What Are The Top 5 Home Defense Guns?
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Most home invasions happen during the day. Best to have options for day, night, home or not home. Most likely it's someone who is familiar with your schedule and what you have. Keep your mouth shut about your personal security.
You nailed it on the head!
Really you really need different options for different time of day? I don’t know about you but a bullet out of any gun night or day, in our out of your house Is still deadly in my experience.
Exactly!
@@fdd7002 he mentioned making sure your sights and lighting options are tested for day and night. I agree with that idea, but hopefully your chosen setup works flawlessly in all lighting situations.
My home was robbed during the day while I was at work. They took my home defense gun. Needless to say, it wasn’t very good at its job.😂
I live in Cali so a musket and nerf gun is best for us over here.
Edit: I moved to a free state and life is better all around.
Don't you guys have to retreat and get cornered before you can use anything at all?
@@travislobmier3124 better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6...i live in kaliforniastan and there is a castle doctrine law on the books.
Don't feel bad, I live in NY and we are just as bad as you guys.
Unless your Law Enforcement. Lol
Oh yeah? Well, I'm in NJ...
I believe the layout of the house dictates the best defensive gun.
Chopper Briggs under appreciated comment
I agree, the layout of my house makes a shotgun very viable but go to my buddies anything over an SBR you are hitting walls.
I also believe that
Agree 100%
Agreed. Also the upper body strength of the shooter. For instance I wouldn’t give a 75 year old grandma that had a stroke a mossberg 500. But that’s just me. Lol
I live in NY so my super soaker is restricted to a 10ML capacity
go join a gang bro, you'll have access to all the second hand , hand guns a blue or red flag can buy.
mjaay you don’t really need to join a gang to get a pistol. I live in Cali and gun laws are tough I could make a quick call and get a pistol from 2 sellers no gang needed 😂
@@gt_exotics0127 it was a NY joke bro. Draconian gun laws.
i miss those things.....the real ones not the junk knock offs.
Fill it with piss or maybe acid
1: affordable to buy. 2: easy to use. 3: easy to maintain/fix. 4: easy to supply Ammo. 5: easy for family to learn. Those are the 5 best for home defense...
That is why I use 9mm. Even during covid I can find 9mm defensive ammo for sale. I only own .22, 9mm and 30 cal now, since ammo is easy to source. Oh I got some 12 gauge too.
But 9mm is what I feel is the best to own if you only have 1 gun.
Basically AR-15
My go to is my mav 88 with a flashlight on it and #4 shot (the smallest that’s proven to be effective, limits overpen) but I also have my 2 9mm carry pistols that both have flashlights, so the shotty isn’t the only option… 21+1 of 124gr+p will do the job too.
@@hicknopunk interesting. i like this take, good defenses for your position. what kind of 9mm, just out of curiosity? And do people tend to think 9mm's are like modern cars, where as long as you don't get a dirt cheap chinese knockoff they're all going to be pretty good, and it's just a matter of preference?
It's AK
People often forget how useful dogs are in home defense situations. They hear and react to everything. Dogs are my first option for defense. My .357/.38 lever action rifle is my "just in case" option (I've always loved levers for defensive purposes).
But home invasions only last a few seconds when guns are involved. They're even shorter when decent sized dogs catch intruders by surprise. Dogs give you enough time to get your guns if needed.
i used to know a seasoned robber. he said dogs are always coaxed with treats. always.
Agreed 100. About the dogs and the levers... .45/.70 here...bye bye bad guys.
In regards to dogs you need a dog that has the drive for defensive or apprehension. Food refusal is one of the first things taught. Also I high drive dog is more driven to bite vs treats. Biggest mistake is people thinking that a dog is naturally protective, they are natural at alerting you by barking which gives you time to get your gun.
I prefer my rifle in 5.56 or or CZ scorpion. Handgun is the most complex weapon system with only 2 points of contact vs a PCC or rifle which has 3 points of contact. Throw on a red dot for faster target acquisition.
Exactly why I will always have a Doberman 🐶
8 years of law enforcement / EMS has taught me that the weapon system is less important then the ammo and training. The most effective ammo that stops a target in the fewest rounds fired is the best option whatever platform your the most accurate with and comfort with and train the most with will always work the best. fight or flight kicking in without knowing how to manage it, no weapon system is effective. Pistols tend to need a much higher level of training and consist practice to be effective. Rifle platforms require more manipulation training and are longer and harder to maneuver. Shotguns require more training per ammo type. Everything is effective as long as you are effective with it. Train, train harder, train again until you fail to fail.
Yeah because you're trained if you ever pull your weapon it's to kill. If you're a civilian, and maybe you're not used to these situations, you might pull your gun and start firing and asking questions later. That'll get you in jail if you killed them. Fear for you life isn't self defense to the law.
100% right!
