Shotgun as a primary defense weapon. Hand gun as back up. Both need to be high enough power to stop the threat and light enough to NOT kill your kids or nieghbors. I have a 20ga pump Remington with heavy bird shot and a 45acp Glock. Either way, the bad guy is going to have a bad day in my house. The shotgun is much safer in the house. But with the right ammo most handguns will be somewhat safe. (as far as overpenetrating walls)

Bottom line is that I hope to NEVER have to find out how good either work in my house.
Get a dog and a good alarm, then you should never need the guns. But keep 'em just in case.

I want my protection right next to me. As much as I'd love to hang my over under over the head board, probably wont' fly with the old lady. :D

The two are never far from each other. And the handgun is always close by. I don't personally do this but I have friends who have handguns stashed in every little corner they can fit them in. Under the couch cushions, in the recliner, behind the TV, kitchen cabinets and drawers too, bathroom cabinets.....you get the idea. I figure if I need that much firepower in my home with that kind of access, maybe I need to find a better place to live.:cheers:

xxxxx

:rofl:

I'll take my HK USP9 any day with a 15 round mag full of corbon +p.
I keep a small bright LED flashlight and my second chance Kevlar nearby.... just in case.

Of course if I had more money I'd take an HK 45.

OMG 15 round mag!!!:wow: Doesn't the Peoples Republic of California frown on such a high capacity killing-spree sort of magazine?

ROFLMAO!

My HK P30s have 15 round clips also. Fun at the range.

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The PRK only cares if they were purchased after the ban. How do they know when mine were purchased in Utah? :D

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Steve - Diane Feinstein is going to track you down and take those Utah mags away. I am sure the black helicopters are on their way........