Have been holding off but I think it's time to get a gun or 2

[CohibaRobusto]

I have an Arsenal AK, and I love it. I can hit 8" plates at 100 yds all day with it. So fun to shoot.

 

[Sicwun88]

memorize and practice the 4 rules of gun safety, and you will never have an accident.

1. Never point a gun at anything you do not want to destroy.

2. Always assume that every gun is loaded (and always check)

3. Never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

4. Always be 100% sure of your target amd what is behind it.

never pull a gun on anyone,
unless your willing to use it!!

 

[Sicwun88]

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Nice!!!!!!!!

 

[RustyShackelford]

Go for it. I have a shit ton of guns and ammo. I shoot twice a month with buddies on my place.

it is different now with a toddler in regards to what is out of the safe, but a must have for every household in my opinion.

 

[Jin]

If you don’t have experince using a firearm, I don’t think buying one for a current crisis is a great idea.

Made me super nervous when a bunch of first time gun owners were lined up to buy guns when the pandemic first hit.

But By all means, get a gun and get training and practice.

 

[ATLRigger]

If it's not a felony you have no worries

So this is definitely not true across the 50 states.
California, for example, allows for felons to purchase firearms so long as their crimes were not violent--or of violent intent. Felony fraud? No problem.
Misdemeanor assault conviction from the time you told some pussy to back off or else you'll **** him up? No gun.
Check with your local district attorney's office for details on conceal permits, and your state dept of justice for questions on legality of buying guns.

Above all though, get a reliable gun, even if you have to get it illegally. Push come to shove and you have to kill somebody who threatens your family, and the last thing you're gonna be sweating is some petty unregistered gun charge.

Re: keeping guns in a safe: I completely disagree with the whole 'locked in a safe' school.
Please, mr. bad guy, don't rape my wife yet, I must first remember the combination to my safe and load my gun before you attack.'

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Re: keeping guns in a safe: I completely disagree with the whole 'locked in a safe' school.
Please, mr. bad guy, don't rape my wife yet, I must first remember the combination to my safe and load my gun before you attack.'

I've got safes I can get my gun out of in 2 seconds with a 5 digit code. For me, 2 seconds is worth it to not take a chance of my gun getting in the hands of a kid or the wrong person.

I've had a house broken into, and they didn't get my guns. I've had a strange guy show up at my door at 4am, and I didn't have a problem getting my gun out.

I get it if people never have kids come into their house. But kids are just too unpredictable. I teach mine about gun safety and what to do around guns in other people's homes as well, but I worry about their friends also.

 

[joeyirish777]

I 2nd dh and brotherJ's advice

stick with 12g, 9mm, and 5.56.

please do not think the gun does everything though, it requires mastery and it is a PERISHABLE skill. Im talking beyond the basics and safety here. like that guy who drew his pistol on a few out of uniform cops entering his home...

im sure he knew the basics well and practiced good safety. still, he ended up getting his fiancé killed. His fiancé would be alive if he didn't have a gun, or if he had actually mastered it. he only landed 1 fking round in a cops LEG. that dude straight SUCKS.

I AM pro 2a and YOU getting a gun. I dont mean to come off as a dick. you should definitely get one. there's no easy way of putting info like this though. your going to be rusty if its been a few years... it starts out with safety is what everyone is saying. but if you really want to protect your family, make sure you master it or it could lead to a worse situation...

nice piece dh ^, I need to move to a red state...

 

[Bobbyloads]

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no ones getting past your door I see

 

[Blacktail]

I have a safe full of guns and ammunition!

 

[The Tater]

I carry every day here. I grab my shotgun first for home protection but I keep a Glock close by too. I like the rmr weapon sight for quick target acquisition.

