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In reply to the discussion: What is your home defense firearm? [View all]My daily carry weapon is a SA XD 40cal subcompact. that would be my first firearm to , go to.
Glock 26 in a fingerprint box on the nightstand in case of an attack after i go to bed.
Also a Western Bowie, Cold Steel gurka kukri, Gerber gator brush knife, and two LE style batons throughout the house, unlocked.
locked up, but close at hand is a Mossberg 590, an Iver Johnson side by side coach gun, and a H and R topper single shot 12 guage.
Hardened front entry to the house,and a security system, that both came with the house.
Two dogs round out the defense of my house.
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sharp_stick will be ready in case a squadron of WWI soldiers tries to rob his house
chrisa
May 2012
#42
My main HD weapons are a Louisville Slugger, a Hoplite-style short sword, and a 2-1/4"...
slackmaster
May 2012
#13
I guess I could give a good account with the Zulu Assagia hanging on the wall.
oneshooter
May 2012
#39
Something with a proven ability to knock down Moros (and any crazed person regardless of size).
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#17
And to be fair, all religious fanatics may be hard to stop. Even those not trying to kill you.
AnotherMcIntosh
May 2012
#36
What a dumb question to answer in public, especially if you actually need self-defense.
saras
May 2012
#23
Everyone whose home is invaded probably thought much the same thing, until it happened.
Common Sense Party
May 2012
#47