Fat Boy
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What a title, huh?
OK, a shotgun, to me, is a necessity in a gun battery; it can shoot birds, clay targets, can be used for home defense, and could, with practice and slugs, be used to take game up to deer sized, I think. So that is the first necessary firearm in a collection, in my thinking.
Now, from there, it seems a .22 would be next; good for plinking, small varmint control? and taking small game, and in a worst-case scenario could see use as a defensive weapon and is easily "packable" with quite a bit of ammunition-
So, is a rifle necessary? or would the shotgun suffice? Thinking about hunting- I understand the defensive angle of a battle rifle, but wonder if a shotgun with an extended magazine and plenty of shells wouldn't work pretty well? (Pump gun, by the way)
Finally, for the present; if a guy wants to go with a concealed carry permit, what is the recommendation with the above? And how good would a "concealable" handgun be in a SHTF scenario?
Finally, (I know, I already said that, sorry) would a 1911 with a .22 conversion kit be acceptable as a "one handgun" for all purposes?
Thanks for listening; I hope this is understandable
OK, a shotgun, to me, is a necessity in a gun battery; it can shoot birds, clay targets, can be used for home defense, and could, with practice and slugs, be used to take game up to deer sized, I think. So that is the first necessary firearm in a collection, in my thinking.
Now, from there, it seems a .22 would be next; good for plinking, small varmint control? and taking small game, and in a worst-case scenario could see use as a defensive weapon and is easily "packable" with quite a bit of ammunition-
So, is a rifle necessary? or would the shotgun suffice? Thinking about hunting- I understand the defensive angle of a battle rifle, but wonder if a shotgun with an extended magazine and plenty of shells wouldn't work pretty well? (Pump gun, by the way)
Finally, for the present; if a guy wants to go with a concealed carry permit, what is the recommendation with the above? And how good would a "concealable" handgun be in a SHTF scenario?
Finally, (I know, I already said that, sorry) would a 1911 with a .22 conversion kit be acceptable as a "one handgun" for all purposes?
Thanks for listening; I hope this is understandable