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In these uncertain times more and more families are buying guns to protect their homes and possessions. What kind of gun do you use for personal protection? Show a picture of your favorite gun that you use for home protection.

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Smith and Wesson SD 40

For sport and protection I go shooting with friends and I also sleep with it near my bed at night just in that unfortunate event that I may need it. Also I like to train by shooting a lot whether at …More

Fun Times

Fun times, For my protection. Im a victim of domestic violence. So I started looking into guns for protection, Its now a weekend activity to go out shooting this and a 9mm, m44, and pump action 22. I…More

Show Us Your Guns

As persuasion with teeth.I deeply believe one wrongs to do ANY harm to another, save when measured, even deadly force is explicitly required to stop an attacker from inflicting likely & great harm up…More

Show Us Your Guns

I own guns because I love to shoot and for a piece of mind. I always know I'm safe. Plus it's my right to keep and bear arms. Why would I go against my rights?"God grants liberty only to those who lo…More

Show Us Your Guns

Because we live in a somewhat remote rural area, it makes me feel more comfortable knowing that the protection of a gun is available if needed. Too, I feel better knowing that when my wife is home al…More

Smith and Wesson

To protect my home and family. I also like shoot guns as a hobby. I just got into guns and I think they are very cool when used properly. And there are alot of stupid people out there and you never k…More

Show Us Your Guns

This gun is used for home protection and it's one of those just because I want one gun. I do carry a Springfield XD .45 5" tactical for self defense. The Saiga was purchased to ensure that i would no…More

Show Us Your Guns

Protection around the home Live way off in the woods so doubt anyone would try to break in but, going to hurt them more than they hurt me, if they do. I don't hunt, except skunks, possums, and diller…More

Show Us Your Guns - Kimber Ultra Carry II

Self protection. I generally carry whenever I'm away from the house unless I'm in a free-fire zone, which I tend to avoid. (Free-fire zones are those in which it's illegal to carry with a license, me…More

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