I still believe in math. The higher the rounds in the magazine the more chances you have to shoot the target. You will never respond in an uncontrolled environment like you would in a controlled environment, even cops don't with all their training, we're human not John Wick. This is not a movie, it's real life. Let's not even start on if you have multiple attackers and they are armed as well. I live in California and the ten round limit for magazines is stupid for these reasons and more.
Best response here. Thanks Brother
You gave the Most Important guidance with that advice.
I've been researching, buying, building, collecting, and enjoying guns for many years, and this is one of the best exhibits and collections of descriptions, information, and opinions I've ever seen. Thanks, buddy.
During these shortages, the top five home defense guns are whatever you can get. Hahahaha
facts!
Amen
Preach
If ammo keeps getting short I will be going back to a sling shot
@@philipbelue I just bought an HDM 1040 AR style shotgun, and about 3 boxes of 3" shells and cant shoot much because of ammo.
This Gal uses a Beretta Cx4 Storm.... great carbine for home defense! Wicked accurate, super lightweight, incredibly fun to shoot! Absolutely LOVE it!
My wife uses a FN PS-90. Same concept, just w/ 50 round standard magazines and expensive ammo. I'm partial to my CZ Scorpion evo. Sub-gun fan club.
P.S. she has a cx4 also, just not a fan of it. It stings her cheek while firing it. 🤷♂️
You can use the most accurate gun ever but if you don't know how to use one, it's useless!
cos nothing is more important in home defence situation than having fun
I had a px4 storm and loved it...I wasbtraveling in North Las Vegas they took it and forcedbme to forfeit the firearm in order to not be charged....North Las Vegas has a city code tgat states tgat you are not allowed to transport firearms even tho state law says no other law can supercede it...SMH
Someone tried to break into my house. Took my gun right away, told my wife to take hers and told her to bring me my baby boy Ar-15 cuz I was holding an angle on someone that could potentially be inside of the house. Long story short she put the mag backwards lol. Lucky for us the guy ran away. It was our fault we left the main door closed but with no safety on it. Man, when the time comes you get sweaty asf forget about grip you are a jelly boy. So you better get something reliable with some decent ammo that its going to work, and for god's sake teach your wife how to help you in those situations lol. Peace out and stay safe folks
Damn nice story
Man for real what??
fear with an AR-15.
joe with such gun I would pobably keep every week a shooting practice to make it cool and ready for any situation.
with such gun AR-15 I don't care how many guys come, neither with how many handguns. Because that is the Boss gun.
as a matter of fact buy yourself a bullet proof helmet and armor.
then like the BOSS pick up attitude and dominate like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Thats is what criminals fear Boss like atritude.
man went long story short and left out the best part lmaoo
@NRA Benefactor Yeah no....ditch the revolver for home defense situations. I want a firearm that's modern, capable, and doesn't require a reload every 5/6 shots in case it comes to that point.
1. Pistol 0:41
2. Pistol Carbine 6:07
3. AR-15 11:28
4. Shotgun 15:00
5. Bullpup Shotgun 19:29
You’re a good person!
Strait to the point! No cape, no cane, just game! I'd give these guys a like if they'd put that info in the description. I'm not trying to go around the world to get across the street.
People like you make the world better!!!
Basically any firearm that’s not a bolt action or a muzzle loader
matt hardin put in the clip bullet facing forward. It u have a ar pull the little thing on the back once mag is in or could be on the side. Pistol u just pull back on top then shoot live targets aka human it’s completely legal
I really enjoy how ergonomic and user friendly the Beretta M9 is. Very smooth and fun if cared for properly.
I've got a sling shot incase you make past the claymores
Genius
Do you say "Hello, and welcome to the slingshot channel" right before you put a steel ball bearing between their eyes?
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Sorry but I don’t believe anything you say including your phoney name .Claymores have a back blast that would destroy your house and you too.
Ron Kiser lmao it’s a fuckin joke no one cares
This guy is the best person to be with if there is a zombie outbreak!
Perhaps, but I want Paul Harrell, lol
i remember someone trying to break into my dad’s house and i was sleeping in my room at the time. i random footsteps outside and thought it was just mail. dude was carrying a crowbar to pry a window open. basically he got through the window but i quickly ran to the kitchen and went to one of the cabinets and grabbed a tec-9 that my dad owned at the time. it was unloaded so i had to stick to my guts at this point. basically as the burglar went upstairs i whistled at him and aimed the gun at him. nothing much happened he just dropped the crowbar and walked back outside before i called the cops
What is the all time #1 firearm for home defense?
Anything which you can:
afford,
own responsibly, and
operate safely and reliably with accuracy.
Zzzzzz
@@DinoNucci ;) lol
So true
Noice!
So nothing from classic firearms
It's a toss up between my AR pistol and my 870. I'd feel confident with either one.
I think a pistol at bedside with a light/laser is essential. Ideally you use that as a means of getting to a long gun like a rifle.
