A Beginner’s Guide to Home Defense Guns

By GDC Staff

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Home defense is the literal act of defending your home against a threat. When we say “home,” we mean the physical property and the people and possessions inside it. What threatens a home could be a lot of different things: burglars, rapists, jackboots, wolves, bears — whatever you may encounter. The ideal home defense gun can address them all but primarily the threat most likely to occur.
The best gun for home defense is one that, when handled safely and competently, provides peace-of-mind. It doesn’t matter if it’s a handgun, shotgun or rifle but there are certain qualities that benefit a home defense gun more than others. This article will detail what to look for in a home defense gun and we’ll use brands and specific models to illustrate examples.
Handguns
Glock 17
Handguns are by far the most popular choice for a home defense gun because they’re the most plausible choice. Given their size and range, most handguns are intended to engage targets at short distances. They’re also highly maneuverable in enclosed spaces like inside a hallway or turning through doorways.
While the implied argument here is “smaller is better,” let’s nip that in the bud right now. Smaller is more comfortable for concealed carry, but

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