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<blockquote data-quote="Catatonic" data-source="post: 1520892" data-attributes="member: 7966"><p>That's what my wife uses. Also, a shiny stainless steel or better, chrome barrel .38 is better. It is better to scare off an intruder than actually try to shoot them.</p><p></p><p>Almost all self-defence usage of a firearm takes place within a 9 to 15 foot range (3% 0-9 feet and 10% over 15 feet). That is why self-defence specialists recommend a short-barrel shotgun over a pistol.</p><p>The gun industry promotes handguns and rifles because they cost more and profit margins are higher.</p><p></p><p>Regardless, I feel comfortable using either a handgun or a shotgun but realizing I don't have time to aim by bringing the gun sights up to eye level. I rarely practice by "aiming" but shooting from the hip level. Once you learn to hit a milk jug from 15 feet without "aiming", you feel safer. An attacker will be able reach you within 1.5 seconds from 21 feet which is the average time to retrieve your pistol and fire.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion based on experience and training.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catatonic, post: 1520892, member: 7966"] That's what my wife uses. Also, a shiny stainless steel or better, chrome barrel .38 is better. It is better to scare off an intruder than actually try to shoot them. Almost all self-defence usage of a firearm takes place within a 9 to 15 foot range (3% 0-9 feet and 10% over 15 feet). That is why self-defence specialists recommend a short-barrel shotgun over a pistol. The gun industry promotes handguns and rifles because they cost more and profit margins are higher. Regardless, I feel comfortable using either a handgun or a shotgun but realizing I don't have time to aim by bringing the gun sights up to eye level. I rarely practice by "aiming" but shooting from the hip level. Once you learn to hit a milk jug from 15 feet without "aiming", you feel safer. An attacker will be able reach you within 1.5 seconds from 21 feet which is the average time to retrieve your pistol and fire. Just my opinion based on experience and training. [/QUOTE]
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