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What do you consider the top 3 essential guns and/or gear for personal defense?
This is my list.
1. Handgun-
Pros: compact, lightweight, can generally be conceal carried
Con: not as effective as other guns in many scenarios, lack of stopping power, can easily find yourself 'outgunned'
I still think it's the first weapon anyone should have for the mobility reason even though it's not the best in a real firefight.
2. Carbine or rifle-
Pros: more effective all around in multiple situations, especially longer distances, more effective stopping power than handgun calibers
Cons: more expensive category than handguns, not concealable
Ok, I already know that I want a carbine for an all around gun unless someone has a great reason otherwise. I'm thinking about something affordable like the ruger ar556 as my main home defense (possibly even hunting?) weapon. Thinking about probably doing a red dot for this, but possibly a scope
3. Ok, this is kind of why I made this thread. To me (a noob) the shotgun seems like the choice for up close combat, but a part of me feel likes some body armor might be a smarter investment.
Now when it comes to body armor, I have 2 thoughts. On one hand, I'd like something that I can wear concealed with reasonable comfort ALL the time. Something discreet that will give me an edge in a bad case scenario where I take a hit center mass.
I don't like that so much of my stomach area is exposed and vulnerable with this but it does look relatively light and comfortable.
https://safelifedefense.com/product...7yxg92M--ehabNj_7e1891Ly7pdIaAkogEALw_wcB#SLD
Pros: conceal carry, hidden protection, can wear all the time
Cons: expensive, doesn't cover lower abdomen at all, coverage area is too small imo
Now the other plan I like is something that I can easily grab and put on at any time once alerted to a potential threat. The advantage to something like this is that it can easily be thrown over whatever I'm wearing and can hold extra mags.
https://lhagear.com/firstspear-siege-r-optimized/
Pros: decent protection and coverage, holds extra mags and stuff, quick and easy to quickly throw on if have a moment to prepare for an assailant
Cons: not stealth, not wearing all the time, have to decide to 'equip', sticks out like a sore thumb, expensive
Or....
Do I ditch the stupid, cumbersome, and probably totally unnecessary body armor that I'll waste valuable time messing with and go for a classic like the simple and effective shotgun for home defense?
This is my list.
1. Handgun-
Pros: compact, lightweight, can generally be conceal carried
Con: not as effective as other guns in many scenarios, lack of stopping power, can easily find yourself 'outgunned'
I still think it's the first weapon anyone should have for the mobility reason even though it's not the best in a real firefight.
2. Carbine or rifle-
Pros: more effective all around in multiple situations, especially longer distances, more effective stopping power than handgun calibers
Cons: more expensive category than handguns, not concealable
Ok, I already know that I want a carbine for an all around gun unless someone has a great reason otherwise. I'm thinking about something affordable like the ruger ar556 as my main home defense (possibly even hunting?) weapon. Thinking about probably doing a red dot for this, but possibly a scope
3. Ok, this is kind of why I made this thread. To me (a noob) the shotgun seems like the choice for up close combat, but a part of me feel likes some body armor might be a smarter investment.
Now when it comes to body armor, I have 2 thoughts. On one hand, I'd like something that I can wear concealed with reasonable comfort ALL the time. Something discreet that will give me an edge in a bad case scenario where I take a hit center mass.
I don't like that so much of my stomach area is exposed and vulnerable with this but it does look relatively light and comfortable.
https://safelifedefense.com/product...7yxg92M--ehabNj_7e1891Ly7pdIaAkogEALw_wcB#SLD
Pros: conceal carry, hidden protection, can wear all the time
Cons: expensive, doesn't cover lower abdomen at all, coverage area is too small imo
Now the other plan I like is something that I can easily grab and put on at any time once alerted to a potential threat. The advantage to something like this is that it can easily be thrown over whatever I'm wearing and can hold extra mags.
https://lhagear.com/firstspear-siege-r-optimized/
Pros: decent protection and coverage, holds extra mags and stuff, quick and easy to quickly throw on if have a moment to prepare for an assailant
Cons: not stealth, not wearing all the time, have to decide to 'equip', sticks out like a sore thumb, expensive
Or....
Do I ditch the stupid, cumbersome, and probably totally unnecessary body armor that I'll waste valuable time messing with and go for a classic like the simple and effective shotgun for home defense?
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