i just didn't think so, because all looked military style. but you can def take any north american game with a 30-06 that's for sure and you can get accuracy out to 800+ yards.

and all look like their just sitting in a closet, which seems super dangerous to me as well.

either way, no worries, not trying to argue anything here, just saying that it looks a bit excessive, but who knows, you might end up needing them...

nice collection.

 

Can't go wrong with a short barrel 870 pump with #4 buckshot. Easy to shoot and won't overpenetrate. Takes a lot of skill and paractice to hit someone with a handgun when you are under stress
Understand that in California you have a duty to retreat even in you own home. I had a CCW permit for over ten years and every year had to take a day long course and qualify at the range behind Santa Rita. Part of our training was to understand when deadly force was justified. If someone breaks into your house we were told we should retreat to the bedroom, shut the door and call 911 (and tell the police you are armed and in the bedroom or wherever). If someone came to the door we had to announce that we were armed and would shoot if they came any further. At that point you have retreated as far as you could and it may be okay to use deadly force. Understand that no matter how justified you are you will be forced face down and cuffed behind your back and taken to jail. Get $1,000,000 liability insurance and have the name of good defense attorney. Or move to Texas.

 

If I could own 1 and only 1 gun, it would be a shotgun. By far the best close range weapon out there.
You can buy a Remington 870 Express for ~$300, same for a Mossberg 500, either will serve your needs.

The problem is locking the guns up. If a real issue goes down with the neighbor, you aren't going to have time to work the dials on your gun safe.
If you need to keep the gun locked up, and deploy quickly... a revolver is hard to beat. You can safley leave the gun loaded, and in a quick deployment safe. No springs to wear out, minimal moving parts to maintain. While it's difficult for a modern semi auto to go off without the trigger being pulled (if dropped or such), it's impossiable for a modern revolver

The .357 Mag is a great gun as you can load with either full .357's or the cheaper, less powerful .38 Special. To date, no one has shown a handgun round to be moreeffecitve than a .357 Mag Hollowpoint to stop an attacker.

I have a Taurus .357 (Model 65) I'm about to sell. PM me if you are interested I'm not looking to get rich off of it.

 

I'm thinking of getting one of those shotguns. Price point is good and I hear they are very reliable.

How about one of these? Or you can be like James Bond and sleep with your handgun under your pillow.

 

Pretty much repeating what others have said, but I'd personally go with a decently compact (no pistol grip but not a hunting shotgun) and a revolver. I've never tried the Knoxx stock (the one suppose to reduce recoil correct?) but I have used AR-style stocks with 870's and they work great. For revolver, I'd go with a 3in barrel .357. The plus side is that you can shoot .38 (a lot less kick), more accurate than a snub nose, and more compact than a 6in+ barrel version so tucking it away (in your home) is a lot easier and convenient.

And now that I read the post above mine (Lowend) I'm seeing I'm posting almost the exact same thing lol

For storing these weapons, take some time planning it out. While under your mattress is a classic spot and pretty easy access, its also one of the first places a thief is going to look. So while you want almost-instant access to either gun, you don't want it to be something a thief can get to as fast as you can.

Going to a range and trying out different guns is the best thing. What fits in your hands and your wifes, is going to be the best defense for you guys. Make sure to take your wife with you. If neither of you are that familiar with shooting guns, hit the range once a month to keep things fresh and used to the feeling of firing that weapon.

 

my friend is selling a glock 21 sf and a walther ppk s let me no

 

LOL While that is a sweet spot to keep it, its also going to be an easy steal if someone ever breaks in. For the shotgun, I'd go with a shorter barrel. Easier and quicker to maneuver with around the house, and you wont need the added barrel length unless you plan on sniping your intruders

 

I was thinking that if you had a headboard on your bed, you could make a little space from the wall and put a mount behind it. The gun will remain hidden but can be accessed very quickly.

I like the idea of sniping out intruders.

 

That'd be a great spot. I had my .357 mounted the same way but behind the dresser/mirror combo that was next to the bed. Had it far enough in so that I could reach behind and grab it and so that no one could see it from any angle.

 

Nice idea. I'm going to need to do something like this when I move. I feel as if a safe is just not quick enough to access. But I don't have any experience with a situation where I would need to....

 

http://www.shotlock.com/

 

yeah sure he is...where did you get this load of bull****? go back to the basement and play with your dolls

I have a DA .40 as my home def gun as well as a .357 revolver. the .357 is a good choice because it won't jam, you can shoot .38 for practice (way cheaper) and pretty much idiot proof to use.

 

judge is illegal in CA, short barreled shotgun law

 

ahh gotcha

 

damn at first i was expecting you to live in like richmond or oakland, but santa rosa... damn just a few miles up the road from me. what part of santa rosa you live in??