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My husband and I are having a bit of a debate on how to effectively protect our home. Simply put, he would like to get a handgun and I would like to get a protection trained German Shepherd Dog.
He feels that a handgun would be more effective in a dangerous situation. He is a former marine and for a time, he trained marines in marksmanship. I feel that handguns are very, very dangerous. The injury they cause is very instant and finite. While this might be great when aimed towards someone who is looking to do harm to your family, it is catastrophic when that injury is inflicted upon a loved one. It would be in a small safe by the bed.
I guess I should say that we have firearms in the home for hunting. They are unloaded, with trigger locks in them, and in a gun safe. The ammo is in a totally different part of the house.
There is a 9 year old in my home.
I feel a trained dog is best. They can sense an intruder before we can. They are a fantastic deterrent. They can be just as deadly as a firearm. Then there is the added bonus of having a loyal pet!
What do all of you think?
He feels that a handgun would be more effective in a dangerous situation. He is a former marine and for a time, he trained marines in marksmanship. I feel that handguns are very, very dangerous. The injury they cause is very instant and finite. While this might be great when aimed towards someone who is looking to do harm to your family, it is catastrophic when that injury is inflicted upon a loved one. It would be in a small safe by the bed.
I guess I should say that we have firearms in the home for hunting. They are unloaded, with trigger locks in them, and in a gun safe. The ammo is in a totally different part of the house.
There is a 9 year old in my home.
I feel a trained dog is best. They can sense an intruder before we can. They are a fantastic deterrent. They can be just as deadly as a firearm. Then there is the added bonus of having a loyal pet!
What do all of you think?