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Yeah, I think that you're thinking of DC. That was in the news recently.

It's not just about burglars. We don't know what's going to happen in the next 10 years, or even the next 1 year, and who knows who or what you might have to defend against.

This is a fun thread. Although it has nothing to do with trading or financial markets, or economics, it's fun to talk about guns. I just happen to be one of those people who "likes" guns. Aside from needing one for a genuine purpose (protecting my kingdom), I just like them. I like the way they...

Oh, absolutely. A weapon that looks cool is a weapon that looks cool; that's its own thing. But really what the weapon is FOR is what's important - it's functionality. If you can have a functional weapon that also looks cool, that's a good thing. But if you have to sacrifice functionality for...

Martial arts skills are good, there's no doubt about that, in my mind. Really really good. Martial arts skills and a gun, though, that's a lot better.

In the dark, in an emergency, and in the confusion that would always accompany that kind of situation, maybe an intruder would not have to know that it wasn't loaded. That could maybe buy you some time, no? Assuming that you don't have an actually loaded weapon pointed at you.

The Mossberg M590 is a pretty good looking shotgun by the way! I could definitely see defending my perimeter with that...

I doubt it would have happened that way in the US. They'd have him under the jail. Of course, if it happened in NYC, that guy would be filled with 40 holes before he even went for his gun.

Now that's how to give advice! Thanks LEAPup, and semper fi.

Yes, I know how loud a shotgun is, and I know the risks. Forgetting about it is not an option, but thanks for the advice.

Nope. I work in the financial sector, I'm a computer programmer.

Let me just say "thank you" once again for everyone's advice. As a result, I am now leaning more towards getting a shotgun, at least to begin with, at least for now. Some very good points were made regarding the legal ramifications, and practicality, of handguns vs. shotguns. I should add that a...

Texas: you guys ever decide to secede from the union, I am there.

After everything that I've heard (and everyone, thanks for the info, seriously) I am considering a shotgun. May even be able to buy one from my father. And I certainly have experience hunting with a shotgun, so that's another plus.

I feel pretty sure that, while more practice is always a good thing, I can handle myself with a gun.

Good points.

No no, nothing like that. I'm very happy, and not considering anything dangerous or unsavory. No, I'm just thinking of the providing for the defense of my little nation, that's all.

Don't know if I have the "ninja skills" to make that work!

That's not a bad idea; thanks. I'd still like a handgun, if possible, but you make some very good points.

I intend to use it for defending myself and my girlfriend (and our cats) to the death if need be - nothing sinister in that. It's strictly for DEfense, in other words. Not offense.