Home protection rifle

[basswipe]

Remington 870.

For a good basic revolver I like the Taurus Model65.A great .357 revolver.For the home I step down to 38+P and you get much lighter recoil when shooting the lighter round.

I also have never been against the idea of a .22 semi as a home defense weapon.I love my little S&W 422.Extremely reliable.

[Thom]

Cheap side by side 12 ga shotgun. Wack a few inches of the barrels if legal 4 rounds of 4 buckshot. About the size of a .22 in a 12 ga there is like 13 or 14 if I remenber right aiming center of body and pull the trigger. Follow up with second shot if needed at close range mostly likely you won't need the second shot with a pistol or a rifle you are going to threw the person you shot threw the wall of your house and kill somebody just walking by. This could even happen with both the 00 or #4 buck shot less likley with the #4. Best Bet in my book call the Cops let the guy steal what he wants it isn't worth killing somebody over a TV and the like. ThomT

[Mike P]

You live in Suffolk County, so if you have a clean record, you should be able to obtain a premises, or a hunting/target permit. Either one will allow you to keep a handgun in your home, and use it there in self-defense if need be. Check with Edelman's in Farmingdale, and they can assist you in the application and permitting process. You will need a minimum of 4 personal references, and the County PD will check with them.

I wouldn't recommend a rifle for home defense. You want to keep a round confined within your 4 walls, and ideally within the body of the bad guy. That's also why handguns like a .357 Magnum aren't the best idea. You also have to be careful of pistol grip shotguns, any long gun with a capacity of more than 5 rounds, and any rifle (like an AR-15) that has a magazine that extends below the stock, as they might put you in violation of NY's assault rifle law.

Get the advice of a knowledgeable firearms dealer in your area. Edelman's has a good reputation, both for keeping buyers within the bounds of the law, and for assisting in obtaining handgun permits.

[Jenn]

Definately NOT the AR-15! Shotgun or handgun.
I have my .380. May not be as recommended as a .45 etc but its what I am comfortable shooting. Maybe its a little different for me being a woman but the last thing I want to have to protect me is a gun I that I cant comfortably shoot, if I actually had to use it in self defense.

I am in MA and dont know about NY but it just makes sense to have all proper permits, training, safety courses, etc. Go the distance and find a seminar on the use of weapons in self defense. If god forbid you ever have to use it, chances are YOU will be under the greatest scutiny, not the one that invaded your home. It will help describe situations that may arise, how to judge when to use it and when not to use it. Sad to say but that info could potentially save YOU from going to the clink for protecting your family.

Its not as simple as "guy breaks in and shoot"....there are many factors to weigh.