Rocketmedic
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A couple of 22 rifles and a few bricks of decent ammo would do the same.
OK, this is not one of those "which is better" posts, I just wanted to check the temperature of the room to see what someone else thought about this.
So, my wife works for the CDC and just before that with the Red Cross, one of the Sr. people in the emergency disaster group. I've gotten free passes to many "Emergency Preparedness" classes and courses with some really impressive instructors (people who've been there done that)
I noticed one common thing quite a few of them said and it got me thinking, the phrase was something like "There are a few people who are dear to me who do not have an emergency disaster plan... so I am their emergency disaster plan"
One of the guys gave a perfect example. He has a wife and two kids, so does his sister and brother in-law whom he is very close with. He says when he stores provisions, he stores enough for at least 8 people, to include his sister, brother in-law and two kids. Good guy.
So as I get my prepping house in order, I've noticed a few people (my brother, my wifes mom/step father) know they "should" prepare but it's low on the priority list so I am taking it upon myself get a few security weapons to supply them with should the SHTF. Currently the AR prices are ridiculously low, Deltons for $399, PSA's for $459 and with black friday around the corner, I was considering getting a couple of extras of something that was easy to learn and effective, cheap but reliable and my choices have come down to long guns, primarily an AR or Shotgun. (ie: my mother in law is an emergency room nurse of 7 years and an RN for the past 12 so we are DEFINITELY going to try and keep her safe should things go south.) the mother in-law is also a good 115 lbs soaking wet and she is not a huge fan of guns in general but is smart enough to know she'd need one should some goon come climbing in through her window.
With that in mind, which would you choose if you were getting a couple of extra firearms for loved ones should the worst happen?
Just curious. Thanks
Thank you! I worked my way through this thread to post the same. You can give a complete lesson on use of a $100 used H&R style single shot in 30 seconds.
I would not go with a shotgun for the reasons already mentioned. A pistol in untrained hands is more of a liability than a long gun. I would go with the AR and get them to the range.
If you'd have read the OP, you'd have noted he was asking "What to buy to hand to family when they show up at the door unarmed?" There is no 'get them to the range', it's showtime! You are either wealthier and/or kinder than I. I have a few milsurps that I could hand out, they can butter-knife brigade it from there.
Just my personal experience, of course, but when working with new shooters it seems much easier to get them to keep a rifle pointed in the right direction, than a handgun (I am more worried about their chances to hurt themselves or friendlies, and less worried about their ability to hurt bad guys, so...)
To make what I'm saying a little more clear, the intention is not to buy these firearms to say "Hey! Catch!" and chuck it at them through the window but should the situation ever arise (and I hope if never does) and I am asked for my help in this area, I'd like to have something on hand. I shoot/train both and I have both so I'm good with either.
With that in mind, which would you choose if you were getting a couple of extra firearms for loved ones should the worst happen?
Just curious. Thanks