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Bart wrote:You missed a good lunch buffet. Fantastic saag paneer and the samosas were sublime.

speedsix wrote:...That's either true love or an inordinate fear of Indian attack...

Well, I haven't seen any Indians in quite a while.

And she even bought me the Henry for my birthday about 6-7 years ago.

speedsix wrote:...I lived for years in a marriage where the wife hated/despised guns...saw no need for them nor did she want them in the house...I was well armed, taught my three young sons to shoot, where the guns were, and how to reach them, and she never knew that the four of us stood ready to do battle on her behalf...we hid it from her successfully for about ten years...I for much longer than that...it can be done...

I was in your situation with my wife for about ten years until our daughter was born. After a few what if scenarios and applying some logic she saw the light and gave me her blessing to get my first gun. It was only a short time later that she asked if I was going to get a CHL. I informed her that I had already received the application in the mail and my class was scheduled in about three weeks. This was about 10 years ago.

Beiruty wrote:While carrying at home is a bit "freaky" for the average joe, or soccer mom, I can see where this is plausible. However, if someone does not feel safe in his house, I would say it is the time to move out to a better place. In case, this option is not possible for whatever reason, An AK, or Shotgun is a better home defense option. Carrying a Pistol at home maybe an option. However, at home I would say you should all the time be able to retrieve your shotgun or your preferred home defense weapon, if this is not possible, security measures are to be reviewed.

Yeah, I'm working on a shotgun. I've admired the Benelli M4/1014 for a couple of years, but they are hard to find and expensive. I have recently discovered the Mossberg 930 SPX on my last trip to the local gun shop near my parents in Kansas. I had fished enough and felt like getting out for a bit and asked my dad if he wanted to come with me. He asked what I was looking for and I told him I'll know when I find it. The only thing I ended up getting was another flashlight. However, I almost walked out of there with that Mossberg. It is nice, but I'm glad I didn't just yet. They wanted $745 for it and I think I'm seeing where I can get it for around $650 down here.

On my hip as I'm typing.