heaterbob 53 Posted August 20, 2014 9mm, also keep a 10" bowie knife incase "they" need one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lien 1 Posted August 20, 2014 9mm HP or .45.. both are within reach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted August 20, 2014 9mm, also keep a 10" bowie knife incase "they" need one That is funny! Years ago the cops told my dad in NY they had no issue if he kept a gun In the house. They suggested that if he ever shot anyone that before he called them that he should do two things. First if shot outside drag them in the house. Second in case they were not armed put a kitchen knife in their hands. BTW this was in 1970. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockamole 0 Posted August 20, 2014 .45 hp in the g21 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burns 16 Posted August 20, 2014 40 S&W and a 9mm. Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earlswagger 13 Posted August 20, 2014 I keep this in my night stand.. Or a 9mm whatever I'm feeling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuRrEaLNJ 294 Posted August 20, 2014 .45 in both of ours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted August 20, 2014 +1 ...10mm w/Hornady Critical Duty No way...I use the same ammo too! Glock 20 G4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted August 20, 2014 9mm, also keep a 10" bowie knife incase "they" need one LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrap 4 Posted August 20, 2014 For a long time it was .40 S&W in the Glock 23 but also 12ga. which is what I'd probably be grabbing- I still have and use the Glock but have bought a dedicated home defense 9mm in my Sig P226 MK25 (and am carrying a 9mm S&W M&P Shield just about everywhere, every day)...but still have 12ga. shotguns in various stashed locations in the house for use in the defense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlastonburyNative 0 Posted August 20, 2014 5.56 M855 ball ammo for the apartment complex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted August 20, 2014 Why would anybody choose a handgun for home defense? I can see wearing a handgun all day, or using a handgun to answer the door, but as a defense against a home invasion? Handguns are not death rays. Rifles and shotguns are death rays. I use something black and bad with a hole drilled where it aint supposed to be drilled in NJ and a 60 round Surefire mag of tracer. I love tracer. F the drapes. I have insurance. I have the location of the heating oil tank sketched on the walls with chalk in the various rooms so I don't hit it. I want to be environmentally friendly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted August 20, 2014 Why would anybody choose a handgun for home defense? I can see wearing a handgun all day, or using a handgun to answer the door, but as a defense against a home invasion? Handguns are not death rays. Rifles and shotguns are death rays. I use something black and bad with a hole drilled where it aint supposed to be drilled in NJ and a 60 round Surefire mag of tracer. I love tracer. F the drapes. I have insurance. I have the location of the heating oil tank sketched on the walls with chalk in the various rooms so I don't hit it. I want to be environmentally friendly. Dude not debating the effectiveness of hand guns vs long guns. Just was curious what caliber hand gun people preferred for the nightstand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnawing 5 Posted August 20, 2014 12 ga buckshot or .45 ACP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reload 0 Posted August 20, 2014 XDM 40 or XDM 45. Wife has .357 mag. 12ga as back up. Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InFamous 311 Posted August 20, 2014 9mm and 12g. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings9 5 Posted August 20, 2014 1911 .45 ACP and 870 12 GA. with 4 buck....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarecrow 0 Posted August 20, 2014 My own 38 reloads with 158 gr lead semi wadcutter in a S&W model 64 along with a few single shot shotguns with stock mounted ammo holders. Firm believer on the kiss school of thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,662 Posted August 21, 2014 .223 64gr Hi-Shok SP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted August 21, 2014 .45, 5.56, and 12g 00buck are all within arms reach of the bed. PS. no kids yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted August 21, 2014 depends what room and floor im on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted August 21, 2014 .380 or .45LC/.410 depending on where I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golf battery 1,223 Posted August 21, 2014 45. But an ar with an m203 incase they run. A go pro would be sweet for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted August 21, 2014 45. But an ar with an m203 incase they run. A go pro would be sweet for that. You don't have an M203 in Jersey. It's NFA DD. And they're like $1500 or more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intercooler 41 Posted August 21, 2014 12ga rubber buck, then 12ga rubber slug and then I put you down...buck and ball otherwise .45 acp critical duty, same as local PD carry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,662 Posted August 21, 2014 12ga rubber buck, then 12ga rubber slug and then I put you down... I am sorry but having anything other than lethal ammo in a weapon designated for self defense is an absolutely terrible idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleTap 0 Posted August 21, 2014 .45 Hornady Critical Duty, .410 Federal 000 Buck, & a 15 year old rat terrier with 3 teeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted August 21, 2014 45-70 Lever Gun. In case I am robbed by five guys and they all stand in front of one another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted August 21, 2014 Lol Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites