I don't remember where I heard it but here's some advice on firearms for protecting home and hearth. It goes like this:
A .45 pistol under your pillow
and shotgun over the door.
A trusty rifle for long range,
you don't need anything more.
Broken down the advice seems to be that a home should have a large caliber pistol or revolver in the bedroom, the final redoubt of a home that's under attack. Secondly, a shotgun by the door would be a long gun of impressive and deadly power handy at the typical focal point of a home invasion, namely the household's front door. And lastly the "trusty rifle" is for whatever you may need it for. Like a well-placed powerful and accurate shot on a big feral dog, or a rabid skunk, or perhaps at a big meaty buck at 100 plus meters. All I would add to the list is a decent .22 rifle for whatever shooting requirement a person might have where a .308 or 30-06 would be too much, and a pistol or shotgun would be awkward. Just saying.
Maybe I'll make up some sort of Esty arts & craft project featuring that sage bit of advice. Might spread some wisdom and even make a few shekels.
A .45 pistol under your pillow
and shotgun over the door.
A trusty rifle for long range,
you don't need anything more.
Broken down the advice seems to be that a home should have a large caliber pistol or revolver in the bedroom, the final redoubt of a home that's under attack. Secondly, a shotgun by the door would be a long gun of impressive and deadly power handy at the typical focal point of a home invasion, namely the household's front door. And lastly the "trusty rifle" is for whatever you may need it for. Like a well-placed powerful and accurate shot on a big feral dog, or a rabid skunk, or perhaps at a big meaty buck at 100 plus meters. All I would add to the list is a decent .22 rifle for whatever shooting requirement a person might have where a .308 or 30-06 would be too much, and a pistol or shotgun would be awkward. Just saying.
Maybe I'll make up some sort of Esty arts & craft project featuring that sage bit of advice. Might spread some wisdom and even make a few shekels.