 

[BRICKS]

and for anyone that has seen some bullshit about houses getting broke into and someone pulling a gun on the intruder. if you shoot. shoot to kill. generally in most states u will get out better from killing a dumb **** then shooting him in a non vital area.

like there was one case that i always remember. the dude shot him in the leg. the intruder then was able to sue him for "excessive force" but it was stated if he had shot and killed him it would have been totally different.


This is not true. If you involved in a defensive shooting and kill someone be prepared to lose every penny you have to civil litigation. This of course is preferable to being dead or permanently disabled yourself.

Mrs. BRICKS and I have taken quite a few defensive shooting courses, been to seminars with prosecuting and defense attorneys. First of all you will be prosecuted for defending "stuff". That's what insurance is for. Lethal force is intended to defend yourself or others against imminent threat of bodily injury or death. Know your laws.

Also get insurance. I'll be willing to bet very few guys on here carry insurance for this. It's dirt cheap and covers carry and home, about $150 bucks for 2 people for a couple years. That covers defense specialists should you be involved in a defensive shooting. Seriously, the guy I listened to has a 50K retainer. Yeah, serious shit.

Take safety classes, take defensive shooting classes, and hit the range regularly. Very important very quick decisions need to be made ie: the average person can cover 20 feet in 1.5 seconds. How fast can you present your weapon on target. Forget about not having one I the chamber. That's just foolish. Repetitive training in different scenarios is important.

We have plenty of handguns and long guns, and here 1000 rounds per caliber is considered a good start. When I'm not home Mrs. BRICKS has her handgun within arms reach at all times. Not gonna do her any good if she's in the kitchen and her gun is locked up in the bedroom, eh.

 

[Deadhead]

I keep an fn 509 tactical as my EDC, a shotgun by the bedroom door

 

[Bobbyloads]

and for anyone that has seen some bullshit about houses getting broke into and someone pulling a gun on the intruder. if you shoot. shoot to kill. generally in most states u will get out better from killing a dumb **** then shooting him in a non vital area.

like there was one case that i always remember. the dude shot him in the leg. the intruder then was able to sue him for "excessive force" but it was stated if he had shot and killed him it would have been totally different.


This is not true. If you involved in a defensive shooting and kill someone be prepared to lose every penny you have to civil litigation. This of course is preferable to being dead or permanently disabled yourself.

Mrs. BRICKS and I have taken quite a few defensive shooting courses, been to seminars with prosecuting and defense attorneys. First of all you will be prosecuted for defending "stuff". That's what insurance is for. Lethal force is intended to defend yourself or others against imminent threat of bodily injury or death. Know your laws.

Also get insurance. I'll be willing to bet very few guys on here carry insurance for this. It's dirt cheap and covers carry and home, about $150 bucks for 2 people for a couple years. That covers defense specialists should you be involved in a defensive shooting. Seriously, the guy I listened to has a 50K retainer. Yeah, serious shit.

Take safety classes, take defensive shooting classes, and hit the range regularly. Very important very quick decisions need to be made ie: the average person can cover 20 feet in 1.5 seconds. How fast can you present your weapon on target. Forget about not having one I the chamber. That's just foolish. Repetitive training in different scenarios is important.

We have plenty of handguns and long guns, and here 1000 rounds per caliber is considered a good start. When I'm not home Mrs. BRICKS has her handgun within arms reach at all times. Not gonna do her any good if she's in the kitchen and her gun is locked up in the bedroom, eh.

good to know about that insurance thank you

 

[CohibaRobusto]

I've heard USCCA concealed carry insurance is better than the NRA one. I have it. Thankfully never had to use it.

 

[ATLRigger]

Wait who’s gonna sue u if u kill an intruder? The robber’s family?

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Yep, exactly. Their family sues you.

 

[BRICKS]

Wait who’s gonna sue u if u kill an intruder? The robber’s family?

Short answer, yes.

 

[SloJoe]

I’m very fortunate I live in what’s known as the “Gunshine” state. CCW’s are easy to acquire and a lot of people think the same way

 

[Bro Bundy]

i want a Ak