Gun Control & RKBA

doc03

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27. I like my Springfield XDM .40 cal. it is accurate easy to operate and

Sun Jul 10, 2016, 10:47 AM

Jul 2016

has a light recoil in my opinion. Some people don't like them because there is no manual safety but in a situation
like you were in you wouldn't want to pull the trigger and find you forgot to release the safety. Just make sure if you
have children they can't get their hands on it. Just an observation here about whenever someone suggests maybe the AR-15
or similar weapons should be banned. The discussion always ends up how I need one for home defense. After all these recommendations on the weapon you should buy for home defense not one single person has recommended an AR-15
or anything like that.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Heddi Jul 2016 OP

Honestly, I would not go with a handgun at all. Shotgun is better, Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #1

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Absolutely HassleCat Jul 2016 #13

I agree with you. metroins Jul 2016 #52

Call up a local gun range Runningdawg Jul 2016 #2

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You have received a lot of good advice Runningdawg Jul 2016 #19

Tell him ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #22

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #3

A few questions are in order DonP Jul 2016 #6

Well said, Don. beevul Jul 2016 #11

Good perspective discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #17

Not gonna argue with Massad. But I prefer a 124Gr +P in 9mm DonP Jul 2016 #21

Excellent advice. Listen to DonP, Heddi. Eleanors38 Jul 2016 #40

I have no advice, but I'm really glad you're OK, and hope there are no petronius Jul 2016 #7

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Welcome :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #9

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This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #29

She didn't lose her spouse. He killed the intruder. DonP Jul 2016 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #44

You did the right thing. Many 840high Jul 2016 #16

It is very good to know that you made it though this nightmare discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #18

Welcome, you are definitely in the correct forum sarisataka Jul 2016 #14

I'm going to go ahead and recommend a sidearm for HD without any other comments. ileus Jul 2016 #20

Oh damn Heddi........**so sorry** to hear of your ordeal. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #23

My thoughts... tortoise1956 Jul 2016 #24

I agree with all of the above, except the biometric safe Travis_0004 Jul 2016 #32

Agree. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #34

I've been waiting for one of the resident controllers to show up and inform you... Marengo Jul 2016 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #45

Is it your opinion that a gun kept in the home is more dangerous to the occupants... Marengo Jul 2016 #46

Aren't you the one advocating gun owners be shunned? Marengo Jul 2016 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author Jerry442 Jul 2016 #49

So you do not believe it? Duckhunter935 Jul 2016 #53

For reliability, it's hard to beat a revolver Kennah Jul 2016 #26

I like my Springfield XDM .40 cal. it is accurate easy to operate and doc03 Jul 2016 #27

Home invasion that resulted in death AwareOne Jul 2016 #28

Right -- like it would be a great idea to reveal her identity. pablo_marmol Jul 2016 #35

Yes, a story of this magnitude would be all over the news AwareOne Jul 2016 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #54

Glocks, Springfields, the Smith & Wesson M&P, the FN FNS, etc. are all good choices. benEzra Jul 2016 #30

I'm sorry you went through that DashOneBravo Jul 2016 #31

Glock Kang Colby Jul 2016 #33

A loud barky dog would be a better investment Buzz cook Jul 2016 #36

Next time, just maybe actually read the post before you jump in DonP Jul 2016 #37

Your right I missed the throw away paragraph Buzz cook Jul 2016 #39

Pssst, many liberals own guns too, including AR15s DonP Jul 2016 #42

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Excellent choice sarisataka Jul 2016 #50

A suggestion, guillaumeb Jul 2016 #51

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Deleting this thread Heddi Jul 2016 #56