{"id":193779,"date":"2024-03-24T09:49:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T14:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=193779"},"modified":"2024-03-24T09:49:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T14:49:49","slug":"the-home-defense-easy-button","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-home-defense-easy-button\/","title":{"rendered":"Firearms For Home Defense &#8211; The Pros, Cons, &#038;  Easy Buttons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">11<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home defense is always a fun topic. It&#8217;s one that we often overthink, but for good reason. Our home is our sanctuary, our hideaway, our safe space. Being capable of defending it is paramount to the vast majority of gun owners. If you aren&#8217;t a gun owner and are trying to sus out what works best for home defense, you&#8217;ve come to the right spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of opinions out there on what works best for home defense. Most of these opinions aren&#8217;t wrong by any means but are often formed by experience and situations. The debate will typically revolve around what works best for home defense. A pistol, rifle, or shotgun? That&#8217;s typically a personal answer that&#8217;s dependent on your experience and individual situation. Let&#8217;s assume you&#8217;ve figured that out. That still leaves you with a vast array of firearms to pick and choose from in the categories of rifles, shotguns, and handguns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-home-defense-pistol-vs-rifle-vs-shotgun-vs-pcc\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Home Defense &#8211; Pistol vs. Rifle vs. Shotgun vs. PCC<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-pistols-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Pistols\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rifles-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Rifles\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-shotguns-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Shotguns\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pccs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">PCCs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-home-defense-easy-button-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">The Home Defense Easy Button\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-home-defense-handguns-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Home Defense Handguns\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-glock-19-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Glock 19\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sig-p365xl-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">SIG P365XL\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-home-defense-shotguns\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Home Defense Shotguns<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-mossberg-590-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Mossberg 590\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beretta-1301-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Beretta 1301\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-home-defense-rifles-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Home Defense Rifles\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-fn-15-guardian-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">FN 15 Guardian\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-iwi-tavor-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">IWI Tavor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-home-defense-pccs-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Home Defense PCCs\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-cmmg-resolute-mkgs-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">CMMG Resolute MkGs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-henry-homesteader-nbsp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"3\">Henry Homesteader\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-easy-buttons-nbsp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" data-level=\"2\">Easy Buttons\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you arrived here, and we have some easy button suggestions for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-defense-pistol-vs-rifle-vs-shotgun-vs-pcc\">Home Defense &#8211; Pistol vs. Rifle vs. Shotgun vs. PCC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, first, let&#8217;s assume you don&#8217;t know the pros and cons of each defensive firearm&#8217;s platform. You may have also noticed that I added PCC to the options because I think PCCs should differentiate from rifles in this conversation. Let&#8217;s tackle a quick overview of the pros and cons of each platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pistols-nbsp\">Pistols&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pistols tend to be very compact and easy to wield. Modern defensive handguns have low recoil and are very easy to use indoors due to their size. Pistols can also be easily wielded with one hand, making it easy to usher children to safety, call the police, lock doors, etc. Plus, if you want only one gun for concealed carry and home defense, it&#8217;s going to be a pistol.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xca-9-comp.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193612\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xca-9-comp.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xca-9-comp-400x280.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xca-9-comp-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xca-9-comp-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that pistols are underpowered compared to other options. They basically just punch holes in people, and you have to make sure that you&#8217;ve hit something effective where you&#8217;ve punched a hole. Pistols also lack a third point of contact, making them tougher to shoot accurately than long guns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rifles-nbsp\">Rifles&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Defensive rifles tend to be semi-automatic and chamber intermediate cartridges like the 5.56. Rifles tend to be quite powerful and provide better terminal ballistics than handguns by a large margin. They also tend to have light recoil and are easy to control. A third point of contact ensures you can easily aim the weapon and easily control it. Intermediate rounds tend to dissipate energy faster in drywall and similar materials, making them the safest option in the event of a miss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Civilian