Lol 🤡🤡
@Joel Springman even bigger 🤡
@@beda204 you the 🤡 🤡 😂
I am a bow hunter for deer and my cousin got me started in the sport. He told me about "buck fever" and I had no idea what he was talking about till I experienced it. For those who are not hunters, buck fever is the adrenaline dump that gives you the shakes when you've been sitting in your stand all evening and suddenly realize there's a buck 15 yards away. I grew past this but when my Arlington Heights, IL condo was broken into, I got a triple dose of it. I was sleeping and awoke to someone trying to pry my bedroom door open - I had my Smith and Wesson 9MM handy but you cannot imagine the adrenaline dump. Bottom line, it pissed me off that someone broke into my condo, but I learned not to rely on a handgun. You want multiple points of contact to rein in the buck fever - go with the pistol caliber carbine with the brace - your life will be saved with it.
What happened with the intruder?
Yeah how did you leave that part out!?
Shotgun is perfect for secondary home defense. I would recommend starting there. Easy to learn. Easy to use. Effective. Remember, most of you aren't drug dealers. Theft is a crime of opportunity. Making your self less of an opportunity ( alarms, dogs, defensive weapons) makes your home less of a target. I have an AR and a 45 but I started with a12 gauge. And the racking sound does work. Experience.
P. S. One other valuable nugget of information. You and you alone are responsible for your safety.....Period and the past three weeks have taught us that the probability of someone coming to your rescue cannot be depended upon.
#ArmYourselves
The deputies around my area would love to help, but they would get here way too late to do much but paperwork unless I managed to somehow hold the bad guys off and the deputies came really fast.
.45 ACP, Speer Gold Dot 230 gr or.45 ACP Federal HST 230 gr (+P)
They perform very well in internal, external, and terminal ballistics in the typical self defense situation.
They’re already subsonic from the factory in any pistol barrel at full power making them ideal for effectiveness with a suppressor. I also disagree on being unsuppressed in home defense. The suppressor keeps me more confident, more situationally aware, and reduces my hearing damage. (With the loads above, zero damage so long as it’s not hours of shooting). I don’t need my neighbors calling law enforcement on my behalf. I need to be the one calling to report so that I can coordinate with dispatch, so as not to be shot by law enforcement accidentally in my own home.
AR15, loaded with 55 gr SP, and 2 9's loaded with critical defense and FMJ's.
Why in the world do you have anything for defense with FMJs?
@@HypostaticOnion Maybe it might have something to do with his personal situation? Not everyone will have the same needs.
My backup mags are FMJ. Drive on brother
@@HypostaticOnionfmjs backup just incase hollows can’t penetrate through the barrier intruder hide behind
A lil story: one time I was sleeping with my window open to my front yard in a typical suburban street. I suffer from insomnia and am a very light sleeper. I was awoken by a branch snapping underfoot. In the moonlight I could see the shadowy figure of a man approaching my window, presumably to break in. So I calmly and slowly reached under my bed, and grabbed my only firearm at the time..... A 1944 Russian bolt action mosin nagant lol.. it was not loaded and the ammo was in the closet! So, I gathered all my confidence, extended the bayonet.. and very quickly and loudly racked the bolt as if to load a round ... Shlack-clack-click!!! ... "Wrong house *censored*!!!!!" He took off faster than a jack rabbit shot with a pepperball in his anus!!!!
"God bless America and EVERYbody else!"
(Edited for spelling)
what is wrong with yelling "wrong house comrade!!!!!!"
@@patr10t762 That was my first thought too.
Nothing loosens the thugs' sphincter and bladder faster
@@patr10t762 actually I self-censored that from the beginning ;)
I'll take things that didn't happen for 500
A short shotgun seems like the best option for home defense, stuff like a keltec or the s&w m&p 12. If you live in a suburb or urban area.
Not because of the shot spread so much. But because of the fact you don't have to worry as much about a stray round ending up in your neighbors house.
Alot of people forget about that part alot. A 9mm can travel along ways and your responsibile for every round you fire.
- Wouldn't recommend suppressor
- Worry about wall penetration
*Me looking over at my suppressed AK-104
I defended my home with a hi point c9 2 years ago.
Hoodoo Occultism did you throw it at them?
Hey whatever works. Those guns absolutely work even if they are the ugliest things lol
Ryan Estes exactly. The hi point in your glovebox is always a million times better than that Glock on layaway. But that’s also why I have a Glock in my glovebox 😂
@@justsomemincedgarlic hopefully he threw it at you. You wouldn't have the brains to duck. Quack quack duck.
High point are high quality garbage
From the various videos I've seen, 556 and such had less penetration than a 9mm through sheetrock.
My home defense is an AR pistol in 300 blackout using supersonic load.
From everything I've seen 5.56 is almost the ideal round for home defense if there was one. Really good terminal performance and it doesn't over penetrate as much as a lot of pistol ammo.
