sportsfan1970
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I have been interested in firearms for years but have never purchased one. My wife was against it. But as she has seen the stories on the news of home invasions mainly to get cash and good to fence for drug money has become less resistant. I personally wanted to go through the process of getting a pistol permit in Suffolk County NY which is a long process.
I have spoken to several people with split opinion. Some say for home defense forget the pistol, get a shotgun or rifle. Others say the handgun is smaller, more accurate and allows you to fire with one hand if needed while opening a door or grabbing phone. Disadvantages I have heard is it will blow holes in your wall if you miss which could hit your kids.
I heard a shotgun like a Mossberg 500 gives you the ability to shoot a shot shell which will definitely hit your target but might not take out your target. A slug which is less accurate but if you hit the target will be done or a shell that is a combo shot plus slug. In addition the sound of a pump action many times scares intruders without needing to fire a shot.
I also have heard a rifle like a Ruger mini 14 is an excellent choice. Different ammunition choices. Can be customized.
The advantage would be I would not need a pistol permit and I do not believe the Ruger is classified in NY as an assault weapon so no BS with all the laws.
I am not an experienced shooter. I have fired a 10/22 several times. I have never fired handgun or shotgun. I will be taking an 8 hour NRA pistol class in NJ so that I can fire multiple types of pistols and determine what gun best suits my abilities for my needs.
Since it takes close to 12 months to get Suffolk pistol permit I am seriously considering a rifle or shotgun but would like some advice. Any thoughts on these particular guns or any other type that may suit my needs would be appreciated. Just as a point of reference I live in the burbs with a2 story house. In the event a weapon is needed I can't have a long weapon. All bedrooms are upstairs so in a defensive position I would be looking to lock selves in bedroom or defend from top of stairs.
I have spoken to several people with split opinion. Some say for home defense forget the pistol, get a shotgun or rifle. Others say the handgun is smaller, more accurate and allows you to fire with one hand if needed while opening a door or grabbing phone. Disadvantages I have heard is it will blow holes in your wall if you miss which could hit your kids.
I heard a shotgun like a Mossberg 500 gives you the ability to shoot a shot shell which will definitely hit your target but might not take out your target. A slug which is less accurate but if you hit the target will be done or a shell that is a combo shot plus slug. In addition the sound of a pump action many times scares intruders without needing to fire a shot.
I also have heard a rifle like a Ruger mini 14 is an excellent choice. Different ammunition choices. Can be customized.
The advantage would be I would not need a pistol permit and I do not believe the Ruger is classified in NY as an assault weapon so no BS with all the laws.
I am not an experienced shooter. I have fired a 10/22 several times. I have never fired handgun or shotgun. I will be taking an 8 hour NRA pistol class in NJ so that I can fire multiple types of pistols and determine what gun best suits my abilities for my needs.
Since it takes close to 12 months to get Suffolk pistol permit I am seriously considering a rifle or shotgun but would like some advice. Any thoughts on these particular guns or any other type that may suit my needs would be appreciated. Just as a point of reference I live in the burbs with a2 story house. In the event a weapon is needed I can't have a long weapon. All bedrooms are upstairs so in a defensive position I would be looking to lock selves in bedroom or defend from top of stairs.