pmh wrote:
> On Mar 23, 9:13 pm, Harald Gentexeater <pipe_nur...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> There have been a couple of burglars here lately
>> who broke into houses and they stole a lot of
>> valuable stuff.
>>
>> I don't want a burglar in my house, so which is the
>> best gun to defend my house against criminals???
> 
> 12-ga is highly effective but very awkward indoors. One of the most
> effective rounds out there is the lowly and often overlooked .22-long
> rifle. Forget Dirty Harry. One need not use "lethal force" to be
> effective in self-defense. Decent quality 22's can be found for $200
> or less at any reputable gun shop. Be sure of yourself and your
> ability to manage the weapon effectively and correctly. Be sure of
> local restrictions. A court defense of your Constitutional right to
> self-defense could well cost more than anything the thief might have
> made off with.

Yeahbut, the peashooter doesn't have the
intimidation value of a 12 Ga. You might
not even have to use the 12 Ga. That's
part of the point.