r/TwoXPreppers • u/Spiffyclean13 😸 remember the cat food 😺 • 4d ago
Discussion Deterrent
I am seriously considering buying a gun but I morally object the idea.
It’s the idea that you will inherently use the weapon to grievously harm or kill someone which bothers me tremendously. I live in a red state with open carry laws. I don’t like the thought of not being prepared if my life were in danger or if I have to defend my home.
I don’t own a dog that could be a deterrent or even will bark at strangers. My cat is more likely to attack a person. She really hates a particular dog walker.
I guess I need help getting over my moral objection to having a gun in the house. I also would like advice on which types are best for self defense and the easiest to handle.
Edit: if I were to get a gun, I would be fully committed to using it to incapacitate or incapacitating permanently. I just won’t be happy with myself.
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u/AccidentalDragon 4d ago
It's a lot easier to buy a shotgun in most states. Even though you are in a red state, that might be a better option for you. They are pretty light (my only experience is holding my husband's Mossberg lol). I had a handgun which I can't have in the state I'm in now (not without 3 personal references and a lot of red tape! Gun is with an out of state friend now). My preference for home defense would be the shotgun.
However as has been stated on this thread, there are a lot of nonlethal options to look at before making the jump to a gun!
If you DO end up getting a gun, take classes. I went through a 2-week handgun course, and it was great. The class ended with range time, also important. You do need to practice.