Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 3

In the first part of this series, we looked at why a 20ga. pump-action shotgun was a particularly suitable home defense weapon for a novice. In the second part, we looked at the potential threat, and how to handle it. In this final article, we’ll look at a number of issues: firearm safety, storage, legal… Continue reading Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 3

Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 2

Yesterday, in the first of a three-part series on firearms for home defense, I recommended a 20ga. youth shotgun as a particularly suitable tool for novice users. Tonight I’d like to focus on the threat confronting a home defender, how to target it, and the ammunition needed to do the job. Tomorrow I’ll consider training… Continue reading Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 2

Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 1

Following my post yesterday about the dangers of relying on calling 911 for assistance, I’ve had a few e-mails asking me to suggest a suitable firearm for home defense. (I might add that the famous Fred has a new column up, reinforcing what I said yesterday. It’s worth reading.) Let me give you a little… Continue reading Firearm recommendations for home defense, Part 1