home defense weaponry

JSosbe · 05-06-2008, 02:11 AM

A break-in seems like the most likely shtf situation that most people will face. What do you all have to defend your place?I live far enough out that it could become a protracted engagement, so I have a Bersa .380 and a JC Higgins sawed off pump action. Plenty of ammo for both, what about you folks?

JohnBlaze · 05-06-2008, 02:26 AM

I have an .357 mag and a pistol grip 12 gauge. Sawed off's are illegal here.

jimkim · 05-06-2008, 03:27 AM

I have a 12 ga.Newhaven 600AT(mossberg 500), .44 cal. '51 navy colt, .30-30 Marlin 336cs, and a .40cal. sigma they are on either side of my bed. Oh and a Ka Bar.

nathangdad · 05-06-2008, 03:40 AM

The 12 gauge shotgun is your best defensive option especially since
a home invasion will most likely be accompanied by murder on the mind of the perpetrator.

I would load it first shot triple ought buckshot second shot slug the back to buckshot and so on as the invader may be on dope and possibly will have some type protective vest under his coat or shirt.

Measure distances that you might find such as your bedroom to the end of a hallway, back of living room to front door, kitchen area to kitchen door for the back yard and so on.

Then take time to practice hitting torso sized targets at those distances
prone, kneeling, crouched, and standing.

The most important thing in a home invasion is for you to take the offense
thus gaining the psychological momentum of the event.

Make certain your shotgun barrel is cylinder bore.

ghost_raven · 05-06-2008, 03:46 AM

Well, my main line of defense is my 1911 (with plenty of swords and spears to fall back on... lol). I have a number of rifles, but they would all be likely to over-penetrate. As for bullets for my 1911, I have Glaser Blue Safety Slug bullets (copper jacket filled with #12 shot and a hard plastic ball in the tip to make it all come apart after hitting its target). I also have some Speer Gold Dot HP's.

Rambo · 05-06-2008, 05:14 AM

I have a suprise for anyone who breaks into my home.

Windwalker · 05-06-2008, 05:38 AM

20 ga. with#3 buckshot Mossberg pump

Mike Franklin · 05-06-2008, 06:25 AM

Just remember that if there's anyone else sleeping in another part of your house that buckshot can reach them too.
I have 3 dogs in the yard, a total of 350 lbs. They are my first line of defense.
BTW, what percentage of home invaders are wearing Body Amour? They have quite a few invasions in San Antonio and none of them have used BA.

FS00008 · 05-06-2008, 07:09 AM

I've got a present!

Hot lead :-D

LarryO1970 · 05-06-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

I have a suprise for anyone who breaks into my home.

Good answer Rambo ... why give away trade secrets?

lorcin25 · 05-06-2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

I have a suprise for anyone who breaks into my home.

OOH OOH OHH!! TELL ME!!! Please! (Seriously, I wanna know!)

KGunner · 05-06-2008, 09:09 AM

6 shot Mossberg 500 tactical 12 gauge with the adjustable stock removed when its not being fired at the range. I don't mind if people know, not much you do to defend against a 12 gauge.

andrew cochran · 05-06-2008, 09:13 AM

A 12 guage loaded with #4 buck is a good idea as it dosen't over penatrate and had more shot that 00 buck. But both are a great choice. But I wouldn't underestimate 20 guage with #3 buck either as it has less recoil.

rascaldog · 05-06-2008, 10:13 AM

A big dog in the yard, a little dog in the house (no way to sneak by both) a riot shotgun in the corner (12 guage) a Glock 22 and a flashlight in the nightstand. I sleep pretty good.

squirrelbaster · 05-06-2008, 10:26 AM

i have a trap door that magicly opens when a trespassor is standing over it, and it leads to a pit filled with aligators!!

big boomer · 05-06-2008, 10:32 AM

I am trying to talk the wife into a Dillon Areo in the bed room(thats a mini gun) of course my neighbors are not for it.

andrew cochran · 05-06-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrelbaster

i have a trap door that magicly opens when a trespassor is standing over it, and it leads to a pit filled with aligators!!

LOL

What do you feed them suckers?

DWFan · 05-06-2008, 10:41 AM

A pump is nice, but IMO, a short double barrel is more intimidating.
Stoeger Coach Gun, 12-Gauge, 20-Gauge, .410, with 3” Chamber

KGunner · 05-06-2008, 10:45 AM

But you don't get that ti-chak noise with a double barrel that you do with a pump...thats one of the most intimidating sounds around!

andrew cochran · 05-06-2008, 10:51 AM

The sound of locking the barrels is intimidating too!

