Just ignore the fvcktards on this thread. They obviously have reading-comprehension problems, feel sorry for them instead.
1.) If you are buying a handgun do yourself the favor of getting something with stopping power. No, a 9mm does not count. You need something that is going to blow holes in your target because if the guy breaking in is high on drugs or just plain mean he'll take a few 9mm rounds and not mind it much. Get yourself at least a .40 cal or a .45 cal handgun. They both fire pretty good sized rounds that will put holes in your target and if you miss they just sound mean. A 9mm, or even worse a .22, will go "pop, pop, pop," whereas a .40 or .45 will go "bang motherfvcker!" Psychological intimidation helps sometimes.
2.) Get hollow-point rounds, also called hollow-tip. They will expand inside the target when it is hit, thus causing more damage and giving you more stopping power. It’s all about knocking the guy down and making sure his azz stays down. It also may not exit the target, which is good because you may not want to hit whatever is behind what you are shooting at. Remember that bullets go through walls too.
3.) Go practice with your new firearm. Do yourself the favor of getting used to how your new firearm works, how much it kicks when you shoot it, learn to shoot straight etc. You should use regular rounds for practice though.
4.) Keep your new firearm clean. Cleaning kits don't cost near as much as the weapon so go pick up one. The same guy who sells you the gun should also have a cleaning kit.
5.) If you buy a semi-auto do yourself the favor of buying more than one magazine. If you buy a revolver then get yourself some speed loaders.
Semi-auto vs. revolver is really up to you. Semi-autos can have a higher rate of fire and reload faster. Revolvers won't jam and don't throw spent rounds around the room. Of course some or none of the above may be true for any specific semi-auto or revolver, so your mileage may vary.
Self defense stars with the self. I'm not going to weigh in on the moral aspect of owning a firearm because I have no desire to start a debate and I have no time for small minds. That being said, allow me to make some suggestions:
1.) If you are buying a handgun do yourself the favor of getting something with stopping power. No, a 9mm does not count. You need something that is going to blow holes in your target because if the guy breaking in is high on drugs or just plain mean he'll take a few 9mm rounds and not mind it much. Get yourself at least a .40 cal or a .45 cal handgun. They both fire pretty good sized rounds that will put holes in your target and if you miss they just sound mean. A 9mm, or even worse a .22, will go "pop, pop, pop," whereas a .40 or .45 will go "bang motherfvcker!" Psychological intimidation helps sometimes.
2.) Get hollow-point rounds, also called hollow-tip. They will expand inside the target when it is hit, thus causing more damage and giving you more stopping power. It’s all about knocking the guy down and making sure his azz stays down. It also may not exit the target, which is good because you may not want to hit whatever is behind what you are shooting at. Remember that bullets go through walls too.
3.) Go practice with your new firearm. Do yourself the favor of getting used to how your new firearm works, how much it kicks when you shoot it, learn to shoot straight etc. You should use regular rounds for practice though.
4.) Keep your new firearm clean. Cleaning kits don't cost near as much as the weapon so go pick up one. The same guy who sells you the gun should also have a cleaning kit.
5.) If you buy a semi-auto do yourself the favor of buying more than one magazine. If you buy a revolver then get yourself some speed loaders.
Semi-auto vs. revolver is really up to you. Semi-autos can have a higher rate of fire and reload faster. Revolvers won't jam and don't throw spent rounds around the room. Of course some or none of the above may be true for any specific semi-auto or revolver, so your mileage may vary.
