Baron,
I would start with the most important advice in the thread so far mentioned by AAAinthebeltway. The first and most important thing you have to ask yourself (and your wife as well) is when the crap hits the fan, will you use it or not want too/freeze. Because I have read a lot of instances where many are hurt by their own gun they wouldnât use than by someone who already has one in a home invasion (my opinion only and what I have read, makes logical sense to me as well). This is a serious question because pulling a weapon on someone and freezing in the moment is far worse than not having the weapon, hiding/running or whatever other contingency plans you have. Many canât do it so answer that to yourself. This is all about your mindset. Will you do what it takes?
If you pass the first paragraph test, go to a gun shop and get some experience shooting. Take a course. But practice. Make sure everyone in the house can make a weapon safe and treat it with the respect it deserves. Have a home action plan for what to do when the worst happens. Regarding children, that is touchy but IMHO anyone in a house with a weapon while they might not like it or say they donât should know how to use it and more importantly, how to make it safe. Because you never know what can happen and remember the boy scout motto, Be prepared.
Regarding a weapon, I would recommend a Glock of some type or a revolver as you prefer. 1911s are good as well but will you learn to use it properly? Caliber is another question we could debate all day. Try both and the pros and cons and make your decision. Just like in trading, it isnât the tool, it is how you use it. Try your options, practice and become comfortable with it and then expand your arsenal from there if you feel the need or start developing an interest in weapons. Staying comfortable and proficient and their importance cannot be overstated.
Best of luck
BM
I would start with the most important advice in the thread so far mentioned by AAAinthebeltway. The first and most important thing you have to ask yourself (and your wife as well) is when the crap hits the fan, will you use it or not want too/freeze. Because I have read a lot of instances where many are hurt by their own gun they wouldnât use than by someone who already has one in a home invasion (my opinion only and what I have read, makes logical sense to me as well). This is a serious question because pulling a weapon on someone and freezing in the moment is far worse than not having the weapon, hiding/running or whatever other contingency plans you have. Many canât do it so answer that to yourself. This is all about your mindset. Will you do what it takes?
If you pass the first paragraph test, go to a gun shop and get some experience shooting. Take a course. But practice. Make sure everyone in the house can make a weapon safe and treat it with the respect it deserves. Have a home action plan for what to do when the worst happens. Regarding children, that is touchy but IMHO anyone in a house with a weapon while they might not like it or say they donât should know how to use it and more importantly, how to make it safe. Because you never know what can happen and remember the boy scout motto, Be prepared.
Regarding a weapon, I would recommend a Glock of some type or a revolver as you prefer. 1911s are good as well but will you learn to use it properly? Caliber is another question we could debate all day. Try both and the pros and cons and make your decision. Just like in trading, it isnât the tool, it is how you use it. Try your options, practice and become comfortable with it and then expand your arsenal from there if you feel the need or start developing an interest in weapons. Staying comfortable and proficient and their importance cannot be overstated.
Best of luck
BM