Mr wood, it might depend on the bullet. I've seen a couple and the 556 outpenetrated with ball ammo. Be sure about a bullet selection and you are likely right then.
Brian Wood you're going to get more pen with a .300 blk than a 9mm
@@johnnyblaze9283finally someone said it
My choices: 12 gauge pump shotgun, loaded with 00 buck, configured with 1. side saddle for extra rounds (that include #6 birdshot, maybe even slugs for options) 2. a flashlight of course (mounted so your hand on the forend can easily reach it) and 3. Fiber optic clip-on front sight substituting for the bead. The fiberoptic bead is nice & bright in the daytime, and extra bright at night with the flashlight on. Train with both eyes open. And for backup a beautiful stainless work or art 38 special / 357 magnum revolver. The 12 gauge is about the only weapon that can surely dissuade an aggressor with a single hit, and the pump-action is the most reliable way to load another round in the chamber. The backup revolver will definitely go bang with the pull of the trigger. And if on the rare chance it does not, then on the next pull. Keep it simple, train. I practice with cheap 38 special rounds, keep the revolver loaded with 38 +P - why not 357 mag? because my eardrums matter.
One thing I think you forgot to mention is the concussion, flash, and loudness of a pistol length AR might throw people off too. I trained with it outdoors and thought it would make for good home defense until I went to an indoor range with it it. Even with a flash can it I couldn't imagine having to use it indoors without ear pro. Ivd since switched to a g19 with an extended mag and recover 20/20 brace.
My main home defense weapon is a ar pistol 10.5" with a red dot and flashlight. I use soft points in it for maximum effectiveness on a human intruder. Of course I always have my tactical semi auto shotgun with 7 rounds of 00 buck and several pistols ready to go.
10.5" barrel for 556 makes you a complete potato
@@DinoNucci your ignorance about ballistics is noted.
@@revolverguy651 wrong.
@@DinoNucci yeah because I haven't put down several 175 pound deer with a single shot from a 62 grain soft point.
@@revolverguy651 if you're hunting deer with a 10.5" 556, you should do less commenting online and more time jumping off bridges
The issue with shotguns and AR is shooting in enclosed spaces is noise. It’s so loud that your ears are ringing. Your hearing is vital at night to hear what is going on and if the bad guys have friends sneaking around. One round and you can’t hear. Wearing sound protection is also pointless because you can hear anything. If you have electronic hearing protection then think about your family. If their ears are ringing they can’t hear instructions when you tell them how to get out. Screaming it isn’t good since it tells the bad guys exactly where the vulnerable people will be. So pistol is the best option. I keep a G19 with a light in a safe bedside with an extra magazine of hollow points. In CA we are only allowed 10 rounds per magazine.
This is the exact reason I keep electronic earmuffs next to my defense guns
Ever heard of audio exclusion? If not, you’ve never been involved in a deadly force encounter.
My Dad told me most engagements will be within 20 yards and aiming will be instinctively aiming with your fist in an emergency or defensive situations. But I'm into all the bells and whistles. 👊🇺🇸🏆
first line of defense is a burglar alarm system. If you have screen doors and a night function. lock them and arm them at night.
I reach for my pistol (glock 19) with a light first. After that it my Freedom Ordnance FX9 PCC then it's my Mossberg 500. I do agree that training is the key to anything, I run drills in my house (with unloaded weapons) once a month with a different platform each month. I feel confident in my abilities to maneuver through my house in light and dark situations.
I'm the opposite. I grab the AR pistol first. And the CZ p-10c second as a backup
I use the G 21 for home defense its stays in my bedside safe , however on my person around the house l always have my G 19
G21 here as well.
@Keith The Faith yes
A few years back an friend saw some kids (about 20 years old, he was 55) messing with his boat a little after sunset. He went outside with a 44 magnum, and his Doberman. Yelled "Hay what do you think you are doing" Then fired one shot in the air. The muzzle blast blinded him, his ears were still ringing the next day, the Doberman was trying to crawl under his feet. He got his vision back and the kids were gone. Went to using 44 special, low flash ammo. Can not afford one but I want a can on my home defense gun. Oh., that Beretta pistol has a barrel that moves straight back no tilting and it's excellent for taking a can.
1. Baretta M9A3 5.2" 17RD 9MM Pistol w/ Night Sights 1:03
2. FN FNX-45 15rd .45 ACP FDE Tactical Pistol 3:15
3. CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2 Micro 20RD 9MM Pistol w/ Brace 6:06
4. Daniel Defense DDM4 10.3" 5.56 Nato MK18 SBR 12:00
5. Remington 870 12GA Shotgun 15:02
6. Panzer Arms BP-12 Bullpup Style 12GA Semi-Auto Shotgun 19:25
My wife who is a light sleeper has a 40 at her bed side. I have a Sar 9x, at my bed side. Follow that up with an AR pistol( 223/556) and a 12 gauge, gonna be hard to get through here!!!!!
