Gun Control & RKBA

iiibbb

(1,448 posts) Wed Feb 20, 2013, 09:47 AM Feb 2013

Biden says... buy a double barrelled shotgun [View all]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/02/19/biden-advises-americans-buy-a-double-barreled-shotgun-for-protection/

Vice President Joe Biden told Americans Tuesday that a few blasts of a shotgun should be ample for self defense, as he pushed White House gun reform plans.

“If you want to protect yourself get a double barreled shotgun,” Biden said, on a Facebook forum hosted by “Parents Magazine” as he related advice he once gave to his wife Jill, as their home in Delaware was in a secluded area.

“‘Jill, if there is ever a problem, walk out on the balcony, flick that double-barreled shotgun and fire two blasts outside the house.’”

“You don’t need an AR-15 (semi automatic rifle) … it is harder to use, and in fact you don’t need 30 rounds to protect yourself. Buy a shotgun.”

A double barreled shotgun kicks like a mule. It is a fine choice, but I certainly don't think it's the right choice for everyone.

The right choice is a gun you can use safely, aim reliably, and feel comfortable shooting. Also... have some sort of plan that doesn't mean the gun first.

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Biden says... buy a double barrelled shotgun [View all] iiibbb Feb 2013 OP

Instead of a shotgun ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #1

That would be a nice addition to my collection slackmaster Feb 2013 #2

Great Choice ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #6

I love Joe. .....and agree with him. Tippy Feb 2013 #3

I like him too but the problem is gejohnston Feb 2013 #10

I'm sure all his secret service guys abide by this wish as well. appal_jack Feb 2013 #58

Message auto-removed CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #4

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! slackmaster Feb 2013 #22

I would assume so in most urban areas... Bay Boy Feb 2013 #43

No recoil issue with that and reloading is a cinch. DonP Feb 2013 #5

Yes, because of course everyone needs to own a gun or two or three. SheilaT Feb 2013 #7

Then, can I have yours? holdencaufield Feb 2013 #8

As if I have one. SheilaT Feb 2013 #11

I admire your lack of adversity. holdencaufield Feb 2013 #14

I have a feeling that it's not so unusual. SheilaT Feb 2013 #17

I'm unclear ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #19

Please notice the name I'm posting under. SheilaT Feb 2013 #41

"They're not the gender I'm interested in" holdencaufield Feb 2013 #44

She has a cigarette? GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #39

So as far as gun control goes... Bay Boy Feb 2013 #42

just like I tell the anti choice crowd gejohnston Feb 2013 #12

what point of mine are you responding to? iiibbb Feb 2013 #13

Not a bad choice, not as good as an AR but they are cheaper. ileus Feb 2013 #9

Message auto-removed CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #24

Ash sez ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #26

Even a boomstick is effective when everyone else has diddle. iiibbb Feb 2013 #32

As long as it's not another butchered Stevens 311D. My "Circle G" still has 28" bbls. Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #48

I am with Joe on this riqster Feb 2013 #15

Glocks are simple iiibbb Feb 2013 #23

You'd be surprised. riqster Feb 2013 #31

A Glock is so simple, I don't even need a gun smith. iiibbb Feb 2013 #33

That is not because of the Glock riqster Feb 2013 #36

Simplicity. Straw Man Feb 2013 #37

The Veep was talking about a daily-use standpoint riqster Feb 2013 #38

Jared Loughner found a Glock simple enough to use. mwrguy Feb 2013 #52

He also took a taxi.... iiibbb Feb 2013 #53

How many people did he kill with his taxi? mwrguy Feb 2013 #54

It got him there... iiibbb Feb 2013 #55

Thank you for being reasonable.. Tippy Feb 2013 #28

Pols should stick to things they know about ProgressiveProfessor Feb 2013 #16

The what would they do? iiibbb Feb 2013 #20

fire a warning shot in florida and expect to go to prison. bubbayugga Feb 2013 #46

I'm sure someone will follow Joe's advice and end up arrested for discharging a firearm ... spin Feb 2013 #18

In my neighbourhood ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #21

Double Barrel vs Pump Shotgun -- with reloading holdencaufield Feb 2013 #25

The sound of a cocking shotgun can be enough to run off a burglar or thief. Lint Head Feb 2013 #27

The pump action shot gun you picture ... holdencaufield Feb 2013 #29

But then again it isn't defensively smart to give up your position or have an unready weapon. iiibbb Feb 2013 #30

At least it would if the burglar or thief had HEARD that sound before. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #57

My single barrel shotgun has proven to work just fine twice and all I had to do was cock it, appleannie1 Feb 2013 #34

According to some prohibitionists, that does not count as a defensive gun use. iiibbb Feb 2013 #35

When I am standing in my diningroom in the middle of the night and a stranger is in my basement appleannie1 Feb 2013 #50

What sound does your single barrel shotgun make ...... oldhippie Feb 2013 #45

Wow! A lot of DU members aren't totally supporting the VP. All of them must be NRA shills. DonP Feb 2013 #40

Warning Shots can be DGUs (Kleck) jimmy the one Feb 2013 #47

Imagine! Joe Biden engenders a debate over proper home-defense guns! Eleanors38 Feb 2013 #49

Biden needs to stop with these types of comments. Dr_Scholl Feb 2013 #51

Fire two blasts, look the intruder in the eye, then say "TAG! I'm it!" and run. cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #56

What is interesting about Jenoch Feb 2013 #59

Probably the best choice for me. The Green Manalishi Feb 2013 #60

I guess if you could get the person/persons breaking your door down to sign a contract to just steal Yavapai Feb 2013 #62

Well, I always try The Green Manalishi Feb 2013 #63

Double barrel, Joe? kudzu22 Feb 2013 #61

Hey Biden, just issue me one and I will be there for the drills. Thanks Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2013 #64

And, don't forget Joe, she should yell, "this is my boom stick!!!" aikoaiko Feb 2013 #65