I Really feel like I need to buy a GUN NOW

Get an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle with a compass in the stock.

You'll put your eye out!

You are at a severe disadvantage if you are not fully familiar and practiced with a rifle.

Big 5 still has Mosin Nagant rifles for around 100 bucks or so. It's cartridge is comparable in ballistics to a .30 '06.
Big enough for game like deer, and if you no how to use it and have the high ground with a clear line of sight, you own what you see.

You're not a true American until you buy a gun.

I KNOW and I'm SO Ashamed.


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open a gun shop

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Wow. Is that where Red Rider came from???? (I realize it's spelled differently.)

I never cease to learn from GLP. Thanks. :)

I want a GLOCK,
Not a Clock,
But a Glock,
That goes Toc Toc Toc.


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I bought my first gun a couple of months ago and it is a Glock.

And this thing that tells time.

Gunz are funz

If you're in a rush at least get an air pistol or rifle, sometimes they can be just as effective as a deterrence, or beyond if you have tinkering abilities and know how to make them more powerful (safely of course ;) )

Get a crossbow or bow and arrows

there's always looting of especially deserted houses, but be aware that depending on how bad it is you might be viewed as food... You'd need to go into full Snake Plissken mode to evade and escape...

You have a tube to store your ammo? nice idea, keeps it waterproof

NOOOO!!!!


You'll shoot your EYE out Kid!

I'm not fond of guns - they make me nervous =)

But, I'm with you OP. Over the last year-ish I've been trying to work on preparing - canned foods, toilet paper, diapers and wipes, water, OTC meds like Tylenol, cold/flu meds, etc, food for my pets, stashing some cash away, but a gun was not something I really thought about, but now I am. If SHTF badly - I want to be able to protect my family - and protect our stuff from theives who weren't so prepared. I'll leave shooting it to hubby though, haha unless I have to of course.

Serious question - what would anyone recommend for us?? Neither of us hunt, so don't have much experience with guns. I'd like something that can protect us, and something that we can use to hunt should that be necessary. Suggestions welcome - I'm totally seriously thinking about buying one. Money doesn't matter too much - I'll spend to have something good, but at the same time do not want to spend a ridiculously high amount either.....

greenville gun show this weekend Im going in the morning

Get some suggestions and talk it over with people you might know who are experienced with firearms. Maybe they will let you try out theirs.

Go to or call a firing range and find out if they rent the weapons you are interested in. Be sure someone is with you who can guide you. Ask about a gun safety course.

Most important weapon to have with what is coming is a sniper rifle with a silencer, HIT AND MOVE, take out the officers

I recommend something that is EASY to clean, Works FLAWLESSLY and does no require much training.... Which is a:

Handgun: REVOLVER (Self Defense)
Long gun: BOLT ACTION RIFLE (Hunting / Self Defense)
Defense gun: PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN (Self Defense / Hunting)

All of which can be picked up at your local Big-5 or gun store.

The reason is that I recommend this combo is that you indicated "Neither of us hunt, so don't have much experience with guns."

Many semi-autos require quite a bit of training to use Effectively. They can jam, develop feed problems, or simply fail you when the time has come, and without training , it will be hard for you to over-come that failure.

In addition, the above listed guns usually come in a very popular caliber, which makes it easier to obtain ammo when ammo is in short supply.

I can go on and on... If you want more info, PM me.

Last Edited by Travis Bickle on 11/16/2012 11:42 PM

Being a Sniper... Posts like this just make me laugh.

Good luck commando.

Last Edited by Travis Bickle on 11/16/2012 11:59 PM

The first gun anyone should buy for self defense is hands down a pump action 12 gauge. There cheap at a few hundred. Rack the slide and point, you will kill anything in front of it. Handguns are fun but require more paperwork and training to use effectively in a defensive manor.

Good combo to have. .38 special revolver, or a 9mm or .40 caliber Glock pistol. Glocks avoid many of the possible snags of owning a semi auto pistol. Glocks are as reliable as you can get and will never jam with high quality ammunition. And they are cheap, under 500 dollars. Get a .308 rifle, Remington 700 is high quality and also cheap, around 500 dollars new. 12 gauge shotgun. . . Remington 870 or Mossberg 590. Only 300 dollars new. With those 3 guns you will be able to defend yourself when you are out in public (pistol), at home with the 12 gauge, and the rifle is perfect for hunting or defending from an assault around the perimeter of your home. .308 rifle can accurately take down anything up to a bear at 500 yards. For $1500 you can have all three firearms, new, with a couple hundred rounds of ammunition for each one.

Son of a bitch!

And this thing which tells time...

Three weapons everyone should own

1.) .22 rifle
2.) 12 gauge shotgun
3.) 9 mm pistol

Adds after those three

4.) ar15 .223 rounds
5.) large Caliber hunting rifle bolt action with a scope that's more expensive than the rifle ... Can hunt or snipe with it if need be ... I Prefer 300 weatherby

After that what ever floats yor boat

My inventory includes:
1 AR 20"
1 AR Pistol 10.5
1 SKS 7.62
1 Remington 700 30.06
1 30-30
2 .22 rifles
12 gauge
.410 gauge
Glock 21 45ACP
Glock 26 9mm
Taurus 38sp

Plus enough ammo to fend off and hunt...

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or these.. American Made Uzi or AK's
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I love my 10-22 takedown!!!

The PVC tube works great. There is an extra sleeve in the takedown bag it was perfect for. Holds about 800 rounds, waterproof, crush proof, handy

I am in Australia.i love guns but now have none.I have stored no food except a bit of coffee and sugar.I have no money saved.i also have no fear at all because I trust in the Lord.I trust the Father.Whatever is His will is His will.Trust Him and forget the rest.