StumpShooter
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I just thought of something: if you are on the phone with 911 quietly giving them details holed up somewhere a handgun would allow you to do that and keep gun ponted at entryway simultaneously
I just thought of something: if you are on the phone with 911 quietly giving them details holed up somewhere a handgun would allow you to do that and keep gun ponted at entryway simultaneously
A lowly Ruger 10/22 is a WAY better home defense gun then the best "wonder nine", 40 or 45 ever made, in the hands of about 99% of the shooters out there, and 100% of the time in the hands of a new shooter.
In most homes a high powered gun could potentially put innocents at risk. I tend to rule them out instantly if living in a dense neighborhood. Second, semi automatics are typically to cumbersome to operate under stress without a lot of training. I've seen many release a mag thinking they're hitting the safety.
ATN082268, don't just give her a gun. Give her something better. Give her the gift of instruction, training, and time with you. Start taking her out shooting. Let her use some different guns. Pick a regular day each week, or even each month, and make some memories with her. It will enrich her life in more ways than one, and she'll be better able to defend that life with whatever tool she chooses.
The one time I experienced a true home-invasion break-in, I was nowhere near the bedroom where the shotgun was in the closet. I was at the other end of the house, rather close to the door that was being kicked in.
Yes I have and it's not worse than being dead.A 22 rifle would be far better in a house than a shotgun. Ever fire a shotgun indoors?
That's why they provide subtitles with movies.
Bear Mace
https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearspray.htm
Easy to use. Easy to carry around. Won't kill some drunk that got into the wrong house. Cheap. No hearing damage.
I'm kinda shocked that no one has posted this link yet.
http://www.corneredcat.com/
This is a firearms site for women, but anyone can learn from it. This would be my forst stop when looking for a first gun for someone new to firearms.
My first question of the OP would be, is there a race? Does this person need a firearm now or else?
If not, gift her with an introductory class where she can become familiar with different types of firearms. Take her to a gun range that rents and let her try a variety of guns.
The best thing you can do is give this person access to information so she can make her own choice and support her to the best of your ability.