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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 1:49:30 GMT -5
I don't know what in the bloody hell I'd do with it outside of the vague blanket of "home defense" (which also constitutes "job defense", er, I don't work at home, but there's a better chance I'd get robbed there), but I believe I'm old enough for a CC license, and I live in Texas, the only state where it's weird if you're NOT strapped. I know what I want, too. I'm sure they're everywhere now, and they're pricey as sin, but a Taurus Judge. Large enough for my hands, small enough to be carried if need be. Not the best for shooting at targets with considering it's a handgun that sprays shotgun shells...or uh, actually maybe that's why it's great at target practice.
I'm a southern boy, but I'm not some derranged gun nut, and I certainly don't plan to use the thing as a show-off kinda thing or an extension of one's manhood, and I legit doubt I could ever shoot anyone anyway...so, anyone got any suggestions or better ideas?
Um, no politics. Kthx.
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Post by RatedRKoffee on Sept 16, 2009 1:55:37 GMT -5
If you are not prepared to somebody, if need be don't carry a gun. If someone has a gun on you, and you pull yours and don't shoot, you are pretty much forcing them to shoot you.
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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 1:58:44 GMT -5
If you are not prepared to somebody, if need be don't carry a gun. If someone has a gun on you, and you pull yours and don't shoot, you are pretty much forcing them to shoot you. Good point. I meant shoot someone in the malicious sense rather than the "self defense" sense, but yeah, I getcha.
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Sept 16, 2009 2:00:13 GMT -5
Get a shotgun.
EVERYBODY should own a shotgun.
Zombie Apocalypse
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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 2:01:55 GMT -5
Get a shotgun. EVERYBODY should own a shotgun. Zombie Apocalypse What I'm after technically is a shotgun. It's wacky like that. Heh, ridiculous as it is, "zombie apocalypse" is part of the appeal here.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 16, 2009 2:03:46 GMT -5
Get a shotgun. EVERYBODY should own a shotgun. Zombie Apocalypse What I'm after technically is a shotgun. It's wacky like that. Heh, ridiculous as it is, "zombie apocalypse" is part of the appeal here. You makin' it part of your zombie plan? Because EVERYBODY'S got a zombie plan.
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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 2:06:18 GMT -5
What I'm after technically is a shotgun. It's wacky like that. Heh, ridiculous as it is, "zombie apocalypse" is part of the appeal here. You makin' it part of your zombie plan? Because EVERYBODY'S got a zombie plan. Yeah. Most of my zombie plan is "Do not become a zombie." Also I guess I'm kinda wrong, the weapon's rifling still makes it a handgun, but it's a handgun that's shooting shotgun ammo, so uh...yeah it's weird. It also fires .45 rounds.
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Post by Red Impact on Sept 16, 2009 2:07:48 GMT -5
Those judges are nasty guns. There's a big hoopla here about a pharmacy shooting where the pharmacist returned fire (and because of the circumstances is now facing a murder charge, but that's a more complicated story), and he was using a Judge.
Needless to say, that's one model you don't want to have pointed at you.
But a warning on CC permits, as a friend of mine who has one said, if you have one you tend to come in at a disadvantage in court proceedings. Having one tends to signal to courts that you're more likely to jump to use it.
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Sept 16, 2009 2:09:26 GMT -5
You makin' it part of your zombie plan? Because EVERYBODY'S got a zombie plan. Yeah. Most of my zombie plan is "Do not become a zombie." Also I guess I'm kinda wrong, the weapon's rifling still makes it a handgun, but it's a handgun that's shooting shotgun ammo, so uh...yeah it's weird. It also fires .45 rounds. My plan consists of cramming as much ammo and as many different shotguns into the biggest Hummer I can lay hands on, because who cares about gas costs at that point, really, and turning it into a mobile zombie fighting lair.
