Shotguns are the best choice for an "Only" Gun.

[Adam Helmer]

I have several friends and neighbors who are new to country living. They may become CCW folks down the road, but at present they are evolving from urban to very rural living. Their first shock was their learning that dialing 911 is NOT an option until we get cell service hereabouts. I gently suggested the folks buy a shotgun to deal with critters; two and four-legged that may bother their homesteads. There was reluctance at first. Within 6 months, or so, all my neighbors made the trip to the gunshop to "even the playing field."

I tell them all about how one night at 2:00 A.M., my dog asked to go out to "tinkle." I wisely looked outdoors first and saw two skunks at the birdfeeder. I put the dog in her kennel, grabbed the 12 gauge pump, fired two shots and then walked the dog on her leash. I buried the skunks after sunrise. For two weeks I listened and NO ONE ever asked about the 2:00 am shots! Bottom line: we are on our own in the boonies and the "Cavalry" probably will NOT respond.

For the men, I suggest a 12 gauge and offer instruction here on the farm. For a widow living nearby, I suggested a 20 gauge. All are now armed and living more comfortably than they did in the big city.

Adam