Glock 45 5Gen 9mm, is my newest addition to home defence
I have seen many introduction level videos about choices for home defense weaponry. Over penetration is frequently mentioned as a safety warning to homeowners, which is a good point. But, I seemingly never hear about the most obvious hazard with high power calibers. I am talking about either blowback debris or ricochets. Just one shot at a wooden door could send razor sharp splinters flying back at the homeowner, which could sever an artery or even blind the shooter in one or both eyes. Also, high caliber rounds, like .223, can easily ricochet once or even many times off of hardwood doors, steel countertops and the like. Care has to be taken, otherwise you could wind up shooting yourself!
Another reason not to use a suppressor for self-defense: depending on where you live, and what your self-defense scenario is, you might NOT get your firearm back from the police. And that would include any expensive optic, suppressor, etc., that might happen to be attached to it. That's why my own home-defense firearm is a used, police trade-in Mossberg 500. I bought it for $175. It has an 8 shot mag tube, and a heat shield. I added one of those picatinny rail "donuts" that clamps on the mag tube (under $10 on Amazon.) I threw a cheap Feyachi weapon light on there that I also bought on Amazon (under $50.) It throws 1200 lumens of light, and it has pretty good ratings. It came with a standard cap switch, a pressure switch with an extended wire, two rechargeable batteries, a picatinny mount, and a battery charger. I zip-tied the pressure switch pad to the heat shield, directly above the left side of the pump. Simple but effective. I can easily operate the on/off switch or temporary on switch with my left thumb. I also added a stock-mounted sleeve that holds an extra 5 rounds. I think it was $10. So for less than $250, I have an effective home defense weapon that I won't "miss" if I never get it back.
This is the wisest comment I have seen in years of strolling gun channels. If you live in a residential neighborhood and you fire off a .223, 5.56 or 7.62 through your wall you might as well get ready to sell the house for lawyer fees because it's over. All that Rambo shit sounds good when you watching a guy that lives in rural Montana or something but it won't hold up in court if you shoot a innocent person while defending your Dodge from burglary .
Forgot about that lol might have to get a quick detach mount for my eotech lol
Willie Maeket It’s only smart if you care more about your checkbook than your life. It just a “jury-rigged” a gun and a light, with quite possible malfunctions. Do you buy cheap brakes for your vehicles?One gets what one pays for.
I have my 3 most reliable weapons ready to go. If the cops get all 3 and my family and I are unharmed, it will have been a good swap.And .223/5.56 penetrates less than a pistol, with the right ammo.
@@robertgoodrich9579 "Jerry rigged." And no, that does not apply to my setup in any way, other than the method that I used for attaching the pressure switch. But I don't think Velcro would have been much better. As far as the gun itself is concerned, Mossberg pump shotguns are extremely reliable, and I have no problem trusting this particular firearm with my life.
@@robertgoodrich9579 possible malfunction with the light maybe. But a Mossburg 500 is going to fire when you pull the trigger.
My god!! I’m in love with your collection, and thanks for the time and input, always looking to make my
Home safer.
I really want the gun that Jesse Ventura had in the movie “Predator”
Ol Painless
M80?
@@wesleyheart no the minigun ol Painless
Beretta M9 / 92 is a comfortable gun to shoot especially with the more ergonomic grip.
People thinking shotguns have a flamethrower spread will always amaze me.
A PCC should come included with every house purchase.
@Glenn Abiff smh
@@anthonygonzales6029 what in the fuckery are you talking about?
Home defense rounds solve that problem.
@@nytridr lol smh!!!
I disagree with his stance on suppressors in home defense. I don’t want my neighbors or law enforcement writing the narrative on what’s happening. Most minds these days will jump to domestic violence rather than home invasion, especially the better the neighborhood. The cops rushing to an unknown situation with shots fired they don’t who the aggressor is or who the victim is, they color everyone has potential hostiles first before finding facts out.
If your a minority home owner, you dead bro.
Rather, I want to be the one to make the call and give the facts, i fired my weapon in self defense and defense for my family because I feared for our lives, send EMS and/or coroner. Then clear my gun and set on dinner table and wait on the couch.
This is very true, and increasingly true these days
Very well said.
Good points. I would also like to use my ears after the incident too. Secondary to surviving the fight, but still.
If the intruder is dead...you still screwed bro. Better be read to prove without a fucking doubt you were going to die. Cuz if they weren't packing too, it's going to be a hard ass sell and you'll be going to jail.
Hearing=situational awareness. Keep as much as possible.
I live in CA and if we purchase a gun we’re looked at funny. That’s why if someone breaks into my home, they’ll never be seen again and the police will not be called
I subscribed wen u said "carry one in the chamber" bc so many ppl don't do this and it is very key. U never Kno wat could pop off
FYI: Hiding behind drywall is not going to stop any bullets, from experience 😉
Truth. Not even 22lr. That can pass through a few walls without stopping. Sorry folks.
