What's the best weapon for self-defense?

quantumleap · Aug 11, 2007

I am looking for a firearm for self-defense. I am going to be going to the shooting range in a couple weeks to find something that works best for me. I've heard some say the shotgun because of the spray pattern, however that seems a little slow considering you have to pump the action.

One thing to consider is how far your bullets/shot will go before resting. You don't want to kill someone other than an intruder by having the shot go through drywall. I went out to a web site that shows how bullets and shot goes through several different layers of drywall. Check it out. It's called the Box O' Truth:

http://www.theboxotruth.com/

kingbill · Aug 12, 2007

I've Got a knife and a retractable baton. Very hard to get a handgun in Vancouver legally.

shdw01 · Aug 12, 2007

i vote light saber

the bigger question is if there was a knife and bat in the middle of the room, which one would you grab? (knowing the intruder would grab the other)

guitarjosh · Aug 12, 2007

shdw01 said:
i vote light saber

the bigger question is if there was a knife and bat in the middle of the room, which one would you grab? (knowing the intruder would grab the other)

I'd get a knife. A bat doesn't work as well in small spaces, but a knife will.

goodcall · Aug 12, 2007

GamblingMike · Aug 12, 2007

How about a stun gun? They are legal in many jurisdictions.But unfortunately,not in California as I just checked.

kingbill · Aug 12, 2007

shdw01 said:
i vote light saber

the bigger question is if there was a knife and bat in the middle of the room, which one would you grab? (knowing the intruder would grab the other)

I'd grab the Knife with out a doubt.

[SIZE=-1]"Always run from a knife and rush a gun" - Jimmy Hoffa[/SIZE]

Presto · Aug 12, 2007

I'd say whatever gun you feel most comfortable with. A shotgun offers serious power and little need for aim, but it's not very nimble. A shotgun is good for general defense. It's also good if the city catches fire and the Joeyfitz types starting running amok.
For bumps in the night you will probably want a medium to large caliber handgun.

If all else fails, you can do like that one poster does and keep a can of mace on your key chain.

Buster · Aug 12, 2007

oldest form of self defense?

RUNNIN'

wolfie_cr · Aug 12, 2007

Most of the times (I supose) you are going to be facing someone who is not trying to kill you or that is armed with a deadly weapon (gun/shotgun etc), tasers are pretty good and after they get a discharge.....they are going to change their mood pretty much instantly, just take a look in youtube at how the offenders react when they get tased......and your legal trouble here would be minimal

In terms of 'stopping power' if you are thinking of a gun get a 9mm or a 40 SW (the 40 SW has enjoyed increasing popularity over the 9mm for quite a while), I own both calibers

In terms of versality the shotgun is pretty good in mid-ranges or if you are not a particularly good shoter.....keep in mind that there are several types (pump, bolt, lever, I am aware of semiautomatic shotguns but I have never seen one personally so I cant comment)

CarolinaKid · Aug 12, 2007

i use a 9mm here.light weight and pack a good punch.it part of me getting dress each day,just like putting on your watch or getting your wallet ..gl..........ck

JudgeWapner · Aug 12, 2007

I also have a 9mm. I cop once told me for the home, a shotgun is best. The noise of racking one is very well known to crooks and usually gets rid of them.

steaktartar · Aug 12, 2007

usually the sight of me staggering out of my bedroom with t-shirt and boxers and smelling of whiskey vomit tends to scarem' off

lander · Aug 12, 2007

I'd start by getting a dog.

hellah10 · Aug 12, 2007

small 45 works

wolfie_cr · Aug 12, 2007

Judge Wapner said:
I also have a 9mm. I cop once told me for the home, a shotgun is best. The noise of racking one is very well known to crooks and usually gets rid of them.

a cop down here once told me that hollow point were illegal, I said to him "if they are illegal why do they sell them in every single gunshop"

hno:

you better pick a big slug if you are going to use it in small spaces or else you will destroy your glass/can/paint collection/tv/dog/cat / wife................ :suomi:

BAGIANT · Aug 12, 2007

If I were you I'd get a tazer instead of a gun. It's non lethal and you won't have to worry about someone getting killed accidentally.

WVU · Aug 12, 2007

throwing stars

quantumleap · Aug 12, 2007

Thanks for all the responses. I hadn't considered a tazer. I suppose I could have a tazer AND a handgun in case the tazer missed or in case there were more than one intruders.

cd329 · Aug 12, 2007

A tank from the military, works the best.

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