People wanting to buy a gun for the first time hit realization. (how much, living in)

[HB2HSV]

Originally Posted by Mr5150

Talk about misinformation. Have you bought ammo in the last three months? None of that is necessary. I’ve purchased a ton of ammo in the last three months and all that was required was my DL and a signature on a couple of forms. Took an extra 3 minutes.

As a side note if someone tries to steal my TP, they face my decision to cripple or kill

Things may have changed in the last 3 months. If so, that's progress.

Last time I bought ammo was last year, 1,000 rounds of .357 magnum.

[Sorel36]

Originally Posted by TacoSoup

So since you’ve had training that must mean you’ve often gotten beat down by regular guys? Just kidding, I couldn’t resist.

Lol I gave you the stick to beat me with i guess. I have gotten into only 1 self defense fight since learning martial arts and as soon as I defended myself the guy ran away so it was over in seconds.

Despite having training i never leave my place without a weapon of some sort because few people fight fair and you just never know. I am a firm believer in weapon ownership and weapons skills as well as open hand training.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by HB2HSV

Things may have changed in the last 3 months. If so, that's progress.

Last time I bought ammo was last year, 1,000 rounds of .357 magnum.

That's a lot of speedy loaders. Even a rare .357 rifle like a Marlin 1894c is gonna be lever action and only hold 2 speedy-loaders worth of rounds

[HB2HSV]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

That's a lot of speedy loaders. Even a rare .357 rifle like a Marlin 1894c is gonna be lever action and only hold 2 speedy-loaders worth of rounds

Yeah I think this should last me for awhile

Funny you should mention it, I recently bought a Marlin 1894c and plan to have some fun with it at the range.

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by Hawk J

I live with two German Shepherds & a rottie/lab mix. They are very loving & great friends...

That's nice.

https://harrisonk9.com/family-protection/

[1AngryTaxPayer]

Originally Posted by tikkasf

You can load your own ammunition. Although, it is some expense up front for equipment, supplies & you need to educate yourself on the process, You can either buy the components locally or online and have them shipped to you.

I've found really good deals at times. 2 presses, 8 die sets for 60 bucks. That was a steal. I can load win mag for a fraction what the stores want.

[worldcitizen10]

Originally Posted by joosoon

Nicole Brown Simpson's dog, an Akita, likely witnessed her and Ron Goldman's violent murder.


I like dogs, and they're great alarm systems. But unless they're trained to be actual attack animals (which I abhor), they're not exactly a good security guard. A rational person might move on from a house filled with an angry sounding dog or dogs, but not all break-ins are committed by people with their faculties firmly in place.

If someone wants to get to the house they'll just kill a dog. Dogs can be shot or easily poisoned. They're only good as alarm system and emotional support animal.

[worldcitizen10]

Guys you might need a gun to protect your potato patch, which would be your year's food supply, and a stash of toilet paper soon. And your dogs, which will become valuable source of protein.

[Tulemutt]

Originally Posted by worldcitizen10

If someone wants to get to the house they'll just kill a dog. Dogs can be shot or easily poisoned. They're only good as alarm system and emotional support animal.

Originally Posted by worldcitizen10

Guys you might need a gun to protect your potato patch, which would be your year's food supply, and a stash of toilet paper soon. And your dogs, which will become valuable source of protein.

You’re quite the new expert here, eh? ... on nothing

[worldcitizen10]

Originally Posted by Tulemutt

You’re quite the new expert here, eh? ... on nothing

Actually, I had lived through real and total SHTF overseas. The kind where all dogs get eaten, because there's nothing else to eat. As a civilian. So my dear, I'm afraid it's you who's expert on nothing.


You really think bad guys will spare your dog? They'd just kill it, that's what they do. And if people lack meat or food in general for a long time, they'll eat others' dogs, lure them, etc, even in the culture where they're beloved pets, yes.