# Firearm BS thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 21, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070 "2021-01-21T14:26:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/1 "2021-01-21T14:26:31Z")
In my attempt to come back to forums and stay off social media - I will start this thread. I’ll kick it off w/ my fancy new purchase. is it cute? ![IMG_0684](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/c/dcaaf3d825b17130f935dc592ec802d1ebe20994.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/2 "2021-01-21T15:26:28Z")
500 rounds? What’s that, like $5,000? ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/3 "2021-01-21T15:34:11Z")
I am in the market for a shotgun. I’d like it for home defense but also possible use for hunting. Any recommendations on what to look for? Not looking to break the bank. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/4 "2021-01-21T15:49:18Z")
a shotgun might be the worst option for home defense - but anything is better than nothing. I don’t know a ton about them, but people seem to start with a Remington 870, and otherwise maybe a benelli m4 is a popular one. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/5 "2021-01-21T16:33:45Z")
I still need to apply for my pistol permit but I figured the next best thing for now is a Shotgun. Enter my house, I’ll take you out… I’m fine with repairing walls after. lol ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/6 "2021-01-21T16:39:51Z")
12 gauge #1 buck… and a mop to clean up the mess. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/7 "2021-01-21T16:51:16Z")
the #1 best thing is an AR for home defense - until you get your permit, then its an AR pistol since we can’t do SBRs here… then a pistol of your preference, and your preference is a glock, then a shotgun is last option. Every issue is a room clearing issue, and I’d prefer to not have a 3ft long shotgun fired from the hip to room clear. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/8 "2021-01-21T17:09:09Z")
I thought it was illegal to use an AR as home defense because the bullets can travel through walls and into neighbors homes? ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/9 "2021-01-21T17:42:44Z")
It’s not specifically illegal but that’s a very serious concern and why I would never consider a rifle for that purpose. An advantage of a pump action shot gun is that EVERYONE knows what that sound is and would most likely vacate while experiencing a major code brown upon hearing it. Be real, the navy seals aren’t going to be invading your house. A shotgun is fine. I like the idea of a Taurus judge with 410 pdx rounds. Close counts with that and I’m not as concerned with shooting someone three houses down… Edit: I’m aware of a situation in which a couple found their 16 year old daughter dead in a pool of blood in her bathroom due to an accidental discharge in a nearby structure. Over travel can’t be overlooked ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/10 "2021-01-21T17:55:06Z")
It is absolutely not illegal, it is THE best choice…and it comes down to universal firearm rules - know whats beyond your target in any situation, including when in your home, wouldn’t be any different in any situation or any different gun. [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/a/daf30ba0f4998d79107210e13a4aaffba91100a1.jpeg "Best Gun for Home Defense: Shotgun, AR-15, or Pistol?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3sLHGduI3w) ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/11 "2021-01-21T19:01:53Z")
Kyle you are going to make me type more than I wanted to today lol. Kevin if you want to swing over and check out some options, lmk dude! I’d be more than happy to help out, you got me as a reference if you need one as well! ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/12 "2021-01-21T19:18:02Z")
Awesome, thank you. Definitely interested as well. Do you recall what is needed for references for Tonawanda/Kenmore? My father in law is trying to tell me it can be anyone in Erie County but I thought Tonawanda was strict on needing residence within Tonawanda? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/13 "2021-01-21T19:19:45Z")
it says on the sheet. if you live in ken/ton, all 4 need to be from ken/ton. if youre Amherst its 2 Amherst, 2 Erie, and everywhere else is 4erie. I live in ken/ton if you need anyone let me know ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/14 "2021-01-21T19:20:04Z")
Amherst only required they be in the county when I got mine. Not sure on Tonawanda/Kenmore. I know Cheektowaga wants them all in Cheektowaga, at least when my buddy got his 5 or 6 years ago because most of his friends didn’t live in Cheektowaga. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/15 "2021-01-21T23:57:32Z")
Where can you even find a decent shotgun around here. Stores are nearly empty. No ammo either. In the town of Tonawanda, all my references had to be in the town. ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/16 "2021-01-22T00:07:50Z")
I had no idea bgc closed. They did a brisk business I thought. Good thing I spazzed out years ago and loaded like 20k rounds of various things lol ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/17 "2021-01-22T00:16:54Z")
On the bright side. I’ll have less to pay in ammo taxes if I can’t buy any. Wait… thats dumb Edit: looks like permit wait times are a lot better. Unless you want to add a new pistol. Then its 3-4 weeks. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/18 "2021-01-22T03:43:08Z")
ladies and girls… let’s buy this: [For sale: 9141 N CHIPPAWA Road, Caistor Centre, Ontario L0R1E0 - 40035325 | REALTOR.ca](https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/22515674/9141-n-chippawa-road-caistor-centre) ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/19 "2021-01-22T13:25:14Z")
My gun thing went off. I’ll be answering everyone’s questions throughout the day. Also, if anyone is DESPERATE for ammo I’m sure I could sell off a few thousand of whatever and still have enough for a rainy day. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2021, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070/20 "2021-01-22T13:59:49Z")
My tactical pump 500 is filled with 1 shot slug, 2nd round buck, 3rd slug etc. lol also I have my Glock on my night stand. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/firearm-bs-thread/1414070.md?page=2)