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Protect Your Home
The right home defense firearm, set up properly, stored safely, and a plan everyone in the house understands.
Home Defense Options
Any of these can do the job. The best one is the one you train with and can get to quickly.
Handgun
Easy to store in a quick-access safe and to handle in tight hallways.
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Simple and effective at home distances. A pump is reliable and affordable.
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Light recoil, high capacity, and legal to own in Indiana.
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Can You Own an AR-15 or AK-47 in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana has no assault weapon ban and no magazine capacity limit, so adults who can legally own guns can…
Read guideChoosing Your First Handgun: A Practical Beginner's Guide
Choose your first handgun by fit and purpose, not by brand hype. Decide what it's mainly for, such as home…
Read guideSet It Up Right
A weapon light, sights you can see in the dark and a suppressor to protect your hearing indoors all make a real difference. Eligible suppressors now transfer same day on a Form 4473.
Store It Safely
Keep home defense guns secured from children and visitors but reachable by you. A quick-access safe does both. Know your rights and responsibilities, too.
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How to Store Guns to Prevent Rust: Humidity, Oil and Cases
To store guns without rust, clean them, wipe off fingerprints, and coat metal with a thin layer of gun oil…
Read guideIndiana Red Flag Law: How the Jake Laird Law Works
Indiana's red flag law, called the Jake Laird law (IC 35-47-14), lets police seize firearms from someone they believe is…
Read guideHow Do Suppressors Work? Suppressor Meaning Explained
A suppressor is a muzzle device that traps and slows the expanding gas behind a bullet so the gunshot is…
Read guideCommon Questions
What is the best gun for home defense?
The one you can handle confidently and practice with. Handguns, pump shotguns and AR-15s are all common choices; come handle each at the shop.
Can I use a suppressor for home defense in Indiana?
Yes. Suppressors are legal to own in Indiana, and eligible ones now transfer on a Form 4473.
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