04 Nov 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungDoes your "friend" have any experience firing handguns or shotguns? If he does then he should get whatever he's comfortable with.
My friend owns a small tobacco shop (which I work in part time) in a dangerous neighborhood. What sort of weapon should he have? I am thinking a 9mm or bigger pistol or a small pump shotgun. What do you think?
He's leaning towards a really big handgun like a 0.44 magnum, but when I shot one of those I found it too big and cumbersome with too muc ...[text shortened]... he neighborhood and maybe the extra power might be needed for some meth infused thug.
Advice?
But if he doesn't, then he should start with a revolver, .38 or .357, and learn to shoot. 🙂 And don't shoot those big old .357 magnum shells in the beginning. Start with with the .38 cartridges and move up.
And no, no .44. No semi-autos either. Unless, like I said, your friend is an experienced shooter and plans to practice at least once or twice per month so he stays comfortable with the weapon.
Keep it simple. You're not trying to win a medal. You're trying to defend yourself. 🙂
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by wibI think he's shot handguns a few times at least, but he doesn't have a lot of experience - I don't think.
Does your "friend" have any experience firing handguns or shotguns? If he does then he should get whatever he's comfortable with.
But if he doesn't, then he should start with a revolver, .38 or .357, and learn to shoot. 🙂 And don't shoot those big old .357 magnum shells in the beginning. Start with with the .38 cartridges and move up.
And no, n ...[text shortened]...
Keep it simple. You're not trying to win a medal. You're trying to defend yourself. 🙂
When I spoke to him today he'd kind of given up on the idea of getting a weapon. He says it would be more dangerous that anything else - he might be tempted to use it and would get himself killed by someone who knows what they're doing. If I were him I'd definitely get a gun though. If I can get the money together I'm thinking of picking up a good medium sized handgun as I work at his store - the 0.357 sounds good to me.
04 Nov 05
1 edit
Originally posted by AThousandYoungCool. If there's a shooting range nearby I'd highly recommend practice. 🙂 Lots of folks buy a gun, shoot it once, then never fire the thing again. The novelty kind of wears off for some folks pretty quick.
I think he's shot handguns a few times at least, but he doesn't have a lot of experience - I don't think.
When I spoke to him today he'd kind of given up on the idea of getting a weapon. He says it would be more dangerous that anything else - he might be tempted to use it and would get himself killed by someone who knows what they're doing. ...[text shortened]... of picking up a good medium sized handgun as I work at his store - the 0.357 sounds good to me.
Let us know what you decide to do!
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by wibAs I have no money I am not likely to do anything. But if I do I will let you know.
Cool. If there's a shooting range nearby I'd highly recommend practice. 🙂 Lots of folks buy a gun, shoot it once, then never fire the thing again. The novelty kind of wears off for some folks pretty quick.
Let us know what you decide to do!
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by slimjimYes I do, sj. Let's take up a collection and send him a real gun, maybe a tricked up Mini-14. If we send it one piece at a time and hide each piece inside an apple pie maybe we can get it through customs. Some of the pies will have kind of funny shapes but customs might not notice.
Kind of feel sorry for them right Del?
04 Nov 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungAsk him if he thinks "parts in a pie" will work?
I took my German friend shooting a couple weeks ago. It was my first time too (not counting a little plinking with a .22 rifle). He loved it. He kept talking about how all they could have were air rifles too.
05 Nov 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungIf you have basement access, attach some Claymore mines to the underside of the floor (make a note of which way the things should point, in your case, up is good) in the area where an assailant would probably be. Set them off by a footswitch but be careful not to step on it by accident as that will upset your legitimate customers.
My friend owns a small tobacco shop (which I work in part time) in a dangerous neighborhood. What sort of weapon should he have? I am thinking a 9mm or bigger pistol or a small pump shotgun. What do you think?
He's leaning towards a really big handgun like a 0.44 magnum, but when I shot one of those I found it too big and cumbersome with too muc ...[text shortened]... he neighborhood and maybe the extra power might be needed for some meth infused thug.
Advice?
Alternatively, suspend a two-foot thick concrete slab in the false ceiling over where the assailant would stand. (Again, watch that footswitch)
Or, install some flame-throwers disguised as potted plants on the counter. (Be sure they are pointing AWAY from you)
For maximum effect, do all three, and do watch where you step ...
Seriously, get a gun that's easy to shoot, like a short .357 and PRACTISE at a gun range until you can squeeze two rounds off in less than half a second and hit a torso at 3-4 feet every time.
05 Nov 05
Originally posted by KneverKnightA guy I know has apparently been taking combat shooting classes where you learn to draw fast and defend against being disarmed and stuff. I'd love to take a class like that. I think the hardest part of using a gun for defense must be drawing the weapon and getting it pointed in the right direction with my finger on the trigger before the other guy gets me.
If you have basement access, attach some Claymore mines to the underside of the floor (make a note of which way the things should point, in your case, up is good) in the area where an assailant would probably be. Set them off by a footswitch but be careful not to step on it by accident as that will upset your legitimate customers.
Alternatively, suspen ...[text shortened]... ou can squeeze two rounds off in less than half a second and hit a torso at 3-4 feet every time.