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By NJGF
I am looking for a gun that would be usable by a small adult female in a self defense situation. The person has has absolutely no experience with firearms and will not be getting any experience.
I know that normally I would say don't even think about using a firearm in this situation but if someone is breaking into her house in the middle of the night, having a gun with no training might be better than not having any gun (this is obviously debatable).
So given the premise which type of gun would be easiest and simplest for this person to have?
I was thinking of the following:
A semi-auto pistol but they might have issues knowing how to hold it to allow it to function properly. And if it malfunctioned they would have no idea how to clear it. Yet most of the time it would function properly so this might be OK.
A revolver might be more fool proof but the long heavier trigger pull might be an issue for a first time user (keeping it steady and aimed during the trigger pull). Incorrectly holding the revolver could be dangerous (for example putting their hand around the cylinder gap).
Something in 9 mm might be optimal but I also wonder if the lower recoil from a similarly sized handgun in .380 or 38 special might be easier to handle (along with the reduced noise).
A shotgun might be simpler to shoulder and aim. Maybe a .410 which would have the least recoil and noise. I doubt that a novice would know how to rack a pump so I was thinking about a semi-automatic. Reliability might be an issue.
Along the lines of the .410 shotgun would something like the S&W Governor be doable (a revolver that takes .410 shot shells)? A shotgun would seem to be a better choice.
Would a 9 mm carbine be easier to handle than a shotgun or handgun?
I have eliminated anything chambered in .223 as a 9 mm carbine would seem to be lighter and easier to handle and effective enough. On the other end I have eliminated any .22 as too under powered for self defense although it would definitely be the easiest to handle.
I am interested in getting opinions on this.
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By Kevin125
Pretty impressive act of self defense with a concealed carry weapon in Arizona. Didn't see it mentioned anywhere else here.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/08/04/woman-with-gun-to-her-head-kills-assailant-with-her-own-handgun/
A woman shot and killed an assailant, who allegedly had the barrel of his gun pressed against her head.
by AWR Hawkins4 Aug 2016
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. at a Circle K at 59th Avenue and Camelback Road in Glendale, Arizona. AZ Family reports that police arrived on scene to find 27-year-old Frank Taylor in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Witnesses told police that Taylor held a gun to 23-year-old Carol Miracle’s head and demanded money. Miracle told police that “Taylor tried to rob her at gunpoint near the store.”
Glendale police officer Tiffany Smith indicated that investigators “learned that Taylor pointed his gun at Miracle’s head.” Smith said, “She then drew her own handgun that was holstered on her hip, and shot him one time while she was in fear for her life.”
Smith said the evidence recovered at the scene is “consistent” with eyewitness testimony that Taylor had a gun to Miracle’s head.
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By mattio41
Greetings,
I wanted to bring to your attention to a letter writing campaign. The "Justifiable Need" Project has kicked off a a campaign to write to your legislators asking them to support the Citizens Protection Act. Assembly Bill A3931 and Senate bill 1287. Everything is already filled out for you, all you have to do is, find your district, download the letters, sign and physically "Snail Mail" them.
The goal is to pressure our elected legislators to support our right to self defense, or to put it in writing, why they will not. Once that data is collected, it will be used in future campaigns.
"You may ask, why not just send an email?
That is actually a good question. The answer is that even though email is monitored, it is usually monitored by an intern who, after a few emails with the same subject, may not open or log them but just go ahead and bulk archive them for storage…unread. How likely is it that they will be seen by your Assemblyman or Senator?
“Snail Mail” (USPS), on the other hand, has to be opened, stamped as received, categorized, and logged in. It must then be physically placed into someone’s inbox to be processed".
The page can be found at www.justifiableneed.com/action.
Thank you for your consideration.
Matthew Andras
President
Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners
www.justifiableneed.com
www.facebook.com/cnjfo
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By HBecwithFn7
Can anyone kindly offer some suggestions on where to go in NW NJ (Warren, Hunterdon counties), for personal self-defense or martial arts training? My young niece will be graduating from HS in the next two weeks, and will be attending college at U of MD, College Park. Since she would, obviously, not be eligible for EDC until she is 21, we would like her to take some martial arts training for personal self-defense. We're just looking for a training facility that would best suit her.
All helpful suggestions, appreciated.Anywhere in the Warren, Hunterdon (Annandale, Flemignton, etc.) areas would be great.
Thanks & Regards
HB
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By Jmac92
Hello,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a firearms class/School in NJ or close to NJ??
Any comments will be appreciated! Thanks
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By Gregory Sutton · Posted
Looking to let the lwrc go this weekend, 1100 for this weekend! -
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WTS- 1.Centurion Arms CM4 5.56, factory done by Monte with 16" chf medium contour barrel with polished ramps and OD Green barrel (options no longer offered). LMT ambi handle, AST trigger, B5 stock, Colt OD green buffer tube (I sent him this to use), BG6 brake, Magpul overmold grip-----(Burris RT6 and ADM Mount not included less than 500 rounds but in keeping with CA accuracy (for those that don't know, CA are like early Noveske accuracy when John was around) printed .65 with 77gr mkt 262/black hills. With $hitty AE 55gr she still prints MOA for 5 shot groups you simply cannot find a better price as standard CM4 is 1475 new without any upgrades. Priced to move as eye on other thing ...........1k for rifle 2.Home build side charger 5.56, 14.7" BA pencil barrel with BCA upper/BCG, Aero Lower, RTB FF rail, Aero LPK, A2 stock, BCM grip........$400 for rifle prefer to use Steve at Monmouth Arms but open, both rifle fully compliant First post to post 'I'll take it' wins like I normally do, will keep up for 2-3 days then move to my usually spots but will give the NJ crew a look first any questions let me know, no trades, you want it you pay for it https://imgur.com/a/rLU4X1P
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WTS: Glock 19 Gen 4 Approx. 200 rds like new condition. Comes with original case and all contents as shown. 3 NJ compliant magazines. Standard sights. $450 with fees by buyer Located in Bergen County, willing to travel to FFL within reason. First post “I’ll take it” wins sale.
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