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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 2:14:01 GMT -5
Those judges are nasty guns. There's a big hoopla here about a pharmacy shooting where the pharmacist returned fire (and because of the circumstances is now facing a murder charge, but that's a more complicated story), and he was using a Judge. Needless to say, that's one model you don't want to have pointed at you. But a warning on CC permits, as a friend of mine who has one said, if you have one you tend to come in at a disadvantage in court proceedings. Having one tends to signal to courts that you're more likely to jump to use it. Yeah, that also is very true. Laws here in Tejas about weapons can be very strange, I actually carry an illegal knife with me most of the time, but there's nothing particularly special about it, it's just a San Antonio law stating that one may not carry any lock-blade knife. Which is pretty much any pocket knife. I carry it with me on the job for personal defense but also for things like breaking down boxes, but...yeah, the thing was bought here, in the city. We have quite a few good self defense laws, but I won't get into this any further due to the whole possible political aspect of it.
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Sept 16, 2009 2:19:29 GMT -5
Keep a black powder pistol next to your bed with only TP in it. And a real gun next to it.
Someone breaks in, shoot the Black Powder. If the idiot is stupid enough to stay arround after you shot a loud warning. Then you get your other gun.
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Sept 16, 2009 2:21:30 GMT -5
Keep a black powder pistol next to your bed with only TP in it. And a real gun next to it. Someone breaks in, shoot the Black Powder. If the idiot is stupid enough to stay arround after you shot a loud warning. Then you get your other gun. ... *blinks* ...that's a great idea.
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Post by Alucard on Sept 16, 2009 2:24:25 GMT -5
Keep a black powder pistol next to your bed with only TP in it. And a real gun next to it. Someone breaks in, shoot the Black Powder. If the idiot is stupid enough to stay arround after you shot a loud warning. Then you get your other gun. I like the way you think.
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Post by Evilution E5150 on Sept 16, 2009 2:37:32 GMT -5
well it depends i mean have you already got anyone line up that you wanna shot with it?
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Sept 16, 2009 3:34:59 GMT -5
Personally, I would get a .357 Mag revolver for self defense. Not only does it have "backwards compatibility", it would fire .38 special ammo as well, but it delivers more controllable stopping power. Also stay away from Taurus, especially if you plan to take it to a range, they are almost the Hyundai or Kia of guns.
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Post by Cry Me a Wiggle on Sept 16, 2009 3:51:07 GMT -5
Bang bang, shoot shoot.
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Post by B.B.M on Sept 16, 2009 3:53:39 GMT -5
I have an Idea for you.
Go outside, find a nice brick wall, and slam your head against it for thinking such a thing. (Or something less painful)
Laws or not, Guns lead to trouble.
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Post by Sir Woodrow on Sept 16, 2009 4:03:31 GMT -5
A Mod with a gun I'm kind of scared.
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Sept 16, 2009 6:37:25 GMT -5
Dum, dum, dum, buddy what have you done? Dum, dum, dum it's the sound of my gun. Dum, dum, dum, buddy what have you done? Dum, dum, dum it's the sound Void's got a gun Void's got a gun His whole world's come undone From lookin' straight at the sun What did Snitsky do? What did he put you through? They said when Void was arrested they found him underneath a train But man, he had it comin' Now that Void's got a gun he ain't never gonna be the same. Honestly I say get a samurai sword details- College Student Kills Burglar with Samurai Sword!!
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 16, 2009 7:06:32 GMT -5
I have an Idea for you. Go outside, find a nice brick wall, and slam your head against it for thinking such a thing. (Or something less painful) Laws or not, Guns lead to trouble. They can lead to trouble, but the Night Stalker almost had his reign of terror cut short with a shotgun, only they had forgotten to load it. He was going to kill her either way, but had it been loaded, I think around 6 lives would of been saved. I guess what kind of trouble it can get you into should be weighed by what it could get you out of, and you should try to figure out what is right for you. If you DO get a gun, keep it maintained and out of children's hands. Learn EVERY safety rule. Whatever you do, don't do it half way.
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