The Second Amendment protects us for our right to bear arms. However, bearing arms is impossible if you don’t own a gun. There are a few ways that you can arm your home – including knowing what guns to buy and how to keep them safe if you have kids in the house. Of course, you can also have other means of protection if you don’t have a gun or can’t afford to buy one.
With more and more violence erupting throughout the US and home invasions making the news on a regular basis, it’s important that you focus on arming your home in one way or another.
Guns to consider owning:
- 12 gauge shotgun
- Glock 19
- 22 Rifle
- AR-15
- Remington 700
Realistically, you could own several guns, allowing you to have the gun that is needed for the job. Whether you opt for a shotgun, a pistol, or even a long-range rifle, be sure that you have the ammunition for them, too. It never hurts to have a few boxes since you never know when you’ll need them. If you wait until there’s a reason to need it, you won’t be able to find the ammo anywhere in town.
If you have kids, firearms should be stored in a lockbox or safe. The firearms should be stored unloaded, and the ammunition should be locked away in a different area than where the firearms are.
Not sure if you want guns in the house? At the very least, you’ll want another way to take down an intruder. Options can include a taser or pepper spray.
Beyond ways to take down an intruder, you should also look at securing your home so that an intruder never gets in. Lock all your windows. Older homes may have broken locks, so inspect your home thoroughly inside and out. Invest in a security system, too. This should include exterior cameras as well as sensors on all of the doors and windows.
Today’s world is armed and ready to fight, so you have to do what it takes to protect your home and your family. Knowing what is out there so that you can do so is the best way to survive. Plus, even if you never have to protect your home, knowing that it is protected will offer a significant amount of peace of mind.
