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guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
51. A suggestion,
Sun Jul 10, 2016, 06:52 PM
Jul 2016

given that the incidence of death by firearm is much higher in homes with guns, do not buy a gun. it gives the illusion of protection.

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Honestly, I would not go with a handgun at all. Shotgun is better, Still In Wisconsin Jul 2016 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #4
Absolutely HassleCat Jul 2016 #13
I agree with you. metroins Jul 2016 #52
Call up a local gun range Runningdawg Jul 2016 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #5
You have received a lot of good advice Runningdawg Jul 2016 #19
Tell him ... Straw Man Jul 2016 #22
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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
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #8
Welcome :) discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #9
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This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #12
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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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This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #48
Excellent choice sarisataka Jul 2016 #50
A suggestion, guillaumeb Jul 2016 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author Heddi Jul 2016 #55
Deleting this thread Heddi Jul 2016 #56
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