I really wanted to get the laser shield for our 2nd story condo http://www.lasershield.net/, but my wife is completely against the idea of getting an alarm system because she says she will forget to arm it, the cats might set it off, and she will eventually get so tired of it she just wont bother with it. I then said listen honey we are either going to get the alarm system or a shotgun, pick one. To my complete shock she said, get the shotgun, just dont spend a ton of money on it. I was so sure she wouldnt choose the shotgun that I didnt have anything to say back to her other then "ok, I'll get a shotgun".
I am not worried about our posessions being stolen as they can be replaced, Im worried about a break in while my wife is home and I am not, as I travel frequently. An alarm system can monitor the front door and windows which are the only way in and out while she is in the bedroom sleeping or the kitchen for instance. A shotgun on the other hand is obviously more effective than an alarm as long as she can get to it in time, which would requite that it not be locked in the gun safe, which would be another issue entirely.
When I told my wife that she will need to practice with the shotgun she simply said "oh please...it is a shotgun...you point and shoot"...she has never even shot a shotgun before... At the same time...it is sort of hard to argue with her logic.
I want to make an unbiased decision...its pretty hard to do though with the thought of getting to buy a new gun lol, which is why I am asking for opinions before I run out and buy another gun...and before you mention it...no, I cannot buy both, its one or the other guys.
I am not worried about our posessions being stolen as they can be replaced, Im worried about a break in while my wife is home and I am not, as I travel frequently. An alarm system can monitor the front door and windows which are the only way in and out while she is in the bedroom sleeping or the kitchen for instance. A shotgun on the other hand is obviously more effective than an alarm as long as she can get to it in time, which would requite that it not be locked in the gun safe, which would be another issue entirely.
When I told my wife that she will need to practice with the shotgun she simply said "oh please...it is a shotgun...you point and shoot"...she has never even shot a shotgun before... At the same time...it is sort of hard to argue with her logic.
I want to make an unbiased decision...its pretty hard to do though with the thought of getting to buy a new gun lol, which is why I am asking for opinions before I run out and buy another gun...and before you mention it...no, I cannot buy both, its one or the other guys.