are the shotguns from Walmart any good?

[Adam West]

You'll probably have some work to do on your house (walls, etc.) in addition to cleaning up your floors, if you use a shot gun for home defense. That said it can be effective. And you don't need to be a very good shot.

Hopefully, it will never have to be used. I have my trusty Pug and Golden Retriever for home protection and if things get really out of control, my 11 year old has a replica Red Rider BB Carbine Action BB Gun right out Xmas Story and that thing has some power for a one pump BB gun. We had some rabbits in our garden a couple of weeks ago and joked around with my wife that I should shoot them with Ole Blue. My wife told me to go ahead thinking it would scare them off until I informed her that I probably would kill the rabbit. She insisted no way could I kill a rabbit with a BB gun. I guess she really has no clue the damage that bb gun can inflict. I can shoot an aluminum can from at least 50 yards away and it shoots a hole right through it. I realize a rabbit and aluminum can are different but it would be a 15 yard shot and not 50....as a side note I was kidding about shooting the rabbit and surprised that my wife was insistent that the bb gun could not kill it.

[Gorn Captain]

I could use some cheap assault weapons.
Could any of you ship some heavy artillery out to me? I'll trade you a carded Mego Joker for an AK-47...

Don't forget to put "gift" on the customs receipt....
I don't want to have to raid the customs office demanding my guns!

[alex]

You'll probably have some work to do on your house (walls, etc.) in addition to cleaning up your floors, if you use a shot gun for home defense. That said it can be effective. And you don't need to be a very good shot.

LOL............., yeah I can imagine in houses in the states, the walls are just made of card, it would be like swiss cheese.

[argent007]

You'll probably have some work to do on your house (walls, etc.) in addition to cleaning up your floors, if you use a shot gun for home defense. That said it can be effective. And you don't need to be a very good shot.

[Adam West]

It's actually uncommon to find guns in any department store.

Walmart and K-mart are two big exceptions.

In the sticks (like around where I am) most people get their guns at the local sport/fishing shop

There is some hole in the wall shop we always pass when we vacation in West Virginia called "Honeymooners Gun shop". I have been half tempted to park and take a look around but then I let common sense get in the way.

[Mikey]

What a strange thread, I cant imagine walking into a super market/store and buying a shot gun.

It's actually uncommon to find guns in any department store.

Walmart and K-mart are two big exceptions.

In the sticks (like around where I am) most people get their guns at the local sport/fishing shop

[Adam West]

I don't much about guns (never owned one). Someone I know who does own a gun for home protection told me that they would recommend taking a gun safety course and give you an opportunity to shoot various firearms. They said, they will give you tips on different guns for different purposes and probably good advice as to whether it is worth buying a basic model at Wal-Mart or going up market a bit knowing that you are basically using it for self protection. I personally have avoided owning one because I know it would have to be loaded at all times if there was a break in. I know it is easy to imagine that you would remain cool under pressure be able to load, take aim, etc. but it usually doesn't work out that way. I just have never felt comfortable taking the risk in the offchance that my kids found it and started fooling around with it. Ironically, my dad had two guns that were kept underneath his bed and loaded at all times. I knew not to even think about looking at them unless I wanted a beating and although he basically had it for home protection; I never saw him fire a single round even though I knew he had seen combat action in Korea and grew up on a farm hunting so I don't think he would have had any reservations about using it if someone broke in.

[livnxxxl]

What a strange thread, I cant imagine walking into a super market/store and buying a shot gun.

Wal-Mart is America's one stop shopping source for just about anything on your shopping list (except for REMEGO's)

You need a shot gun? NO PROBLEM

You need an oill change? NO PROBLEM

You need an oil change for your shotgun? NO PROBLEM

You need a Mattel retro action Mego figure? SORRY - WE DON'T CARRY THOSE.

[jds1911a1]

What a strange thread, I cant imagine walking into a super market/store and buying a shot gun.

one of the truly great things about America we can get guns in Walmart and Kmart

[alex]

What a strange thread, I cant imagine walking into a super market/store and buying a shot gun.

[toys2cool]

I'm guessing the newer models are easier to handle - my old Mossberg had one hell of a kickback.

It was literally like holding and firing a cannon

No matter what kind you get just make sure you first test it out firing at the hip

i'll keep that in mind, thanx guys

[Mikey]

I'm guessing the newer models are easier to handle - my old Mossberg had one hell of a kickback.

It was literally like holding and firing a cannon

No matter what kind you get just make sure you first test it out firing at the hip

[livnxxxl]

Hey Da, That sucks man! I hate Indian givers. No I don't I take that back.

Seriously though I do dislike people that give you something and then want it back. Makes a lot of sense to give it huh?

Anyway...I know nothing of the Wal-Mart guns. With Wal-Mart selling it I would be a bit leary. I put little faith in Wal-Mart's merchandise.

Best of luck to you!

[Brazoo]

Hey guys I make no judgments! Seriously, I hope you get a good deal!

I just don't know anything about shotguns and I wanted to post the Junior Walker video because it rules

[toys2cool]

Home intruders don't usually care if you are a lover or fighter...lol.

I like having weapons...I sleep better at night...

same here

especially lately, I've been having nightmares about someone breaking in...so just wanna be safe