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leadcounsel · February 17, 2014, 11:16 PM

A recent conversation has caused me to analyze my own theories.

Assume you have a non-gun friend who is interested in a long gun (not a handgun) for home defense. Assume they already have a handgun and want a long gun. Standard, garden variety, affordable long gun that this non-gun friend can be easily trained on, and then set aside to be pulled out in an emergency. Considerations are affordability, ease of use, ergonomics, etc. Again, average citizen, probably not willing to invest a few house payments in the platform and ammo and lots of classes...

This would be purely for defense of an average American home in the event of a true violent emergency. Person is of above average strength, agility, mechanical ability, but not really super interested in guns... just wants to buy something, learn to use it, practice on occasion, and put it aside for the probably-never-need-but-good-to-have in the event of an emergency.

Please rank your top 5 recommendations, with a short explanation if necessary. PLEASE NO ARGUING! And please stay on topic.

February 17, 2014, 11:16 PM	#1
leadcounsel Junior member Join Date: September 8, 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,119	Please rank your top 5 defensive long-guns for beginner A recent conversation has caused me to analyze my own theories. Assume you have a non-gun friend who is interested in a long gun (not a handgun) for home defense. Assume they already have a handgun and want a long gun. Standard, garden variety, affordable long gun that this non-gun friend can be easily trained on, and then set aside to be pulled out in an emergency. Considerations are affordability, ease of use, ergonomics, etc. Again, average citizen, probably not willing to invest a few house payments in the platform and ammo and lots of classes... This would be purely for defense of an average American home in the event of a true violent emergency. Person is of above average strength, agility, mechanical ability, but not really super interested in guns... just wants to buy something, learn to use it, practice on occasion, and put it aside for the probably-never-need-but-good-to-have in the event of an emergency. Please rank your top 5 recommendations, with a short explanation if necessary. PLEASE NO ARGUING! And please stay on topic.