Good morrow GDT...

[AMILI]

I'm new to the site and excited to be here!

I mainly joined to be able to be a gun for protection. It's my first time buying. I was thinking about getting a shotgun or just keeping it simple and getting a handgun. Any suggestions?

 

[timbgtm]

Welcome.

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Hard to beat a shotgun for home defense.

 

[AMILI]

Very true...and I plan on eventually getting both. I just don't know what to get first.

 

[Hasselhoss]

You're typing from a phone aren't ya?

 

[eflat]

Welcome!!! If you don't have anything now I would suggest a shotgun first for your home. Then a good carry gun.

 

[WMSproject]

Both a shotgun and a pistol are recommended. I would get a pistol and a carry permit first if I could only do one. Reason: You aren't at home all the time are you? Sometimes you are out and about, walking or in your car. A shotgun won't do you much good in that situation.

If you are ONLY concerned about home defense, then a shotgun would be ideal. Load it with Magnum Turkey shot and you are all set...

 

[loadnplenty]

Welcome

 

[Zeeman]

Welcome. You can't help loving this site. I agree with WMS. Get your permit, and a gun you feel comfortable with. Then, shoot it, then, shoot it some more, repeat...

 

[Tony2X]

Welcome to the ODT.

 

[AMILI]

Sweet! Thanks for all the welcomes and the advice!