Defensive Rifle - Part 1 New Gas Length\" class=\"wp-image-177989\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Durka-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rifles also tend to be heavier and less compact than handguns, making them tougher to use with one hand. They are also longer, making them tough to maneuver indoors. Rifles are also considerably more expensive, as is their ammunition. Some states often have draconian laws focusing on semi-auto rifles that make them tough to access for some home defenders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shotguns-nbsp\">Shotguns&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shotguns for home defense tend to be 12 gauge shotguns in either pump or semi-auto configurations. They have shorter barrels compared to sporting shotguns. The shotgun&#8217;s main advantage is the ability to put eight to nine pellets of 00 buckshot into a threat per one pull of the trigger. Shotguns are excellent at firing a single shot that stops a target effectively. Shotguns do need to be aimed, but allow you to have some minor marksmanship issues due to the spread of the pellets as they strike a threat. Nine pellets are nine opportunities to stop a threat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-171928\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1125221723-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside with the repeating claymore is recoil. These things pack a punch at both ends. Pump guns will require two hands to operate, and shooting any shotgun one-handed is fairly difficult. Shotguns also tend to be heavier and longer than even rifles and, obviously, handguns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pccs\">PCCs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pistol caliber carbines are rifles that fire pistol rounds. They tend to be quite lightweight and easy to shoot. Most use pistol magazines, making finding magazines quite easy. Pistol ammo is also quite affordable. These guns tend to be soft recoiling and easy to control, and for those willing to take the NFA route, they are very easy to suppress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Best 10mm Handguns and Rifles\" class=\"wp-image-193635\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kriss-vector-g2-crb-10mm-auto-16in-black-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-151-rounds-1658547-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Kriss Vector shoots pistol rounds and is suppressed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main downside is that these guns are still firing pistol rounds. They might get a velocity boost from a longer barrel, but they are still poking holes. Their terminal ballistics will not touch rifle calibers in any way. At the same time, they are the same size as rifles, making them tougher to maneuver than pistols.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-home-defense-easy-button-nbsp\">The Home Defense Easy Button&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we are all on the same page. We know the pros and cons of each platform, and we can give you a few simple options to make your decision an easy one to make.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-defense-handguns-nbsp\">Home Defense Handguns&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-glock-19-nbsp\">Glock 19&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/taran-tactical-terminal-list-glock-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\">Glock 19<\/a> is a classic compact handgun now in its fifth generation. It&#8217;s an easy button because the Glock series of handguns, especially the 19, is so easy to find. Most big and small firearm retailers will have multiple in stock. Glocks are reliable, easy to use, easy to disassemble, and well-suited for self-defense. Magazines, holsters, and accessories are very common for this platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193590\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Glock-19-Gen5-3of3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glock 19 comes in optics-ready formats and has a rail for a light. Lights are a must-have for home defense purposes. The Glock 19 falls into the compact genre of firearms that make it fairly easy to carry if you so choose, but it is still quite large, so it&#8217;s easy to shoot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sig-p365xl-nbsp\">SIG P365XL&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something smaller than the Glock 19 for both home defense and concealed carry, the P365XL does fit the bill well without giving up much. It&#8217;s smaller and more efficient in its size, with OEM magazine capacities up to 17 rounds. The proprietary rail makes lights tough but not impossible. The gun is also optics-ready, which is a huge plus for me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xl-9-bxr3p-4.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193589\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xl-9-bxr3p-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xl-9-bxr3p-4-400x280.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xl-9-bxr3p-4-150x105.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/365xl-9-bxr3p-4-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the easy button for a gun capable of both home defense and concealed carry. These guns are widely available and easy to find. They have proven to be quite reliable, and their popularity has spawned plenty of holster options. For concealed carry, I&#8217;d pack a 12-round magazine and no light, but for home defense, I&#8217;d attach the light and seventeen-round magazine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-defense-shotguns\">Home Defense Shotguns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mossberg-590-nbsp\">Mossberg 590&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mossberg 590 is the dedicated tactical variant of the Mossberg 500. The Mossberg 590 series are military-approved shotguns with barrels from 18.5 to 20 inches, making them as compact as shotguns can get without running afoul of the NFA. The Mossberg 590 series are very robust and simple shotguns that are well-proven. As far as tactical pump shotguns go, it&#8217;s tough to beat the Mossberg 590.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13031.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Mossberg 500\/590 Upgrades\" class=\"wp-image-193587\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13031.