We're in sync on shotguns, which is ironic because my first shotgun, purchased decades ago when the internet barely existed and I knew less than nothing about them, was the classic 12 ga. Browning A-5 (now an A-9). Having realized that at it's 50" length it was more of a hazard than a help for home defense, I upgraded to a bull-pup like the BP12, except I went with the Israeli designed CQB 12 ga. IWI Tavor TS12, which has a 15+1 capacity (for 2.75" shells, 12+1 for 3"). It also sports an Eotech 558, rechargeable light and laser. I use #1 buck for home defense, with one 5-shot tube occupied by 5 slug/00 buck combo shells. This makes an excellent home defense weapon as well. I believe the TS12 is a bit more expensive than the BP12, but if that's where your budget gets you, the BP12's a good choice. However, with triple the capacity and an extremely rugged military design that's truly been "battle tested" in true battle scenarios, the TS12 is possibly the best choice for a semi-auto 12 ga. out there.
Especially with the initial adrenaline and in some cases testosterone rush, usually from a sleeping stupor in the dark, accuracy is an issue, red dot shotgun ideal for the home, my choice AA12, especially if multiple intruders. Outside the home, .45 ACP 1911 red dot.
I did a pistol brace .223 with a 8 inch barrel. I like it for home defense.
AR-9 with 8" barrel, 33 rd hollow points in the mag, light laser and red dot is my go to home defense firearm, my EDC Sig 365XL sits on the nightstand and an 870 with light w/sell saddle and tube mag loaded with 00 buck under the bed
I consider our family well armed with many types of firearms @ our disposal. With that said, when things go bump in the night and im fuzzy eyed, 1/2 out of it, and in my boxers Im going for good ol 12 gauge pump or semi auto. I also have neighbors all around me and do not want 7.62x39 going their direction. I have a well used standard bitch semi auto 9mm that rolls with me during the day time.
5.56 has *less* overpenetration concern than a standard pistol round (9, .40, .45): It is light and fast and tumbles through walls, studs, etc. Pistol rounds can plug and continue through several walls. Plenty of tests online demonstrating this.
Best video lecture about this topic. Your emphasis on basics-firearms zeroing sights, red dots, lights, checking set up works before using them with ammo- definitely saves us from trouble. I saw your video ultimate PDW- Maxim PDX. I will use it if my 15 round pistol is not enough lol! Thanks for wonderful videos!
I think a shotgun is perfect for almost any home defense situation- except for maybe if engaged in a firefight where a higher capacity may be useful or extended range is needed. Just my opinion, but it is also what I'm most comfortable with dove and quail hunting in Texas. Gotta be quick!
12 gauge with 00-buck never fails, just be sure that there is nothing behind the target cause 00-Buck penetrates pretty far.
Something I almost never see anyone mentioning is the loudness factor. If you shoot an AR in your home during a spur-of-the-moment situation, your hearing is going to be shot as well. I recommend a suppressed 9mm for this reason. Just my opinion, but I think most people truly don't take this issue into consideration and probably don't realize just how loud a gun is when fired in an enclosed space.
You are correct. I tell people a rifle is NOT for home defense, but they don't want to hear it cause they think they know everything. The "audio concussion" of shooting 223/556 in a small room will deafen you ... Wanna say that doesn't matter to you Rambo? ... Okay well then: the audio concussion will deafen you,,, making a follow-up shot nearly impossible.
@@DinoNucci have you ever cleared a building with a m4? Didn't think so.
Dino Nucci A shotgun would be much worse with that logic. If you’re a grown man and you can’t fire a rifle in an enclosed space because of sound, you need to “man up”.
"Pistol Caliber Carbine" with good defense ammo, I believe is the best overall choice. Personally I like the 5.56 SBR as well, but to risky with over penetration. I've seen rifle rounds go on target, then continue to another target in CQC in a structure & urban environment.
The 5.56 and .223 over-penetrate less than pistol calibers.
@@HypocrisyInbound Huh??
The problem with thinking that the sound of your shotgun getting cocked is enough to deter an intruder is that someone breaking into your house is not in, what would be considered, a "normal" state of mind. So thinking that they respond to threats in a "normal" way, can potentially cost you your life.
I love my trijicon nights sights...and always need a light for night defense.
Love the Arsenal! You could never have enough. BTW, I see trench knife on the right.
I can’t imagine your ears after a whole 60 rounds out of a 10.3 sbr rifle indoors 😳 I think you’ll be def for life 😂
Ya the idea of ruining the quiet enjoyment of the rest of my life for a fringe scenario seems like a stupid ass thing to do
@@ryanestes7331 Right? Kind of makes you want to take a chance on 22lr. or 22wmr.
@@Radb707 ya or a large low speed cartridge, although I imagine nobody could survive 30 rounds of 22 peppered over their body
Get some electronic ear muffs
@@HonestOutletBooms Do you sleep with electric earmuffs moron!
