As a young hunter then a soldier and old Policeman I've been colse to weapons most all my life and to me they are just tools machines if you will, machines that have to be respected. But for my wife well... She was just plain scared to the bone of the tools of my trade. But years back hearing me talk with the guys about work and the break-ins, the home invasions and other heinous acts that happen to good citizen she ultimately asked me to advise something she could use.
I instantly replied a Shotgun is your best defense and my small wife launched into a ten small dissertation as to why that was not her weapon of choice. Once she ended her small tirade I asked her if I could just state my case. I knew I didn't have much time so I said; "Honey" that always helps. I explained the Shotgun I am talking about is small only 26 inches long and it doesn't weigh much and the stellar point about this machine is you don't need bullets. She worries because of the children in the house and those who visit.
Self Defense
I prolonged a Shotgun is a versatile small gun and has been colse to in one form or another since guns were invented and since we still use them today it speaks volumes for their consistency.
They can fire dangerous loads sure, but they can also shoot out bean bags or naturally blanks. The point I was trying to make was nearly all men especially the bad guys know what a Shotgun is and the sight of the weapon can make a big mean nasty man turn to mush and when you charge the gun or put a bullet in the chamber to shoot it. The Shotgun has a definite sound kind of a loud click slam whack sound. When you hear it you know it and the sound will fill a man with fear.
The next week I took her to the range with her small new pistol grip shotgun and we learned all about the machine I told her if you hear person breaking in the house or a stranger comes to the door call 911 first then just go back to the bedroom and grab the tool off the hooks above the sliding doors in the closet put two blank rounds in the tube and naturally ask the person trying to gain passage to the house; Who is It? If the reply is not what you wanted to hear naturally say I have a gun and I know how to use it. If they keep trying to come in rack the shotgun Click-Slam at this point be prepared to fire the weapon aim it towards the ceiling and Bam they are very loud let one go. The blanks will do some damage to the ceiling but I can always fix that.
When the Police arrive put the weapon down before answering the door. Today she is comfortable keeping the shotgun loaded with bird shot high up in the closet on hooks the kids don't even know it's up there. For added safety she had me install a straightforward gun lock that can be really removed. She feels safe and frankly so do I, she evens looks forward to going to the range with me. Wonder if I can talk her into shooting my magnum... Naw!
The Best Gun (For Home Defense)
I prefer Ruger LCP as a best defense gun for both males and females. This pistol is one of the lightest and most compact pistols on the market. It weights less than 10 ounces.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Jacky
MA Firearms School