Americans, what would be the best gun for home protection?

Q. I'm from the United Kingdom and I am looking to move to the USA in April, I have always wanted to purchase a gun but they don't give us that right back here. So my question is, what gun would you say would be effective for home safety? And also what gun do you use?

A. For home defense I would recommend a Remington 870 pump shotgun 12 GA or 20 GA if the recoil from the 12 is to much.

If you want a handgun, depends on you price and what is comfortable to you.

For beginners I recommend you practice with a. 22 and move up to the 9mm.

For home defense/ carry with a handgun the 9mm and .45 ACP are good.

Since I'm 19 I still got another year and a half before I can get a CCW and handgun. But there are many great choices these are popular brands:
Colt
S&W
Ruger
Glock
CZ
Beretta
H&K

In America you can go to a shooting range and rent a few guns to shoot and see what you like.

Normally I would say the larger .45 ACP for home defense but given your lack of experience a 9mm hollow point would be best. The Glock 17 and 19 are good aswell as the CZ 75 sp-01 and Beretta 92. If you decide to go with the .45 ACP try a Glock 21 or 1911. For a revolver a S&W chambered in .357 Magnum is good also. You should try each to see what fits you best.

Here's a link to S&W website:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category4_750001_750051_757767_-1_757751_757751_image

What is your favorite weapon of choice for securing your home? I'm about to make a purchase.?

Q. I'm about to purchase a Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader and a Glock 21 .45 or M&P45. Let me know if there are any better selections for personal and home safety.

A. Moss 500 is excellent with either pistol grip only or fold out stock. Glock in .40 S&W is tops. a S&W M&P .45 is a good choice too.

However, I personally prefer a standard Gov't 1911A1 and for a long arm, nothing makes them think twice like racking back an L1A1.

What kind of gun is not lethal but can stun/immobilise a victim? (specifically i'm thinking of home security)

Q. It is specifically meant for personal and home safety. Should not be lethal - hence free from hassles of licensing but have power to stun or immobilise victims; it should be simple and cost-effective enough to make, preferably on our own; it may use chemicals, minor explosives or electronic devices etc but should not be dangerous to keep it; also handy enough to carry around
It should have a reach of at least 30 meters.

A. The very first thing that you need to think about is your safety and the safety of the others in the house that you live in. That also includes any small children that may get a hold of such a thing.Then why non-lethal? Because you would rather not kill a person, if that is your view I completely respect that, or is it the permit issue? Tazers and other non lethal devices can kill or seriously injure a child as easy as a gun. You will need to think about where to store it, how easy it will be for you to get to it, and how effective it will be. They make guns that shoot rubber bullets, or nets that are very effective, but they cost a lot. The cheapest and most reliable device you could use is a 12 gage shotgun. Typically there is no permit issues because they are primarily used for hunting. You can get them with shorter stocks and barrels so they are easier to maneuver in your home. Remember what ever is dangerous to intruders is dangerous to you. If this device is not strong enough to keep them under control until help comes then you only have an angry, injured, criminal which is not a good thing to have in your house.

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