I lock mines up. Someone is usually always home though.

I've got another question and decided to post here instead of making a new thread. Do you guys prefer flashlights or lasers on your pistols/riffles?
I heard a noise last night and went to inspect. Looked at my open sights and couldn't see a thing, so was wondering what you guys do. I guess night sights would be a great starting point.

Was open sights with a flashlight...

Now working on a semi w/ laser & flashlight combo....

To be honest, because of my wife and kidz, I would resort to the running front thrust kick...
Depends what time of the night it is.... If not, then my 1911 in 45acp....

To be honest, because of my wife and kidz, I would resort to the running front thrust kick

This is how you know Bananaclip used to watch king fu theater

  Nothin wrong with that.

I reserve my kicks for after the bad guy has 18 bleeding holes in his chest.

I reserve my kicks for after the bad guy has 18 bleeding holes in his chest.

Nah, then you going get the British Knights all bloody

Chuck said, supposed to "Kickem First"

I guess if you are talking about having to try out a few shotguns before we decide I guess you could twist my arm into it! 

The problem I have is not I am not much of a shotgun person. I have a lot confidence in my abilities with my .357 Magnum and I have very little experience with a shotgun. In an emergency if I had both to choose from I would probably take the .357 Magnum nine out of ten times. Maybe even if the shotgun was the better choice under the circumstances. Instinct and old habits die hard.

I agree with many of my forum brothers: the sentiment is that a handgun is more manuverable in a tight spot, like my bedroom or living room. Also agreed that a shotgum is nice to have for some distance. Will most others affirm that a shotgum is most useful at 25 - 100 yards? My pistol (Glock 9mm) can be used at point blank, and also can hit a target at 100 yards. In either case, proficiency is paramount, so get out and practice! Invite me to come practice with you.We all learn a lot from each other. There is strength in numbers.

Was open sights with a flashlight...

Now working on a semi w/ laser & flashlight combo....

A laser does not give you the wider range of vision that a flashlight gives. The laser is more pinpoint, the flashlight gives you a larger area of vision. For Home Defense, I'm thinking the flashlight gives you a bigger picture, a better assessment of the threat (are there more than one?), plus a look at the background (where's my daughter?). Laser is accurate at a specified distance.

I like to use both a laser sight grip and hand carry a small flashlight.  This way, in my opinion I can manipulate either when needed for better situational awareness and sight picture.  Just my .02

/slight thread derail

Regardless of the system or method you employ for home defense, please be safe when discharging any firearm in a home defense situation (or as safe as possible, given your particular circumstances).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/conn-man-shoots-masked-teen-dead-outside-worried-neighbors-home-finds-out-its-his-son/2012/09/27/4285b65a-0903-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_story.html

I don't know enough about the events pertaining to this specific incident, but I cannot begin to fathom the amount of grief and pain this parent is feeling after causing the death of his own son...

/resume thread

in Hawaii?

Neg. He lives in the America that Hawaii needs to emulate. 


..............then again Nick might shoot the intruders in the eyes with the huge bottle of lube he keeps on the nightstand...............

If that lube gets used, it wont be what is shot between the eyes...  

I think the only rifle I have left that is Hawaii legal is my SR15, all the rest I either sold or SBR'ed when I got to Texas.  That should save me some check-in weight next time I visit.  Again, if anybody is interested in a 3br townhouse in Ewa Beach let me know, I need to free up my VA loan so I can buy my next home.  Looking at 10 acres approx. 1/4 mile off the road surrounded by soybean fields on all sides, shielded from view by a mix of trees around the fence line and secured with a tiered approach of two cattle gates (each end of the 1/4 mile driveway), lots of lighting, couple dogs, and as much discretion as one can have in the community as a home based FFL.

flashlight cause night sights are expensive

flashlight cause night sights are expensive

By this reasoning.

"Rocks, cause guns and ammo are expensive"

 

flashlight cause night sights are expensive

ASK HIM "WHO'S THERE?"

THEN QUICKLY ANSWER YOUR OWN QUESTION........ 

"IT'S ME STABBING YOU IN THE FACE....."

I sleep nekkid so i can whip slap them with my flaccid manhood faster than a chameleon's tongue. Flashlight in the other hand.

I sleep nekkid so i can whip slap them with my flaccid manhood faster than a chameleon's tongue. Flashlight in the other hand.

What if it's a cold night and the turtle is in the shell?

His turtle is always in the shell.

He ain't whipping anything. 

It's true it doesn't make a very good self defense weapon, but it's enough to keep Mrs. Barrels happy.

Different tools occupy one hand, but the other always has a 3d maglite when investigating bumps in the night.

I sleep nekkid so i can whip slap them with my flaccid manhood faster than a chameleon's tongue. Flashlight in the other hand.

Don't do that in San Francisco.

#4 buck for loud noises in the house and 9mm pistol for checking outside/answering the door. I live in a very dense neighborhood with lots of single wall construction chewed away by termites and have mapped out some shooting lanes that have more than one wall or some appliances/tools in the way. The neighborhood kids here are really nice and i'd rather die than hit one of them by accident so in some cases shooting is not an option, but the benefits are more people watching each others back so I give away stuff from the garden and make conversation any chance I get.

I must strongly agree with heavy barrels. In addition to staying proficient on your choice of weapons, there is strength in numbers. I like the idea of making friends with neighbors. I'll watch your back, you watch mine. When in the ARmy Rangers, we did not go on missions alone. We planned the entire mission with the thought that my Ranger Buddy will be there for me, I am there for him. To the point of Home Defense, I am thinking that a shotgun will scatter at some distance, but is accurate in less than 25 feet. How big is your home? I don't have a room bigger than 25 feet, so I rely on a smaller, easier to manage handgun. Do I really need my favorite 9mm Glock? Perhaps a .357 would be a better home defense weapon. What is your opinion?