"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
"JIMinFL" wrote in message
k.net...
Skipper, you guys have only spoken of hand guns for defensive purposes.
Are
shotguns not suited to the purpose? Could you give me some pro's and
cons
for each type of weapon? Can/could/should a shotgun be fitted with a
laser
beam? I'm thinking you could shine the laser in his eyes to blind him
long
enough for you to flip the lights on and identify him before you decide
to
puree his vital organs. Let me know what you think.
JIMinFL


The "ka-chuck" sound of loading a shell into the chamber of a pump action
shotgun is a sure way to let any intruder know you mean business without
firing a shot.

Here is an interesting article explaining why the shotgun is perhaps the
best weapon for home defense:

http://www.angelfire.com/art/enchanter/Home.html


I recommend the simpler over and under, or double barrel, or even single
shot shotguns for home defense. Much simpler. Can be very inexpensive.
H&R makes some really nice single-shot shotguns that anyone can afford. I
have one. It's my favorite weapon for killing empty soda cans.

--
George W. Bush: American Nero.

The slide action shotgun is the best. The sound of the slide is enough to
defuse a situation. Friend of mine, a cop, a long time ago told me of
backing up another officer in a freeway stop. The previous driver of the
cop car had not loaded the shotgun. He realized this when he jscked the
slide. But the sound of the slide working made the bad guy (armed robbery)
very compliant.