Time to get a gun? Time to get advice.

Although Joben sites one quote from box-o-truth or some such source, I recommend reading the gun reviews from Gunblast.com about the Taurus Judge.
I concur that the 410 shotgun shell is not the ideal self defense round, but it has a variety of uses due to the variety of loads.
One of the most appealing properties of the Judge is the variety of "less than lethal" loads available in 410. And if lethal is what it takes...just keep squeezing off rounds until you get to that 45 long Colt you chambered for just such an occasion.
Hell, if you're not hiking in snake country just stuff the Judge with nothing but 45s.
The point is that the Judge is a good choice for many situations and can be EDC.
Every gun is worthless if you don't have it with you.
 
I prefer glocks, but thats just my preference. My two has never locked or jammed on me after several clips of nonstop use. I have a fullsize .45(13+1), and a subcompact .45
(10+1). I also have several shotguns and rifles but my handguns are more accessable. Go with what feels good in your hands and your most comfortable with. I would rater have it and not need to use it than be caught in a bad situation without it.
 
For those with children, please be very careful. Kids are curious and no matter what you think you've taught them, or how they behave in your presence, in your absence, they are still kids.

A childhood friend of mine killed his little sister with the family's shotgun. The boy was in his teens. The little sister was only eight.

I know you love and trust your kids, but I would keep guns under lock and key when kids are around. They are too precious to risk.
 
Willieboy said:
For those with children, please be very careful. Kids are curious and no matter what you think you've taught them, or how they behave in your presence, in your absence, they are still kids.

A childhood friend of mine killed his little sister with the family's shotgun. The boy was in his teens. The little sister was only eight.

I know you love and trust your kids, but I would keep guns under lock and key when kids are around. They are too precious to risk.
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Can't be stressed enough.

Don't assume that the loading procedure is too complicated, the hammer spring too strong for little fingers to pull it back, the gun too high up or too heavy for them to lift.

Kids are stronger, smarter and quicker than most parents give them credit for.

If you feel the need to have a loaded gun in your home with your children, wear it on your person at all times and unload or secure it when it's out of your sight.
 
Mother of Pete, another 3 month old thread brought back from the dead? What's the deal lately!
 
adaman04 said:
Mother of Pete, another 3 month old thread brought back from the dead? What's the deal lately!
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It's called "Forum necro-threading", it's the 3,697th sign of the impending ZOMPOCALYPSE!!!

But, fear not, there's still time to prepare. I never worry till we hit the 4,593rd sign.
 
Willieboy said:
For those with children, please be very careful. Kids are curious and no matter what you think you've taught them, or how they behave in your presence, in your absence, they are still kids.

A childhood friend of mine killed his little sister with the family's shotgun. The boy was in his teens. The little sister was only eight.

I know you love and trust your kids, but I would keep guns under lock and key when kids are around. They are too precious to risk.
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I fully agree on the locked guns around kids part but a teenage boy in a house with guns should know the rules of safe gun handling. If he was forbidden to handle the guns and knew nothing of safe gun handling this is the kind of thing that can happen.
 
hoopster said:
I fully agree on the locked guns around kids part but a teenage boy in a house with guns should know the rules of safe gun handling. If he was forbidden to handle the guns and knew nothing of safe gun handling this is the kind of thing that can happen.
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My kids know they can look/ handle my firearms any time they want just ask. It is my belief the problem is when they are forbidden to do something. You can't watch them 24/7. So I try and take away any reason for them to go behind my back.
As for someones first gun. I suggest a good .357 Mag. Use .38 SPL until you are proficient the power will be their when you want it. A double action revolver is safe and easy to learn.
Sorry to enable a old thread and bring on the zombies.
 
froggy said:
Whatever gun you chose there are 3 things you'll need to do;

1.Train

2.Train

3. Train
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This is likewise my advice to all "What gun?" posts. The days I have spent doing formal training are the best gun-related dollars I've spent. In fact, I'm selling off some unused knives and guns right now to save up for more training. Just as owning a race car doesn't make you a race car driver, a gun will be tremendously more useful to you in a defensive situation if you have gotten some solid training. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
 
dartfrogger said:
Okay, for those who are interested in the story and my situation, I found out the rest of the story today. The reason my neighbor answered the door in the first place, with this suspicious guy outside, was that he heard the doorbell ring the first time, looked out the peephole, saw the guy, ran upstairs to get his gun, came back down, saw the guy was about to kick the door in. Because he was home with his two small kids, he decided he wanted to take the fight outside, so he opened the door, put the gun in the guy's face, and said it would be a good idea if he left now.

A great twist to the story: my neighbor is an ex-marine (which I knew) who also was a firearms instructor and is very active in shooting (didn't know). He said he'd be happy to take me to the firing range and teach me all about guns. Wow. I know I'll like that, but I still don't know about actually having a gun in the house. I do know I will love target practice. I think I just took a couple of steps down a slippery slope.

Thanks again for all of the responses.
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go shooting with your neighbor and see how you feel after.. Owning a gun does not mean you have to carry it around the house and in public.. you can have it safely stored in a hiding spot where you can quickly access it should you NEED to. Like most people say, a revolver is a good starting point, or even a simple and reliable auto such as glock in larger caliber.

good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for
 
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