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The Right to Bear Arms: Choosing the Right Gun for Home Defense
As an American it is your right to own a gun to protect yourself and your property. Before even considering a firearm purchase, however, it is crucial that you receive proper gun safety training. You will also want training in the use of the specific firearm you plan on purchasing. In the hands of a person who does not know how to properly use it a gun becomes a personal liability instead of a means of protection.
Other factors you should take into consideration when choosing a personal firearm are the laws concerning gun ownership where you live. Finding the ideal weapon is not ideal if you are not legally allowed to have it. Your social environment is another important thing to consider. If you’re in an urban environment any shooting you do will likely be short-range, and you should choose your firearm accordingly. Likewise, a person in a rural environment will want a weapon equipped for long-range accuracy. Your personal level of experience with firearms is also important. While handguns are popular they are also the most difficult firearm to use. Now that the basics have been covered the logistics of actual weapons can be discussed.
The general consensus among the gun community is that the pump action shotgun is the top choice for home defense. This weapon is incredibly easy to use and very hard to break. At close range, and with the proper ammunition, it will prove to be an incredibly effective firearm. If the shotgun isn’t your style the second top recommendation is the revolver. A revolver is the most simple and reliable of the handgun models and, unlike semi-automatic weapons, it is nearly impossible for a revolver to jam. The one major drawback to the revolver is that a certain level of skill is required to properly and effectively use it. There are other firearm options available, but the pump action shotgun and revolver are the top choices for homeowners.