I had experiences with drum mags when I was trained as a reserve of the PLA, the problem with them in home defense is that you’re not really supposed to store them with them springs wined, and in a home defense situation you don’t have the time to crank the springs of the drum.
Again I don’t know if drums for AR’s have a different design but it’s typically a bad idea to store drum mags for extended periods of time with the springs cranked. We store them loaded but with the springs loosened, and crank them when needed.
Personally, I use my duck and dove hunting 12 gauge for home defense. Racking it is loud, mine can hold a good number of shells, and it’s big so it has the scare factor… if it takes more shells than I have tho, also got my AR accessible and always keep one full loaded mag next to it. Ya know, backup
Thanks for the video! I think you raised some great points. I'd like to follow up with a few more thoughts.
One of the first points I'd make is that new gun owners should check their area for places to practice and what the requirements are at those places. Even if they get great training, they will need to practice. Some ranges aren't going to allow AR-15 rifles or pistols or any other firearm that fires a caliber that is traditionally a rifle caliber. They might even have some restrictions against guns that "look scary" if the local government is unfriendly to firearms rights. The simple 9mm pistol that one can practice weekly because the range allows it is better than the AR-15 that one can only practice every few months when one can go to a range that allows using that firearm.
Another issue one should consider is whether attackers might be in a mob or whether one is just dealing with more typical home invaders. While there's a good chance that a mob would disperse at the first round of anything that comes towards them, there's a great deal of stupidity in the world today. I'm more inclined to have something with more than fifteen rounds in the magazine now than I was a few months ago. That I might see a larger group of attackers has made a shotgun less of my "go to" home defense firearm.
Another point to consider is that many invaders are working in groups or two or three these days. When intruders broke into my home in 2018, there were two of them. I think they both went into the enclosed front porch originally but then one broke into a back storage room. I've heard of others that hit both the front and back doors simultaneously from the beginning. This kind of attack would favor having more rounds but would also favor having a firearm nearby at all times. Those qualities are a bit contradictory. I keep a single-stack 9mm near me almost constantly now. I have six in the magazine and one in the chamber. The good thing is that traditional invaders are likely to retreat at the first shot. In my case, they retreated when I howled. That was good because my poor health means that I can't fight well, and I didn't have a gun near me at the time. Where they were, I was cut off from reaching a gun.
In the old days, many people got their earliest training in revolvers. Even as police departments started to make the transition, most people who taught classes were people who had learned on revolvers, had carried revolvers for a long time, and who believed in teaching new shooters using revolvers. I'm no longer promoting the idea that everyone needs to start with a revolver. Because 9mm practice ammunition is much cheaper, I see a value in new shooters starting with a gun that uses less expensive practice ammunition. Many people teaching today are people who have much less of a history with revolvers, so their teaching from the beginning with a pistol makes sense. Their students will learn better if the instructor is teaching a firearm that he or she really knows well.
On top of these factors, all of the scenarios that I mentioned are ones where a revolver will be at a disadvantage (except for being welcome at a range). I'd rather have the faster loading of a pistol when facing a group of attackers. I'd rather have the higher ammunition capacity if multiple attackers break into my home. On the other hand, a revolver is still a great choice. Seeing even traditional sights isn't that hard with a flashlight sitting anywhere behind the shooter and sending a little light forward. Many attackers will retreat at the first shot. The Glock people make a good argument that a Glock will still be shooting with nothing more than routine cleaning when almost any revolver will have gone to the gunsmith for timing work that will completely stop a revolver from shooting. On the other hand, no one tells revolver owners that they need to practice tap-rack type drills for when a revolver doesn't feed. For anyone who needs real advice on firearms for home defense, a revolver is still a worthwhile firearm to consider.
I'm sorry this reply is so long. That's the danger of asking me what I think about a topic.
If you go to a range that won't let you shoot an AR for any reason other than it's a pistol only range, then you should leave immediately & never go to that hell hole again.
Man, video after video claiming to know what the best home defense weapon is, and every single one of them is absolutely wrong. The best home defense weapon is simple; its the one you know. Its the one you're comfortable with. Its the one you know how to load, unload, flip its safety without looking, you've cleaned, you've loaded, you've unloaded. .22 to 10mm, 12 gauge buck to .223. What these people say doesn't matter. What matters is what youre comfortable with, and what you feel you can be effective with. The end.
While this is correct it’s also good to give people with no weapons the advice on what weapon to learn how to do all of those things with.
He actually says what you are saying several times throughout the video. He gives the pros and cons of each platform but reiterates that it's all about personal preference and knowing how to use your tools.
Don't occupy both hands with a weapon.
Just started experiencing gang activity in my neighborhood. Looking for something to keep my family safe and this was a great resource. Thanks
I defend my apartment with my Barrett .50 caliber rifle, with the 20 inch CQB barrel, because the 29 inch barrel would be ridiculous.
