shootist - I think the biggest debate centered on having guns for protection is the thought of mass armaggedon meaning you would want a gun with stopping power that holds lots of ammo, not to snipe at long ranges. Hence the debate around mag capacity and semi auto/auto. Look at the videos of Black Friday and replace cheap Chinese electronics with food or water.
I think a 12 gauge with extended tube mag is your best bet for home based defense against a mob, some prefer an AR-15 set-up.
I like to look on the bright side but I have that luxury living in the North. If the SHTF, I jump on my skidoo, or grab the canoe and hole up for awhile.
