"We want a house (hand)gun."

[Adam Helmer]

My nice neighbors came by yesterday with the question posted above, "We want a house gun." We chatted a bit and I determined they had NO guns in their house at present! I live nearby and know we have bears, skunks, coons and burglars aplenty; even here in the remote country.

I suggested they get a 20 or 12 gauge pump shotgun to cover all the bases in the near term and then we would discuss handgun needs and proficiency over the Summer. They wanted a handgun as their primary arm and I suggested a retired couple with no kids are best served with a shotgun in the near term and they have a nice 20 gauge pump on establishment now.

Over the Summer we will shoot handguns on my backyard range and I think they will see it takes much practice to be proficient with a handgun. Many of us like handguns, but in many cases a shotgun is better.

Adam