Sheepdog1968
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I'm not trying to start a what is best for the end of the world discussion.
I'm a newly-wed. Wife and I are getting our new lives together as there are many little things to settle (a good problem). Recently, we talked about if I'm not home what firearm should she take from the safe if some sort of disaster struck (fire, floods, bad earthquake, etc.) and shelter in place is not an option. Her rational was completely different than mine. Her end choices don't matter for this conversation.
Basically, she envisions that the firearm for self defense is only one of many things she needs to get out of the home (future children, pets, other important documents,keepsakes you want on hand, etc). In terms of a firearm for self defense, with her hands full of other things she doesn't want something bulky or heavy to deal with. Also, she knows which are loaded and which aren't. She won't have the time to go grab ammo elsehwere (or easily figure out which ammo for what) so, she will only grab something she knows I keep loaded.
It's a different mindset and reasoning than mine and her choice is different than mine would have been. I don't worry about it as I'm of the mindset that I'm weapon and I can use any firearm that I own to defend myself. My approach is to keep things as simple as possible. If she feels there is a threat great enough for her to want to leave she will be stressed and I'm totally fine on whatever she gets as long as it has ammo.
If you haven't had this conversation with your wife, I suggest you have it. It was interesting. The actual weapon itself is a moot point.
PS Yes, we have food in car, copies of critical documents, and have discussed likely scenarios of what she would do if something happens should I not be able to reach her. Shelter in place if possible, depending on disaster where she would likely go, etc. I married well and she is more than capable of taking care of herself and the family. In fact, she is a much better shot than I am. Her country upbringing (vs my city) has done her well.
I'm a newly-wed. Wife and I are getting our new lives together as there are many little things to settle (a good problem). Recently, we talked about if I'm not home what firearm should she take from the safe if some sort of disaster struck (fire, floods, bad earthquake, etc.) and shelter in place is not an option. Her rational was completely different than mine. Her end choices don't matter for this conversation.
Basically, she envisions that the firearm for self defense is only one of many things she needs to get out of the home (future children, pets, other important documents,keepsakes you want on hand, etc). In terms of a firearm for self defense, with her hands full of other things she doesn't want something bulky or heavy to deal with. Also, she knows which are loaded and which aren't. She won't have the time to go grab ammo elsehwere (or easily figure out which ammo for what) so, she will only grab something she knows I keep loaded.
It's a different mindset and reasoning than mine and her choice is different than mine would have been. I don't worry about it as I'm of the mindset that I'm weapon and I can use any firearm that I own to defend myself. My approach is to keep things as simple as possible. If she feels there is a threat great enough for her to want to leave she will be stressed and I'm totally fine on whatever she gets as long as it has ammo.
If you haven't had this conversation with your wife, I suggest you have it. It was interesting. The actual weapon itself is a moot point.
PS Yes, we have food in car, copies of critical documents, and have discussed likely scenarios of what she would do if something happens should I not be able to reach her. Shelter in place if possible, depending on disaster where she would likely go, etc. I married well and she is more than capable of taking care of herself and the family. In fact, she is a much better shot than I am. Her country upbringing (vs my city) has done her well.
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