Self Defense stories

[Rocketman]

Right, and 12-15 rounds of semi-auto handgun fire or a handful of shotgun shells is enough gun.

I agree as long as you are sure you can make hits with the handgun at night while under stress.

At my house at night it would be Glock 21SF (night stand) until I can get to my FN SLP (corner or under the bed) then AR or AK depending on need and what part of the house I'm in.

I have a couple of other things scattered around just because I can. I don't ever want a bad guy between me and a weapon. Plus I get a kick out of knowing there are a couple of weapons laying around just out of sight anyway. The women in my life have been carefully screened too. They either have been or are shooters or they don't bitch about it.

KISS Order of Battle

 

[Rocketman]

About a year ago there was a video going around the net of a home invasion that happened in Pheonix. Two armed men come running in through the garage, and the home owner defended his place with an AR. IIRC, he wounded several of the attackers and may have even gotten the guy who was waiting in the car as a get away driver.

I think this was it. Lots of assholes and elbows flying once they find out it's a fair fight.

Night time home invasion solution.
http://vodpod.com/watch/1837682-hot-woman-deals-with-home-invasionvideo

 

[BigRed389]

I agree as long as you are sure you can make hits with the handgun at night while under stress.

At my house at night it would be Glock 21SF (night stand) until I can get to my FN SLP (corner or under the bed) then AR or AK depending on need and what part of the house I'm in.

I have a couple of other things scattered around just because I can. I don't ever want a bad guy between me and a weapon. Plus I get a kick out of knowing there are a couple of weapons laying around just out of sight anyway. The women in my life have been carefully screened too. They either have been or are shooters or they don't bitch about it.

KISS Order of Battle

True, but the same applies to any gun. At "indoor" range, I don't think the difference in skill to hit with a handgun vs an AR/shotgun is that big. Not to mention the other advantages to using a handgun, such as better handling indoors.

I agree with the choice of the Glock as first response though.

1)Light and small enough to put in most convenient locations, AND easy to handle in the dark...not likely to snag on anything.
2)Simple enough that it takes very few brain cells to use. Point/pull OR rack/point/pull.
3)Reliable and accurate...if you do the "shooter" part right, the gun will hit the target.

If you worry about additional threats, keep a larger weapon to fight to and keep additional magazines nearby.

 

[GO_AV8_DevilDog]

Absolutely and while you are there check out the Federal 00 buck round with Flight Control. Look for "flight control" words on the box. It's nothing but a very good cup type wad that keeps the buckshot groups very tight indeed. Almost too tight for across the room ranges. It's not a low recoil round but if you have a shotgun with a very open choke or very short barrel it's a great choice.

Sounds sweet, only shotty I have in the house is my Nova 12, (for the boyds), modified choke is what stays in that (except during turkey season). Meant to pick up an 870 to play home d with, but ended up buying an eotec rig for my AR instead...

Whoops..

 

[HueyCobra8151]

Reading through this thread, it is amusing to note that everyone comes to their own home defense solutions based on what they see as likely to go down.

If the image in your head is a well coordinated home invasion by battle hardened burglars who are willing to die IOT steal your family's jewels and have no other sense of self preservation, then you need claymores and an M2 on a tripod sitting at the top of the stairs.

If the image in your head is a bumbling stoner who wants to steal a dvd player and some pringles so he can go buy a dimebag with his buddies, then a large rock will suffice.

In the end, arguing is pointless if everyone has a different perception of what the most likely threat is, and the best way to combat that specific threat.

but the ultimate weapon I'd choose is the one I'm most comfortable and proficient with...

Spot on.

 

[FlyinRock]

Well, there ya are. Presupposing is one thing, preparedness is another. Mind set is quite important when it comes down to shooting up close and personal. If you haven't already got it in order, you will be way too late. That is the unfortunate fact that many face after the fact.

 

[Bevo16]

Reading through this thread, it is amusing to note that everyone comes to their own home defense solutions based on what they see as likely to go down.

...and more words.

You did a poor job of summing up.

I think that most folks here like to plan for for the worst case scenario, with the knowledge that it's a lot easier to adjust to a less severe threat, than spool up to meet one that is more dangerous than previously anticipated.

 

[scoolbubba]

can anyone recommend a home defense shooting course? I've taken a few NRA pistol classes, but those were mostly geared to people who had literally never shot a gun before.

 

[Rocketman]

can anyone recommend a home defense shooting course? I've taken a few NRA pistol classes, but those were mostly geared to people who had literally never shot a gun before.

I'm going to guess you already have but if not you might consider taking your current state's CCW class to start. Not for the shooting but to learn the local law. I've taken a couple of local fighting carbine classes that taught me quite a bit. I need to take a fighting shotgun class but haven't yet. I like to shoot in the local 3 gun shoots now and then. I shoot those with the same guns I use for self defense. I think they've helped me sharp with tac reloads, transitions etc.

 

[H60Gunner]

Might I suggest obtaining a Utah Concealed Weapons Permit. It has reciprocity with 33 other states. For a hundred bucks one of my local gun shops does all the paperwork for you, but I don't see any reason why you can't do it yourself.

Link

http://publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/concealedfirearms.html

 

[ChuckMK23]

A double barreled shotgun with buckshot smaller than 00, maybe even #4 seems to be the best combination for home defense IMHO.

Stoeger Arms agrees - look what they just released: two shots, easily reload in a pinch if you need more, and no action to mess with under stress (semi auto or pump).

 

[Treetop Flyer]

I can't imagine using a double barrel for defense. If working a pump is too difficult for someone then there are semi-autos and they probably have bigger issues anyway.

 

[Junkball]

Have you been playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 with me online?

No because its the one online FPS I consistently get my ass kicked at...

I will, however, petition Infinity Ward to include a "rack slide" button in the next game, and use it to intimidate the other team while bunny hopping across the map

 

[sickboy]

That's why you don't break into my apartment.

 

[ryan1234]

can anyone recommend a home defense shooting course? I've taken a few NRA pistol classes, but those were mostly geared to people who had literally never shot a gun before.

If you're headed towards Jax area...

In St. Auggie there's a tactical training center
http://www.attac-fl.com/

...never been there...but...I've heard good things...but......

maybe it's just me but some of the local gun club 'tactical' classes are a little usefulness and a lot of garbage.. seems like some of the out of shape instructors have spent too much time around charlie during their spec-ops-agent-orange-impossible mission force-a team-cia escapades

bottom line... from now on I think I'm going to demand to see some sort of credentials or take it from a reputable training center.