I always say, what ever gun you have.
In all seriousness, guns are not for everyone. If you do not know how to use a gun you should get some training before you get one. Firearms can provide hours of recreation when used properly. They can also cause a lifetime of pain and sorrow when not treated with respect. I know experienced gun owners who have had serious accidents and even shot themselves with their own gun. At the very lest take a hunter safety course before you purchase a weapon. Most gun stores or firing ranges can provide you with the name of an instructor or the dates of their classes.
I fully support your right to own a gun. I expect you to be responsible when you handle one.
I know that many preppers have large collections of guns and huge supplies of ammunition. I'm not one of them. I can only shoot one at a time. I think you should have a purpose for any weapon you have. If you hunt it is perfectly reasonable for you to have a hunting rifle. If you trap shoot you need a shotgun. You can have hours of fun shooting 22 cal and also air guns. Having the biggest caliber weapon on the block is just an ego trip.
If you are looking for a home defence weapon you need to consider your surroundings. I would consider how many walls your slug go through if you pull the trigger. You can kill people you love in another room with the same slug you shoot an intruder with. Unlike in the movies the bullet will not stop just because it hit something. Large caliber magnum loads can go through wood, sheet rock and bricks and still have plenty of knock down killing power. Bigger is not better.
Picking a weapon is a very personal thing. You should take plenty of time thinking it over and planning. You may even come to the conclusion that a gun is not the thing for you. Just take your time to make a choice you can live with.
Never run out and buy a gun in a panic, for show or when you are upset. Take time to compare, study and plan before you act.
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