As you know you’ll need at least one gun to effectively survive the volatile situation we will have to endure, the question is how do you know you’re choosing the right gun. Ideally, you will have an arsenal of different firearms for different situations, but if you plan on only procuring one weapon to defend yourself from potential attackers during the SHTF scenario, your choice in what firearm to procure will mostly come down to personal preferences.
A shotgun would be thought by many to be the most versatile firearm you could select to defend yourself in a SHTF situation. A shotgun is a very powerful weapon, and it also makes a statement that most other guns can’t compare to. If someone is trying to enter your home by force, when they see you pointing a shotgun right at them they will know that you can literally blow a hole right through them, and the chances of surviving that are slim to none.
While a shotgun is useful on so many levels, many people would prefer the feel of a pistol, or maybe even a revolver. A handheld pistol or revolver can certainly get the job done, and it is also far easier to conceal than a shotgun would be.
Rifles are typically better suited for hunting. If someone was trying to choose just one gun, a rifle probably wouldn’t be their best option. Having a rifle sure is a lot better than having no guns at all though. The 22 caliber rifle is one of the most common guns and could likely be obtained at a cheaper cost than other firearm options. The ammunition is also cheaper, due to its abundance. Finding bullets for a 22 caliber rifle will be easier than any other type of ammunition.
A perfect scenario would be to have 2 guns instead of one. Sorry, a perfect scenario would be to have a diverse arsenal of firearms, but some don’t have the interest in taking things to that level. When you commit to arming yourself with 2 firearms instead of just one though, you can have the best of both worlds. You can have a pistol with a holster attached to your body for easy access, and you can have a powerful shotgun when that is necessary as well.
