Guns Every Homestead Should Have

It has been requested that I use some sort of cool pseudonym. After much thought, I have decided to use the name “Hammer Down.” In the military, this means erectile dysfunction, but in my business it means Hauling Ass.

Every homestead should have 3 guns. More would be good. Less would be unacceptable. First, a shotgun, normally used to take small game and birds depending on a shot size but can be versatile enough to take large game. This includes bears, elk, and dear. A bad guy, should you find one in your front yard, will be easily intimidated or eliminated. The ultimate in home defense. The always delicious 12 gauge shot gun.

Second, a substantial rifle, depending on caliber, capable of taking any size game up close or way out yonder. Scoped or un-scoped, they come in all flavors. You can choose one to suit your purpose and taste. The most powerful long range option.

Third, a handgun. Useless in all but close range situations, in various calibers. Most useful for home defense, or toting around the property. In the .22 flavor most useful for pot meat or small game i.e. squirrels, rabbits, and Quail if you are good with it.

A .22 rifle would always be handy. But not quite enough for home defense in a SHTF type situation. Perfect for teaching young shooters and perfecting marksmanship skills. I predict that the last round ever fired on this planet will be the ever popular .22 long rifle.

My ultimate, bare minimum, homestead battery would include the following:
A long barrel 12 gauge repeating shotgun,
A scoped hunting rifle of substantial caliber, .270, 30-06, 30-30, insert your choice here.
A common semiautomatic battle rifle. AR-15, AK-47, M1A, or equivalent type weapon.
A repeating .22 rifle of your choice.
And last but not least, a handgun of substantial caliber and magazine capacity. At least 9 mm, but not more than .45 caliber.

That’s JUST WHAT I THINK…
-Hammer Down