Firearms for home protection

[hammerdrill376]

What type of firearms do you guys have for home protection?

The reason I ask is that last night a home invasion occured about 2 miles from me. Fortunately the owner had protection and the home invader was sent to meet his maker. One of my neighbors is a county police seargent and told me the owner was well within his rights to shoot the guy and no charges would be filed. He also told me our area has been "claimed" by a Mexican gang called MS-13. The county police seem to be very worried about their presence.  This is also Hells Angels territory albiet I am not too worried about those guys. But around the holidays home break-ins are a  problem around here and with the economy being what it is I am a bit more concerned for my than I have been in the past. So what do you guys use for protection?

[Gloss]

My fists are registered lethal weapons .  Actually, I don't have a gun... just an aluminum baseball bat.

[PBurke]

My fists are registered lethal weapons .  Actually, I don't have a gun... just an aluminum baseball bat.

but can you move those fists more than 3000 feet per second?  cause that  is how fast lead flies out my gun. ha ha ha

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

What type of firearms do you guys have for home protection?

The reason I ask is that last night a home invasion occured about 2 miles from me. Fortunately the owner had protection and the home invader was sent to meet his maker. One of my neighbors is a county police seargent and told me the owner was well within his rights to shoot the guy and no charges would be filed. He also told me our area has been "claimed" by a Mexican gang called MS-13. The county police seem to be very worried about their presence.  This is also Hells Angels territory albiet I am not too worried about those guys. But around the holidays home break-ins are a  problem around here and with the economy being what it is I am a bit more concerned for my than I have been in the past. So what do you guys use for protection?

not trying to scare, but be careful with MS-13. there were some issues in northern va not to long ago with them. (http://www.wtopnews.com/?sid=502844&nid=25)

watch yourself out there.

[Alexander215]

My fists are registered lethal weapons .  Actually, I don't have a gun... just an aluminum baseball bat.

but can you move those fists more than 3000 feet per second?  cause that  is how fast lead flies out my gun. ha ha ha

Might want to specify what gun we're talking about hahaha

[Alexander215]

What type of firearms do you guys have for home protection?

The reason I ask is that last night a home invasion occured about 2 miles from me. Fortunately the owner had protection and the home invader was sent to meet his maker. One of my neighbors is a county police seargent and told me the owner was well within his rights to shoot the guy and no charges would be filed. He also told me our area has been "claimed" by a Mexican gang called MS-13. The county police seem to be very worried about their presence.  This is also Hells Angels territory albiet I am not too worried about those guys. But around the holidays home break-ins are a  problem around here and with the economy being what it is I am a bit more concerned for my than I have been in the past. So what do you guys use for protection?

My area use to be Hells Angels territory before their clubhouse was brought down. I'll say this, it was a hell of a lot safer out at night then than it is now.

[skiking]

The only gun that I have designated for personal protection is a Glock 23 .40 S&W, which is my concealed carry firearm.  But I do have others that would be fine firearms for home defense, a 12 gauge pump, and a 30-30 lever action.  There are not very many burglaries or violent crimes around here, but there is always a wacko out there.

[Brkeatr]

I have lot's of guns.....I'll only mention a few that would be for personal protection....I have 3 side arms on a concealed weapons permit and one being a .357 Magnum....I also have 2 Remington 870 12 Guage shotguns that I could use if necessary...

[Timmay]

NO guns here in my house except for my sons BB gun.  I live in a relatively low crime area.  Havent heard of maybe one or two home invasions my whole time living here.  About 2 years ago a middle aged single lady warded off an  intruder with can of Pam cooking spray.  LOL

[skiking]

2 years ago a middle aged single lady warded off an  intruder with can of Pam cooking spray.  LOL

Pam hurts when somebody sprays it in your eyes.  Trust me my sister had some mean moments when we were growing up.

[StogieStang]

I have 2 Glock 9mm handguns.  One I keep in a holster that I strapped to the side of my recliner.  The other I carry with me in a holster when I'm away.

I drew my gun last night.  It was 4 am and I was in my bedroom putting laundry away. (I am on 3rd shift).  When I hear my car alarm going off inside my attached garage.  I grab my Glock and go to investigate.  I open the door with my gun up in a ready position and look around to see that both the big door is still closed and the side service door is still closed and locked with no signs of forced entry.  After seeing no one entered the garage I go look for my keys, still wondering why my car alarm would be going off for no reason.  After searching around for a good minute I find my keys in my room inside a pair of shorts I left on my floor.  That's when I realized I stepped on them and must have pushed the panic button. 

Bottom line is, I didn't need my gun, but I sure am happy I have it if I do.

[tomgallagher]

What model Glocks.?

[StogieStang]

Glock 17 & 26, both are 9mm.

[tomgallagher]

I use a S&W 500 myself. If the bullet doesn't get them the blast will scare them to death.

[Brkeatr]

Glock 17 & 26, both are 9mm.

I use to carry a Glock 17 when I was in the PD years ago and always thought it was a nice gun.