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 03-06-2009, 04:01 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 82 |  Propper Home Defense Shotgun "readyness"
I'm preface this by saying my priority is the safety of my family and myself.
How do most people store their shotgun, in terms of "readyness"/type of ammo...
If someone breaks into the house I know I wont have time to load the magazine barrel one by one..this unfortunately is the safest way to keep it. I like the idea of having a few ready to go in the magazine, none in the chamber and locked....i dont like the idea of having it in this sort of state (even though it's locked) when i'm not home (no kids in the house and im in my 20s).
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| 03-06-2009, 07:31 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 480 |
This topic has been discussed (in great detail) in the shotgun section of the forum. | |
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| 03-06-2009, 07:43 AM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 6,267 |
It has been discussed, but hasn't everything? 
My take on it is a pump 12 ga. shotgun stored with ammo in the tube, but none in the chamber.
I like #4 turkey load backed with 00 buck then slug 00 buck etc... Keep the gun out of your kids reach when you aren't around and locked up when you aren't at home.  | |
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| 03-06-2009, 03:14 PM | #4 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
Yeah, it's been discussed, but a lot of times people want a personalized answer. *shrug* What are you gonna do.
I think an excellent place to have a loaded shotgun is above the door frame on the inside of the closet in the master bedroom. If you don't tell anyone, no one will know it's there and it's easy to get too, even in the dark.
I personally prefer my 1911 for home defense, but I also have a 106# German Sheppard that will be making life hell for anyone foolish enough to set foot in his house, so the 1911, really, is going to be for finishing the job.
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 03-06-2009, 03:18 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,438 |
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Originally Posted by Dillinger
I personally prefer my 1911 for home defense, but I also have a 106# German Sheppard that will be making life hell for anyone foolish enough to set foot in his house, so the 1911, really, is going to be for finishing the job.
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JD is ready when Skynet becomes self aware. | |
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| 03-06-2009, 03:21 PM | #6 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Originally Posted by Ineffable
JD is ready when Skynet becomes self aware.
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Almost ready - I still need a few more guns. And a LOT more ammo. Not to mention some of you fine folks to watch my six when we are shooting and scooting around the barren wasteland. 
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 03-06-2009, 03:57 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,438 |
If I'm not already there, I'll meet ya in the middle. | |
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| 03-06-2009, 03:59 PM | #8 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Originally Posted by Ineffable
If I'm not already there, I'll meet ya in the middle.
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Deal. Just make sure and remember the password.
JD __________________ "as for my Sword & Spear we will serve the throne, but NEVER that man who sits upon it" - Achilles - Warrior of Warriors
Quote:
Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 03-10-2009, 03:00 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 189 |
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Originally Posted by Dillinger
Almost ready - I still need a few more guns. And a LOT more ammo. Not to mention some of you fine folks to watch my six when we are shooting and scooting around the barren wasteland.
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if i watch your six are you going to force me to use a 1911 or can i use my other guns too?
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| 03-10-2009, 03:15 AM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,885 |
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Originally Posted by dcp1987
if i watch your six are you going to force me to use a 1911 or can i use my other guns too?
lol
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You've got some goofy crap. You can stay in the base camp and be radio man. | |
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