol.
So that was my opinion.
Whatcha think?
In a situation similar to the one that is occuring in N.O., what would you prefer?
Would you recommend a pistol so that he could CCW?
Would you recommend a rifle/carbine so that he could engage at ranges past 35-50 meters?
Or would you recommend a shotgun?
What and why please?
I.G.B.
Friend mentioned that his wife is now on board with him setting up some preps, including buying one firearm.
Since he brought up the N. Orleans situation as being a justification for purchasing a firearm, I mentioned that he should look at getting a rifle or carbine, since I felt that it would be the most useful if you were trying to defend you home/business from looters and rioters.
I mentioned this for several reasons;
1. A rifle/carbine/shotgun is a more effective stopper than a handgun.
2. A rifle/carbine is more effective and accurate at longer ranges.
3. The fact that Wal-Mart and the pawn shops got looted early on, and their rifles taken. You have better odds with a rifle/carbine going up against someone with a rifle than you do with just a pistol.
So that was my opinion.
Whatcha think?
In a situation similar to the one that is occuring in N.O., what would you prefer?
Would you recommend a pistol so that he could CCW?
Would you recommend a rifle/carbine so that he could engage at ranges past 35-50 meters?
Or would you recommend a shotgun?
What and why please?
I.G.B.