Bb gun self protection?

Question

hello i was wondering if a bb gun would make a good self protection weapon im reluctant to puchase a real firearm due to the fact i have small children running around the house i already have a bb gun that shoots at 480 fps but would that be strong enough to subdue an intruder without seriously injuring them

thanks

Answer 1

probably not.my son shoots squirrels with his. but it doesn't always kill them. it doesn't faze a rabbit. maybe if you shoot the intruder in the eye it will stop them. or if the gun looks like a real gun maybe you can bluff your way out. i personally wouldn't put my life in the hands of a bb gun. i own 2 real guns and both my sons have been to a gun safety course. i also have a locked gun cabinet{not with glass}

Answer 2

It works great for small animals but if you are actually talking about protecting your family from burglars you should get either a real gun(not recommended) or to keep it a lot safer you can choose from  stun guns, pepper spray or tazers(check with your local laws). These work great and you don't have to worry about taking anyones' life, including a member of your family by accident. Baseball bats still work great for subduing a single enemy(blunt beats sharp objects).

Answer 3

No.  A BB gun will simply annoy an assailant.  If you want a non lethal option, look for a taser.  Those will certainly be more effective at subduing a person.  Next down the list would be strong pepper spray.

Answer 4

buy a handgun and a small one gun safe and keep it by your bed side. The kids wont get into the safe and it will actually penetrate an intruder rather than sting them.

Answer 5

I never understood the mindset of people who are worried about "seriously injuring" an intruder who is intent upon doing harm to you and your family. Do you want you or a family member to be hurt or killed because you didn't want to hurt the attacker?

I'd get yourself a handgun, something like a Ruger .357 with the short barrel and small frame. Then I'd buy a good quality concealment holster and carry it on your person while you are in the house. When you are storing it, store it in a locked metal box. This will keep it in your control at all times, and when in storage, safe from your children.

Answer 6

NOOOO.  this would probably just sting and it may not even break the skin (if its a metal bb gun).  Buy a taser, pepper spray, a pistol, or a shotgun.  

Answer 7

it would only tickel him that is nothing compared to a real firearm

Answer 8

I used to teach self defense classes and the best thing is Pepper spay.  Easy to use and won't back fire