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Location: The stix of Utah | We had a VERY scary encounter last night. We live down a super dark, long, dead-end dirt road. We don't have very many neighbors and we never have people just "stop by". Last night I was in the kitchen doing dishes while my husband was bathing my son. My daughter was playing in her room and getting ready for bed. I heard a faint knock at the door that progressively got louder and louder. I hollered to the hubs to come see who was at the door. I wasn't comfortable from the get go with the whole situation. I stopped Bry and told him to look out the window before he opened the door. He flipped on the porch light and peered through the window to see a man with nothing but jeans on, hunched over and leaning on our door just pounding on it. Bry jumped back from the window and gave me a freaked out look. The man, knowing we were there because we had turned the light on, started yelling to let him in. Bry yelled back asking what he wanted. He said he was F*ing freezing and to open the F*ing door. He continued to yell to let him in as I ran to get my phone to call the cops. Bry ran to the safe and got the gun ready just in case and hollered at the guy to watch his mouth because our kids were inside, hoping this would defuse the situation. The guy got even more mad and yelled even more! As I was on the phone with dispatch the knocking and yelling stopped. A minute later my dogs started barking like crazy in our backyard, which freaked us out even more! I ran through the house making sure all the doors were locked when we noticed car lights on the road in front of our house. We looked out the window to see the man talking to our elderly neighbor and then getting in the passenger side of his car and driving off. We told dispatch what we had seen and the description of the car. About an hour later we were contacted by the police letting us know they had found the man in a field and arrested him (my neighbor was fine - just thought he was doing a kind service). The man was incredibly high and had apparently traveled over 3 miles that night based on other calls to police.
So long story short Ü.... I don't know what I would have done if my Husband wasn't home. He has a rotating shift and it is only luck that he was home for this incident. Though we do have many guns in our home, I have never taken the opportunity to learn about them nor how to use one. In talking to Bry about how to use his gun I would have never figured it out in a high pressure moment like that. I would like to get my concealed carry permit and a small effective gun. My worry is that my gun enthusiast husband will pick out a "cool" gun for me that is too much. I am starting to research guns and wonder what type you ladies carry as your means of protection?
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Location: Kansas | get a ruger .380 auto
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 1:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
That looks like a cap gun lol. My personal protection is 3 chihuahuas, 1 pit bull and a large black frying pan. Bring it! :) |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | The simplest thing is a revolver. Any semi-auto is going to have more moving parts and, if you get off one shot and it stove pipes malfunctions because you aren't shooting under ideal conditions, you will likely never be able to clear it and get it back in service. Most revolvers have a long trigger pull, too, so you don't have to worry about a touchy trigger. Super simple and very forgiving as far as it getting dirty and still being usable. For home defense, I prefer a shotgun, though.
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | LRQHS - 2015-02-10 1:47 PM
hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 1:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
...and a LOTTA CRAZY!!
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Location: Phoenix | I also would like to carry a small weapon but would want to take a course first. My boyfriend has already scouted out a couple of courses that he'd like me to take. We've got a Beretta PX4 and something 96 that we shoot at the shooting range. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Nita - 2015-02-10 1:50 PM LRQHS - 2015-02-10 1:47 PM hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 1:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
...and a LOTTA CRAZY!! LOL
Truth lol. |
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Location: Idahome | hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 12:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
I carry a Ruger 9mm. Very easy to shoot and handle. I prefer semi-autos to a revolver. I did take a course to get my CC permit and even though I have always had guns, I definatley learned new things. |
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| hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 1:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
I have one of these also (although mine is not pink!). If you are worried about something at home though, honestly the best thing would be a shotgun. The sound of a shotgun pump will hopefully make an intruder think twice, and if he doesn't, a shotgun gives you a much wider chance of hitting them. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Can this pink pistol really drop a doped up, out of his mind dude? It takes a bit more to drop one like that. |
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I could be wrong, but that sweet little pistol just looks like it would **** him off lol. |
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Location: Jasper, Tx | I have one hell of a German shepherd in my yard, my Personal protection trained Dutch Shepherd in my house, if they get thru the first 2 which I highly doubt!!!! I have my guns ready and they leave in a body bag! Love my dogs! My Dutchie goes every where with me. :) I have always suggested for people that are afraid of guns or just don't know how to use them to get a DOG! a TRAINED DOG! |
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Location: Magnolia, Texas | A shot gun is most the best bet for home protection. I/we have one in several places throughout the house, I also carry a .45 everywhere I go. If I'm dressing up I carry a 380 on my person. I highly recommend not only taking the concealed handgun class, but find you a place that offer womens gun classes as well. |
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| All good replies! I have my CCW and have had to protect myself before.
Whatever gun you choose, get comfortable with it! Know it inside and out and hit the range often enough that you can load, operate, and do anything you need to the gun in the dark with your eyes closed!
I'm glad the situation was figured out and you all are safe!! |
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Location: Kansas | LRQHS - 2015-02-10 12:47 PM
hoofs_in_motion - 2015-02-10 1:36 PM get a ruger .380 auto
OK, now we all know that the pitbull is going to be useless in the case of an intruder, because I know mine would probably just bring the guy a ball to throw. Those Chihuahuas, though!!! ;) |
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Location: East Tennessee but who knows?! | You girls like toys! ??
I carry a Marlin rifle. I'm working on getting the crazy gun lady of the neighborhood rep. We live out in the country but we have a drug house across the street. I patrol my place at all hours of the night with my Marlin clearly in sight. I followed some guys that tried coming on to our place. Had the Marlin in the truck under the blanket. Asked them if they'd been back down the road - knew they had. They said yes. I pulled the blanket back and said, "See that right there? Next time you come around my place again I'll shoot your a$# off!"
Neighbor has also stuck a gun in a guys face who was on his place late at night.
I don't mess around -- takes cops too long to get here. I grew up getting broke into several times. The only true deterrent is good aim, which I have!
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Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | I'll admit, the pit bull is only for show lol, but the crack head is going to have a hard time moving with 3 chihuahuas hanging off of him. I just need to be careful not to hit them when I'm beating him senseless with my frying pan.
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Location: Jasper, Tx | LRQHS - 2015-02-10 2:10 PM
I'll admit, the pit bull is only for show lol, but the crack head is going to have a hard time moving with 3 chihuahuas hanging off of him. I just need to be careful not to hit them when I'm beating him senseless with my frying pan.
I see it now a Chihuahua hanging on each ear lol and if you can train one to head for the crotch area you won't have a moving target so no problem with hitting your dogs!! hahaha
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Glock 40 cal
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Location: Do I hear Banjos? | My protection is named Vera...She's a mean looking 12 Gauge Mossberg with a tactical light. sitting in the corner. (Kicks like a dang mule)
Her little sister is a Colt King Cobra .357 that is on the night stand.
I need a carry gun...but I love revolvers best. Simple and easy to run...very dependable and the .380 semi just isnt for me. So...I'm looking at the hammerless revolvers like the Lady Smith
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764960_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
Or maybe the Ruger LCR
Practice with whatever you get. And practice drills like real shooting scenarios. (moving while shooting etc.) And you have to decide if the time came...could you actually shoot. I know I could/will if necessary. |
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