05-06-2008, 03:46 AM	#5
ghost_raven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 408	Well, my main line of defense is my 1911 (with plenty of swords and spears to fall back on... lol). I have a number of rifles, but they would all be likely to over-penetrate. As for bullets for my 1911, I have Glaser Blue Safety Slug bullets (copper jacket filled with #12 shot and a hard plastic ball in the tip to make it all come apart after hitting its target). I also have some Speer Gold Dot HP's. __________________ The First Amendment defines America, the Second Amendment defends it.

05-06-2008, 05:14 AM	#6
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 754	I have a suprise for anyone who breaks into my home. __________________ If you run, you'll just die tired.

05-06-2008, 05:38 AM	#7
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,596	20 ga. with#3 buckshot Mossberg pump __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

05-06-2008, 09:13 AM	#13
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,161	A 12 guage loaded with #4 buck is a good idea as it dosen't over penatrate and had more shot that 00 buck. But both are a great choice. But I wouldn't underestimate 20 guage with #3 buck either as it has less recoil. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

05-06-2008, 10:26 AM	#15
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,269	i have a trap door that magicly opens when a trespassor is standing over it, and it leads to a pit filled with aligators!! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

05-06-2008, 02:11 AM	#1
JSosbe Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: University of Kentucky Posts: 81	home defense weaponry A break-in seems like the most likely shtf situation that most people will face. What do you all have to defend your place?I live far enough out that it could become a protracted engagement, so I have a Bersa .380 and a JC Higgins sawed off pump action. Plenty of ammo for both, what about you folks?

05-06-2008, 02:26 AM	#2
JohnBlaze Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 119	I have an .357 mag and a pistol grip 12 gauge. Sawed off's are illegal here.

05-06-2008, 03:27 AM	#3
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,054 Blog Entries: 11	I have a 12 ga.Newhaven 600AT(mossberg 500), .44 cal. '51 navy colt, .30-30 Marlin 336cs, and a .40cal. sigma they are on either side of my bed. Oh and a Ka Bar. __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

05-06-2008, 03:40 AM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,501	Agree with shotgun The 12 gauge shotgun is your best defensive option especially since a home invasion will most likely be accompanied by murder on the mind of the perpetrator. I would load it first shot triple ought buckshot second shot slug the back to buckshot and so on as the invader may be on dope and possibly will have some type protective vest under his coat or shirt. Measure distances that you might find such as your bedroom to the end of a hallway, back of living room to front door, kitchen area to kitchen door for the back yard and so on. Then take time to practice hitting torso sized targets at those distances prone, kneeling, crouched, and standing. The most important thing in a home invasion is for you to take the offense thus gaining the psychological momentum of the event. Make certain your shotgun barrel is cylinder bore.

05-06-2008, 06:25 AM	#8
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,276	Just remember that if there's anyone else sleeping in another part of your house that buckshot can reach them too. I have 3 dogs in the yard, a total of 350 lbs. They are my first line of defense. BTW, what percentage of home invaders are wearing Body Amour? They have quite a few invasions in San Antonio and none of them have used BA.

05-06-2008, 07:09 AM	#9
FS00008 Сергей Иванович Мосин Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 968 Blog Entries: 1	I've got a present! Hot lead :-D

05-06-2008, 09:09 AM	#12
KGunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 439	6 shot Mossberg 500 tactical 12 gauge with the adjustable stock removed when its not being fired at the range. I don't mind if people know, not much you do to defend against a 12 gauge. __________________ Kel-Tec P11 Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 ga. 1947 Mosin Nagant M44 Yugo SKS 59/66

05-06-2008, 10:13 AM	#14
rascaldog Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern ky. Posts: 64	A big dog in the yard, a little dog in the house (no way to sneak by both) a riot shotgun in the corner (12 guage) a Glock 22 and a flashlight in the nightstand. I sleep pretty good.

05-06-2008, 10:32 AM	#16
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 986	I am trying to talk the wife into a Dillon Areo in the bed room(thats a mini gun) of course my neighbors are not for it.

05-06-2008, 10:41 AM	#18
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. Texas Posts: 698 Blog Entries: 2	A pump is nice, but IMO, a short double barrel is more intimidating. Stoeger Coach Gun, 12-Gauge, 20-Gauge, .410, with 3” Chamber

05-06-2008, 10:45 AM	#19
KGunner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 439	But you don't get that ti-chak noise with a double barrel that you do with a pump...thats one of the most intimidating sounds around! __________________ Kel-Tec P11 Mossberg 500A Tactical 12 ga. 1947 Mosin Nagant M44 Yugo SKS 59/66

05-06-2008, 10:51 AM	#20
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,161	The sound of locking the barrels is intimidating too! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!