.380 is easier for a first time shooter and still has stopping power.

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Jun 2, 2020
10:39:45pm

Y-Zag Starter

Ruger makes a hammerless .22 revolver with a built in laser sight. Surprisingly, .22s are good for home defense.

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Y-Zag

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Time

Any gun recommendations for a first-timer?

CrimWalCoug

6/2/20 10:02pm

water. rubberband. marshmallow.

BlueFrog

6/2/20 10:04pm

… or the heavily advertised salt guns.

lightmann

6/3/20 2:08am

Go to a range and shoot a bunch of them. You may like what I hate. You'll find what you like.

BYUALWAYSNUM1

6/2/20 10:05pm

Do ranges typically have guns you can borrow?

CrimWalCoug

6/2/20 10:07pm

Yes, at least here in UT

BYUALWAYSNUM1

6/2/20 10:08pm

Borrow, probably not. But you can usually rent them at the range.

Lance71

6/2/20 10:09pm

That's what I meant. You can rent a gun and use it, at the range.

BYUALWAYSNUM1

6/2/20 10:27pm

This is what I would do too.

Borg

6/2/20 11:13pm

I’ll check it out.

CrimWalCoug

6/2/20 10:09pm

I'll narrow it down for you. Rent a Glock and a Springfield XD.

CougarAndMerlin

6/2/20 10:31pm

If you want simple and easy, go shotgun. If you want to spend some time at a

Lance71

6/2/20 10:05pm

.380 is easier for a first time shooter and still has stopping power.

Y-Zag

6/2/20 10:39pm

With the options available these are poor SD calibers. Unless the shooter is a 97 year old arthritic geriatric

Zedhead

6/2/20 11:38pm

Ask this again tomorrow during the day. Lot's of gun guys on here that know

boogers

6/2/20 10:09pm

If you want simple home defense, go with a shotgun.

sakar12

6/2/20 10:15pm

Red Ryder.

pink22

6/2/20 10:25pm

If you’re in Utah or Nevada I can direct you to a couple places that

LEHI cougar

6/2/20 10:33pm

I don't consider myself a gun person, but I realized today that I have 3 long

BYUFBDAD

6/2/20 10:37pm

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CougarTailDevourer

6/2/20 10:52pm

Can't go wrong with a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 when it comes to defense

CougarTailDevourer

6/2/20 10:53pm

The Mossberg 500 is on my list to buy one of these days

Cougar-Duck

6/2/20 10:56pm

I have a Mossberg 590A

SierraCoug

6/2/20 10:57pm

Why do you want a pump action when you can get an automatic? I don’t understand

Bullrider

6/3/20 7:16am

Pump action is more reliable and cheaper than a semi auto.

CougarTailDevourer

6/3/20 9:20am

The pump is cheaper. Neither is very reliable if they are not serviced. I’ve

Bullrider

6/3/20 9:24pm

I've concluded you're not going to stop a mob descending down your street.

ClackamasCoug

6/2/20 10:54pm

I mean that's why you need several ARs and a bunch of family members who know

CougarTailDevourer

6/2/20 10:57pm

I have metal baseball bats strategically placed thru my house. That's step 1,

RealSimsShadY

6/2/20 11:04pm

After the first couple drop and they hear gun shots, that mob will disperse

Mister P

6/3/20 4:41am

Things to consider

Qhall

6/2/20 11:01pm

Honestly, with the calibers available in AR-15s, I see no need for an AR-10

Squeegee

6/3/20 6:02pm

H&K VP9

Born2Fish

6/3/20 5:42am

I really like my Springfield XDm.

Gigo

6/3/20 8:12am

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