Quick deployment of a firearm for home defense

[CHEMICAL]

Originally Posted by Kaos

Hadn't thought of that. Reccomend a pair?

i have the howard leight impact sports and i hiiiiiighly recommend them! they are cheaper and thinner than most and have auto shut-off, etc. i absolutely love those things! oh...and if you have a mattress with a carry handle on it...try an IWB holster clipped inside the handle....

[xxthe_beastxx]

You would be surprised how quick you can get a key in a lock, on a safe under the bed, when you hit condition 1.

Been there, done that!

[Philbert]

Originally Posted by dgg9

I strongly advise keeping a pair of electronic earmuffs next to whatever HD gun you're going to use (and esp if this is to be a .223). If you touch off an AR-15 and you're inside the same room, it's a pretty good chance you're losing some hearing, maybe permanently. Not to mention the amplification of quieter sounds is a tactical plus.

Is it really? Do any LE / military agency use hearing protection in combat?

ETA: OP, let me know if this should be taken to its own thread.

[Benjamin455]

The question of hearing protection for HD is something I have been wondering about for a LONG time. I would also like to hear some LEO and military weigh in on this one. As well as more recommendations for hearing protection.

[thetruepyromaniak]

Originally Posted by dgg9

I strongly advise keeping a pair of electronic earmuffs next to whatever HD gun you're going to use (and esp if this is to be a .223). If you touch off an AR-15 and you're inside the same room, it's a pretty good chance you're losing some hearing, maybe permanently. Not to mention the amplification of quieter sounds is a tactical plus.

I strongly recommend not using an AR as a HD Weapon. It asks for trouble with over penetration. I would recommend a shotgun or handgun.

[thetruepyromaniak]

Originally Posted by Philbert

Is it really? Do any LE / military agency use hearing protection in combat?

ETA: OP, let me know if this should be taken to its own thread.

Yes Military uses it. But some people dont, and they still have hearing, although there is a great chance of damange. My opinion is that when SHTF I dont care if im deff as long as im alive.

[thetruepyromaniak]

I really like this clock, just ordered one for myself.

Hide a gun clock

[Kaos]

Originally Posted by thetruepyromaniak

I strongly recommend not using an AR as a HD Weapon. It asks for trouble with over penetration. I would recommend a shotgun or handgun.

Unfortunately you've got a bad set of data backing that claim, whoever told it to you. AR's are actually better from a pene standpoint than 9mm/45/12ga00 in just about every test done on the matter.

[ddog101775]

Originally Posted by thetruepyromaniak

I strongly recommend not using an AR as a HD Weapon. It asks for trouble with over penetration. I would recommend a shotgun or handgun.

and so the flame war begins....again.

seriously though dude, countless conversations have been had on just about every gun forum on this subject. get ready to retract your above statement.

[thetruepyromaniak]

Its JMO....I stand behind it, If you load standard shot into a 12ga, it will not penetrate dry wall the way a 223 will. The issue isnt a hit on the target, its when you miss.