Thread: Self Defense/Concealed Carry Handguns

[quote author=usa link=topic=434.msg3830#msg3830 date=1325535188]
I've been carrying a long time and have found you really have a hard time with concealing with large frame pieces . [size=12pt]When you get into a situation where you need a weapon ,it is most likely going to be up close and personal [/size] . A .38 ,380 or 9mm is plenty of gun . In auto my pick would be nothing larger framed than a Glock 19 and for a revolver the Charter Arms hammerless Off Duty is a moderately priced choice . The most important thing is that you understand the responsibility that goes with carrying.
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[quote author=john g link=topic=434.msg3874#msg3874 date=1325592623]
The day I need need to carry a handgun for protection is the day I move.As for around the house,it's hard to beat an old 12ga with high brass #8 shot.
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I just tote my 12ga. twice barrel shotgun and totally avoid the up close and personal problem!
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I have unfortunatley had to draw my firearm on two seperate occassions where there was no other choice and it saved my life in both instances. But one thing I tell everyone who wants to conceal and carry is when you pull the firearm you must be committed to using it. Fortunatley in both my situations I was able to resolve the conflict and get to a safe place where LEOs could be contacted and a report could be filed. Alternative dispute resolution should always be used in precarious situations, and a firearm should never be the first resort.

[size=12pt] Of course there is always:

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[quote author=FinChaser link=topic=434.msg3885#msg3885 date=1325608408]
[size=12pt] Of course there is always:

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Here's my +1

So if we carry a handgun, does that mean we can put a cap in our kings during the summer?

Good points. Am definitely leaning more towards the easier to carry options, either a 9mm or .38 sp. Not so much that I would need to carry it everyday in my home areas but I do want to have something when I'm out, alone, in areas where there might not be help around. When you are traveling to the bigger cities where you might not be as familiar with the area and people. I grew up moving all over the place and have first hand seen people carjacked, beaten by gangs, and assaulted in various degrees. Been enough that I know I don't want to be a victim if at all possible. Sure its always better to try to be smart in the situation but nice to have some backup too.

#8 shot 12 ga for home defense? What are you defending your home from?

Obviously you have never seen the pattern a shotgun leaves at 30 feet.

[quote author=the original pier pest link=topic=434.msg3935#msg3935 date=1325646128]
Obviously you have never seen the pattern a shotgun leaves at 30 feet.
[/quote] Our VP was shot in the face with it a few years back! I'm not saying it wouldn't hurt...I just wouldn't rely on it!

There isn't a more reliable gun in my mind than a double barrell shotgun with a 20" barrell. The pattern that thing would throw would blanket a wall an most of all you don't have to worry about the round going through every wall in the house.

[quote author=evan link=topic=434.msg3933#msg3933 date=1325645359]
#8 shot 12 ga for home defense? What are you defending your home from?
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