The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Best type of gun for home defense in the suburbs with children in the home?

animal · May 12, 2012, 07:29 PM

There are perhaps 50 correct answers to your question, and you just might get all of them. Only one of those answers will be correct for you.

My .02 …Depending on the female, a 20 ga might be better. Full stock, 18" or a little longer barrel.
Pistols are handier, but require more discipline. : The strongest revolver she can comfortably handle .. usually a .38 or .44 spl
Educate the kids as appropriate for them. For the immature, the Eddie Eagle approach is good. Remove the mystery for them. Kids are curious, so satisfy their curiosity in a safe, controlled manner... much better than them finding out on their own.

May 12, 2012, 07:29 PM	#5
animal Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2000 Location: Mississippi Posts: 705	There are perhaps 50 correct answers to your question, and you just might get all of them. Only one of those answers will be correct for you. My .02 …Depending on the female, a 20 ga might be better. Full stock, 18" or a little longer barrel. Pistols are handier, but require more discipline. : The strongest revolver she can comfortably handle .. usually a .38 or .44 spl Educate the kids as appropriate for them. For the immature, the Eddie Eagle approach is good. Remove the mystery for them. Kids are curious, so satisfy their curiosity in a safe, controlled manner... much better than them finding out on their own. __________________ Keep smiling ... it'll just make 'em wonder what you're up to...