Home Defense - How much is TOO much...or NOT ENOUGH?
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00 buck in the Mossberg 500 with TLR-1 and Meprolight bead by the bed. Speer 124+P GDHPs in 9mm semi-autos with night sights and / or lasers in both nightstands. cell phones, keys, and handheld tactical flashlights on both nightstands. I do not keep the ARs loaded for home defense, but they are in our safe room and easily put into service if it should come to that.
What, no claymore defensive line?
Fun picture, and yep, that's the TOO MUCH threshold right there. That guy has crossed the line from mild paranioa to major fear and loathing...
randomoutburst
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I have a Mossberg 88 Maverick, loaded with alternating buckshot and slugs...with a tactical sleeve holding five more shells, also alternating with buckshot and slugs.
In the event I need something quickly, my S&W 60 is loaded with .357 on my nightstand.
...of course, that's if an intruder can get through my barred bedroom door, multiple door locks and deadbolts, and other obstacles to prevent them from reaching me.
I don't fool around, and I don't think it's overkill. I'd rather be overprotected than underprotected.
In the event I need something quickly, my S&W 60 is loaded with .357 on my nightstand.
...of course, that's if an intruder can get through my barred bedroom door, multiple door locks and deadbolts, and other obstacles to prevent them from reaching me.
I don't fool around, and I don't think it's overkill. I'd rather be overprotected than underprotected.
I think, for at least most cases (not necessarily all, remember that guy Murphy lol), having 3 defensive firearm options for home defense would be pretty efficient and effective. A handgun, rifle, and shotgun. All would be loaded, readily accessible and right next to the bed with extra ammo sources attached. All 3 would have weapon lights, but a mid-sized hand held flash light would also be nearby, because it's just good to have that option....at least that's what Murphy keeps telling me. The long guns would have single point slings and probably red dots. The handgun would have a first line belt rig with extra mag pouches (filled), holster, maybe even an extra flashlight on it, etc. I could keep going on even about just 3 guns. It's also good to consider having a low profile plate carrier nearby that you could don and have some ballistic protection. Hey if it saves you a prolonged stay in the hospital or a trip to the morgue, the few hundred bucks for some body armor is well worth it. I figure the handgun is the go to for most situations, AR15 is next for more serious situations (you hear multiple people surrounding your house, all armed, etc), shotgun is next for arming a family member or someone else. It's also good to consider other supporting gear, such as keeping some electronic earpro right next to your bed with your defensive gear. That's something people often overlook, but hey if you have that split second to throw them on, save your hearing, and possibly be able to hear a bit better and get the drop on an intruder, that's value added. Suppressors and/or suppressors with earpro are some good things to consider as well.
On another note, considering the way your house is constructed, and modifying it appropriately gets overlooked quite a bit too. I see plenty of people that pay that extra money, when buying a house, to get things like an attractive-looking front door with a large window that has etched designs in it and such. While it may not look as attractive, how about spending that extra money on a door with no window, a peep hole, and that is made out of a much more solid material? If you make it look easy, criminals will be attracted to it like flies on sh*t. Your house can look good while still looking like Fort Knox and ceasing to be a candidate for the average criminal. Deterrence is the best defense.
On another note, considering the way your house is constructed, and modifying it appropriately gets overlooked quite a bit too. I see plenty of people that pay that extra money, when buying a house, to get things like an attractive-looking front door with a large window that has etched designs in it and such. While it may not look as attractive, how about spending that extra money on a door with no window, a peep hole, and that is made out of a much more solid material? If you make it look easy, criminals will be attracted to it like flies on sh*t. Your house can look good while still looking like Fort Knox and ceasing to be a candidate for the average criminal. Deterrence is the best defense.
We've got the purty leaded glass front door...with keyed deadbolt on the interior. Did I mention it sits by the office - the one w/the 12 gauge in the corner, .45 in the desk drawer - and a redneck sittin' in the chair?<G>
txinvestigator
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Anyone here keep body armor accessible for night time use?
Yeppirs...S/A, though - I ain't got 'nuff $$$ fer the F/A!
You CAN run it solo - but it's more fun ta have a grunt along ta do the heavy work.<G>
'bout the only time things stay "up", eh?<g,d&rlh>
Yer girlfriend....poor thang!<g,d&rlh>
/copy/forward.....
Ah'm sure yer girlfriend will be happy to read this.....heheheeeeeeeeeeeeee
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