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H K

wrote:
On Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:53:38 -0400, H K
wrote:

Richard Casady wrote:
On Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:06:00 -0400, H the K
wrote:

What? That I'd shoot someone that busted into my house? That's not a
"plan to shoot someone." That's just part of a household defense
mechanism to protect the lives here.
Having a home defence gun is not a bad idea, essential if you live in
the country. However, if money is short for things like fire
extinguishers and smoke detectors, not to mention flu shots, get a
cheap used gun. A single shot 12 ga, with a short, but still legal, 19
inch barrel. If you want to go after Bambi, a scope, from the
recreation budget, is a good idea.

Casady

I agree that the 12 gauge is the first line of firearms defense in a
home, and would be the first weapon I'd pick up in case of a break-in.

The only problem with the 12ga is the federal law mandates that it is
26" long and that might make it unwieldy inside a home.

You do what you have to do.