I have a BP-12 specifically for indoor use. Love the platform, and the balance, but the muzzle rise is pretty fierce.
RIP ear drums too lol
If I win the Bullpup .50bmg, I would patrol the house with that...
Pistol TP9SFX 147gr JHP
Shotgun VR80 with 9+1 00Buck
Pistol AR Beowulf 325gr JHP
Ruger PC carbine 147gr JHP
Pistol AR 556 55gr 223
I got an sfx and a pc9 but dont keep the pc9 loaded cuz i got a bipod and scope on it. Its my long distance weapon. If 50 yards is long distance. lol. sfx would be my go to besides my pak9 and other pistols but i haven't shot it yet. Brand new fathers day gift
Canik for the win
@@guerom1367 with a pcc in 9mm yo can hit out to 300yards if you do your part.
I want a canik so bad but I'm in California 🙃
That Daniel Defense set up was awesome wish I had that
Practice, practice and get to know the firearm of your choice as much as you can and then learn the layout of your home as much as possible since that is your main advantage over the intruder.
In a small home or apartment, nothing comes close to the devastation of a shotgun with buckshot/bird bb's combo and a high lumen strobe flashlight.
For the corners, just go with a 18.5" barrel and lowest LOP you can comfortably manage. I will agree that making the loudest possible racket to wake up the entire neighborhood is a good idea since that could work out to be a good deterrent too.
I want to see an in depth video on the BP 12.
I'm new to your channel and found you guys via some giveaways. I have to say,I really like what you guys are doing...then I read your About Us section on your website and I enjoy it just a little bit more now!
Saving up for a 12 gauge a little birthday present for me this upcoming Christmas
12 gauge is an excellent firearm to own 👍
Remington 870 12ga, Ruger Mini 14, Springfield XD. 45acp, M&P 40, and S&W .357 Nightguard (7-shot revolver)
I dig the trench knife in the corner.
I use reverse psychology NO YOUR getting robbed
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Take 2: Better not to have something you want than to have something you don't need.
I think people over exaggerate suppressors, try shooting one without ear pro, it's still loud... I promise you your neighbors will still here it in the middle of the night
Hellcat on a magnet mounted on my head board. Sub-2000 with a light next to the bed
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Awesome info and advice,salute! Peaceluv
This discussion is like “what’s the best cheesesteak in Philly”. Thank you for the suggestions and direction. I live in a tight space and I’m a fan of 9mm, I also didn’t want to buy a bunch of different ammo. 9mm pistols & 9mm carbines that take interchangeable magazines worked for me.
Btw, big fan of your military surplus guns.
The best gun for home defense is the gun you're most familiar with. If you're adrenaline is up and scared for your life. Running a gun you're unfamiliar with will get you killed.
The main reason shotguns have been recommended so much for home defense isn't so much their ergonomics but rather their devastation. You hit a target with a 12 G 00 you can rest pretty well assured that the threat is neutralized which is the whole point. Not always the case with other weapon types. There are alternatives however I replaced my 12 G with a Marlin 1894 in 44 because I feel the round is just as effective but with a little less recoil and the action is similar. That is just me though I don't blame folks for sticking with a shotgun. It will blow both of your eardrums out however if you shoot it inside.
That goes for any rifle round
USFA Zip .22
Lmao
Side arm 1911, main home defense 12 gauge shotgun 7+1
Oldies but goodies
Glock17 roni MCK flashlight , green laser. Aero AR15 flashlight, Eotech optics, for grip. That’s what’s in my reach every night. But your choice is solid. The 45acp is always good choice for home defense
I use 2 10" screw driver's for home maintenance 😯
The best I can do is a twig off the tree in New Jersey.
That’s honestly so crazy. The beretta m9a3 has a 17 round magazine. That’s insane.
My Kel Tec Sub 2000. Folded by my nightstand with a 30 rd Glock magazine at the ready.
@@MrWoohaha I have a 3 year old granddaughter in the house. My own peace of mind.
Relying on Leo to help you in a home defense is ultimate cringe
yeah, NEVER trust a cop for self defense......Everything you say will be used against you, friend or not......he's required by LAW to basically spill Everything to Prosecutors....which will be used against you. The less you say, the better.
1911... 45acp... nuff said
It would easily jam
I wouldnt break in a house to test that theory
I like your philosophy of training. For me a 20 gauge youth shotgun with birdshot works wonders. Not my personal choice but more of the household can use it.
For all of those people that have an obsession with caliber, it’s only about knowing how to use your weapon, practice with it and be able to put rounds on target. All of the James Bond add ons will add nothing to what you need to do in literally seconds.
Add Mossberg Shockwave .410 to the top of that list. I own it. It's perfect for the wife.
Right on!!! 3” magnum #4 buckshot....9 pellets, great home defense round...