spjunkies Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 My mother called me up all upset because a group of teens tried to break into my sisters house. The crazy thing is they saw her and still tried to break down the door, my mother is saying that my sis wants to by a gun now but I don't think that's such a hot idea because she has 2 young children. I think a taser gun like this would be a better option but I wanted to seewhat you guys thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Pimp Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If she does end up buying one. Make sure she spends a little more and get the good saftey features. Some guns have locks built into the gun. Some smart wepons have a scanner that reads your prints before you are able to fire them. Some you have to hold a button on the handle before it will fire. Either way its good to protect yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 There is no problem having a gun in the house with children. You just have to be responsible and take a couple of safety precautions. Never store a loaded gun. Put a trigger lock on it and store it in a combination locked box Store ammo and one loaded ammo clip in seperate combination locked box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Tell her to get a 20 gauge pump shotgun,easy for a woman to handle and Quite effective at discouraging unwanted guests. Tazers are not too effective on more than one person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 If she goes, make sure she gets trained on how to use a gun and what to do with it. Also, if this is normally something that she is really against, advise her to have a cooling period before making this decision. Right now, it's based on reasonable fear. She should make this decision in the light of cool logic. If she does need it purely for self-defense that's good. If she buys it because she's in a panic, panic sometimes results in terrible consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 And forgive me for not asking, is she okay, other than being shaken up... I think I just assumed that she was because you didn't mention otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 And forgive me for not asking, is she okay, other than being shaken up... I think I just assumed that she was because you didn't mention otherwise. Thanks for asking, she's fine but very upset. And thanks for the advice everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 There is no problem having a gun in the house with children. You just have to be responsible and take a couple of safety precautions.Never store a loaded gun. Put a trigger lock on it and store it in a combination locked box Store ammo and one loaded ammo clip in seperate combination locked box I understand that is a very safe method, but by the time you find all the keys to these locks, unlocked the gun from the box, unlock the trigger lock on the gun, THEN you gotta go to yet another lock box and unlock the ammo too? Man, burgler, murderer boogey man, teen wolf, whatever would already have broken in, stole everything in the house, including fixtures, made sandwiches for the trip back, and checked the tv guide.... and he may do all that before you even get into Ft. Noch's, aka your gun safe. My girlfriends kid stays over some nights. I have a small metal gunsafe that weighs almost 200lbs i think, and I keep my guns in that safe, that has a combination lock, that only i know, in the closet of my bedroom.. The only place i have the combination written down is in a draft on my personal email account that i can only get into. I leave the weapon unloaded but i do leave full clips in the bottom of the gun safe. If i ever have to use a fire arm in my house, i simply have to roll out of bed, and unlock the safe in my closet, grab gun, and grab clip and its hammer time. Because i have my gunsafe, i do not use a trigger lock. If i kept my gun in a desk drawer i would use a trigger lock, but i wouldnt use a lock box on top of that. If the trigger lock is on it, the gun cant be fired, i dont believe it can be loaded. With a trigger locked gun that was locked in a lock box and the ammo was in a seperate lock box, It would be a death sentence if your intruder had a gun as well and meant to do harm. To the OP, your sis should get a small 22 caliber pistol, or a 38 caliber revolver and actually spend time at a shooting range learning how to use it. I would also say she should get a taser as well, and then she can use discretion as to the amount of force she needs to apply. Keep both in a gunsafe, next to her bed or in a closet. Educate the kids with gun safety, or if she has a boy, hunters safety. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Skins Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 It's not only having a gun etc etc. it's the will to use it. A woman?...even harder. You have a panic situation...you have to evaluate if gun use is warranted all the while under extreme duress. Also, confronted with a hardened criminal carrying a gun, she wont stand a chance. Criminal will shoot straight and true in the blink of an eye...sister probably will not. I'd advise her to get a man. Or if the area is a bad one, to move. Both is preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 It's not only having a gun etc etc. it's the will to use it. A woman?...even harder. You have a panic situation...you have to evaluate if gun use is warranted all the while under extreme duress. Also, confronted with a hardened criminal carrying a gun, she wont stand a chance. Criminal will shoot straight and true in the blink of an eye...sister probably will not.I'd advise her to get a man. Or if the area is a bad one, to move. Both is preferable. She's married but he was at work when all of this happened and they just moved into this place