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13031-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13031-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/13031-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s readily accessible and very easy to accessorize, including adding a light. The 590 series comes in varying capacities from six to eight rounds and can be tailored for the individual shooter. While 12 gauge rules the roost of tactical shotguns, the Mossberg 590 now comes in both 20 gauge and .410 bore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beretta-1301-nbsp\">Beretta 1301&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If money is no object, then a semi-auto shotgun is the way to go, and the current king of semi-auto shotguns is the Beretta 1301. The Beretta 1301 is a gas-operated, semi-auto, tactical shotgun that is known for being reliable, easy to use, and fast cycling. The Beretta 1301&#8217;s gas system takes the sting out of a shotgun&#8217;s recoil a good bit, and the fast cycling design makes follow-up shots easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193588\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/thumbnail.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beretta 1301 series is an easy button because it takes all the effort out of finding a reliable semi-auto shotgun. It&#8217;s crazy easy to use and shoot, and it&#8217;s been embraced by the firearms industry, and accessories and upgrades are easy to find and implement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-defense-rifles-nbsp\">Home Defense Rifles&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fn-15-guardian-nbsp\">FN 15 Guardian&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rifle is rarely cheap, but the FN 15 Guardian does provide a good combination of affordability and performance. It occupies less than a grand budget price point of AR-15 but performs like a more expensive rifle. The FN 15 Guardian series is specifically made for the civilian gun owner looking for a capable home defense rifle. Admittedly, you could put any high-quality AR in this category, from the Guardian to the latest rifle from Knight&#8217;s Armory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193586\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fn-15-guardian-556mm-nato-16in-black-anodized-semi-automatic-modern-sporting-rifle-301-rounds-1820842-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Guardian is an easy button because it&#8217;s capable, reliable, modern, and not budget-breaking. Shooters won&#8217;t have an issue finding lights, optics, and furniture that fit their needs with the Guardian. However, adding a red dot and light is all you really need to do. FN is trusted by military forces around the world for a reason: they make good guns, and the Guardian is a great carbine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iwi-tavor-nbsp\">IWI Tavor&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side of the AR platform, the Tavor provides a pricer option that is ultimately better suited for inside-the-home use. The Tavor or X95, or whatever else IWI calls it these days, is a bullpup rifle. Placing the action and magazine behind the trigger shortens the rifle a good bit, making it much easier to use in the close quarters of home defense. Heck, it&#8217;s even easy to use for home defense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-1024x621.png\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193585\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-400x243.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887-1536x932.png 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/TSIDF16-e1576683863887.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as bullpup rifles go, the Tavor series seems to be the most widely available platform. It&#8217;s also very modern with excellent ergonomics. It&#8217;s optics and light-ready and uses the same caliber and magazines as the standard AR-15. The IWI Tavor gives you rifle capabilities with pistol-like maneuverability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-home-defense-pccs-nbsp\">Home Defense PCCs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cmmg-resolute-mkgs-nbsp\">CMMG Resolute MkGs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMMG Resolute MkGs is a full-sized 9mm AR Carbine. The Reoslute series uses CMMG&#8217;s radial delayed system that lowers recoil to nearly nothing. The Resolute MkGs series uses Glock mags, which makes it easy to find the magazines at affordable price points. 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Everyone can handle this uber light, uber low recoiling option. Smaller shooters with less upper body strength will have no problems with the Resolute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-henry-homesteader-nbsp\">Henry Homesteader&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Henry Homesteader is another pistol-caliber carbine in the 9mm realm, but it&#8217;s no AR. In fact, it&#8217;s the opposite of modern. It&#8217;s fairly old school in its design, and that can be a benefit for those living in restricted states. If you have tough gun laws to deal with, the Homesteader likely falls out of any kind of assault weapon ban.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/texas-school-district-guardian-program-carry-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-home-defense-easy-button\" title=\"Firearms For Home Defense - The Pros, Cons, &  Easy Buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas School District Approves Guardian Program to Allow Teachers, Staff to Carry on Campus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" class=\"wp-image-193583\" title=\"3 - The Home Defense Easy Button\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/henry-homesteader-carbine-anodized-black-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-164in-1810974-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You still get a lightweight, light-recoiling carbine. It&#8217;s got a modular magwell that can be swapped, so you can use Henry mags, Glock mags, SIG P320 magazines, or S&amp;W M&amp;P magazines. It&#8217;s a nice touch that makes finding magazines easy regardless of where you live. At the same time, the Homesteader is plenty accurate, easy to shoot, and capable of home defense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-buttons-nbsp\">Easy Buttons&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you can walk away from this article with a better idea of the various home defense platforms and which ones are worth the investment. This isn&#8217;t a complete list of every great gun out there, but I aimed to provide the most accessible, common, and reliable weapons on the market at various budget levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have your own suggestion? 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