about a month ago so moving isn't really a option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Skins Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 She's married but he was at work when all of this happened and they just moved into this place about a month ago so moving isn't really a option. I would advise to get a dog then...a vicious one. Pit Bull, Doberman etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 I would advise to get a dog then...a vicious one. Pit Bull, Doberman etc. I told my mother to tell her to get a German Shepherd since they're good with kids and know how to protect :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 A 22 is worthless except in skilled hands,a pistol overall is not the best choice unless you are skilled in its use. A pump shotgun,easy to use and forgiving on aim...and safer for the neighbours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I would advise to get a dog then...a vicious one. Pit Bull, Doberman etc. Heh, except in this world she might need to get a pit bull safe. Also, confronted with a hardened criminal carrying a gun, she wont stand a chance. Criminal will shoot straight and true in the blink of an eye...sister probably will not. Do you really think a hardened criminal with a gun can shoot straight and cares about going to the range to increase his accuracy? I'd bet most "hardened criminals" are just dumb drug addicts who don't realize the safest time to rob a house is when no one is home... if they really wanted to get in and had guns they could've done more damage than happened when there was no gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Skins Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Do you really think a hardened criminal with a gun can shoot straight and cares about going to the range to increase his accuracy? I'd bet most "hardened criminals" are just dumb drug addicts who don't realize the safest time to rob a house is when no one is home... if they really wanted to get in and had guns they could've done more damage than happened when there was no gun. In a house...what distance do you reckon the gunfight will take place at? 15 feet, at the most? All you need to do is shoot straight...and I mean straight..not well. A bit hard for a woman who's never pointed a gun at a person, let alone shot him. You know? Sweaty palms, shaky hands, dry mouth...second thoughts. On the other hand, a criminal wont think twice...especially a drug addict. I speak from experience. I was a soldier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Where does she live? My best friend and i are in the alarm business, it is a alternative to a weapon, just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Where does she live? My best friend and i are in the alarm business, it is a alternative to a weapon, just sayin Wonderful PG county :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blighty Skins Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I told my mother to tell her to get a German Shepherd since they're good with kids and know how to protect :applause: Most home intruders will stay away when they know there's a dog...just not worth the hassle. Whereas home intruders wont know there's a gun in the house, until they are confronted with it...and then it's too late. Also, how many gun owners get killed by their own gun by unarmed intruders? I've read a few incidents... ...a German Shepard is a good choice. Good protection and a nice pet...two for the price of one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Most home intruders will stay away when they know there's a dog...just not worth the hassle. Whereas home intruders wont know there's a gun in the house, until they are confronted with it...and then it's too late. Also, how many gun owners get killed by their own gun by unarmed intruders? I've read a few incidents......a German Shepard is a good choice. Good protection and a nice pet...two for the price of one. just put a big ol' sign in your front yard that you are a proud member of the NRA. that should keep the criminals away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLASH83 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I hope shes doing ok, in a gun fight you dont aim anyway you point and shoot. I agree with everyone saying a 20 gauge shotgun, its very ideal for females. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFlatline Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I hope shes doing ok, in a gun fight you dont aim anyway you point and shoot. I agree with everyone saying a 20 gauge shotgun, its very ideal for females. While I agree, a 20 gauge is easier for someone to use, in a house in tight quarters it might be a little unwieldy compared to a pistol. But at close range, as long as you can point it in the right direction with an open choke, you'll at least be able to make an impression. Take the plug out and you have a few extra shots. Edit to add: I'm glad to hear she's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Tell her to get a 20 gauge pump shotgun,easy for a woman to handle and Quite effective at discouraging unwanted guests.Tazers are not too effective on more than one person Yep get three guys in a hall can pretty much nail them all with one shot ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 depends where in pg county where i am a resident of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 depends where in pg county where i am a resident of I love PG because I grew up there but this kind of **** pisses me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I second the german shepherd idea. That should scare off many hoodlums. Also, if she doesnt get a security system, put a sign out front anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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