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Yes

Do you have a laser on your home defense gun? Which one and why?
Norbert E Lichte
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Norbert E Lichte

I have a Viridian laser/light combo on my XD40 easy to see and hits where I aim.

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Carl Fairbank
Carl Fairbank

I use a Lasermax on my glock 19 w/night sights.

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John Parinello
John Parinello

second shot gets on target faster

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Walter Wellman
Walter Wellman

no need for a site picture inside the home. accuracy will not be an issue with a laser

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Tyrone Turner
Tyrone Turner

My wife has one on her's. Laserlyte on a Taurus tcp

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Blue Panda
Blue Panda

I consider it a necessity to potentially ward off a boogie man! No denying, the combination light/laser is the best.

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Michael Minjack
Michael Minjack

Yes----easier to aim !!!

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Paul Willard
Paul Willard

Easier to aim under low light/no light, have relatively low-priced unit for now w/light/laser combo

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Jeff Long
Jeff Long

In case I must shoot from an odd position where I cannot use my sights.

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Visitor
Visitor

I have one on my Kel Tec Sub 2000 because the sights need help.

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Budd Johnson
Budd Johnson

easier target acquisition from odd or short range self defense shots

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Frank Park
Frank Park

in addition to iron site the laser is an additional mean of getting the shot on target. laser can also serve as additional intimidation factor.

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Moon Shadow
Moon Shadow

I purchased a set of Crimson Trace laser grips for my 1911 for those once in a million chances that I will need to shoot in an awkward position and can't get my iron sights into my sight picture.

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Jim Hall
Jim Hall

Very quick target acquisition in low light situations. Confidence as I shoot....the round goes exactly where the dot appears every time. Co witnessed to the iron sights so I have both bases covered.

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Gerald Hopkins
Gerald Hopkins

I also have a tactical light below the laser.

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Joe Folsom
Joe Folsom

Faster & more accurate aim (especially if in the dark or with defused lighting).

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Paul L Hardy
Paul L Hardy

I wear trifocals and sometimes having target and sights in focus at the same time is difficult, especially at longer range as a threat approaches. When in range it is't a problem

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Dennis McKenry
Dennis McKenry

I use Crimson Trace, easy to use, and I can get on target quickly.

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Norm Wana
Norm Wana

Allows me to fire accurately when the sights are not usable!

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Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan

Lasers are great for the "old eyes" problem. At home defense distance, "point shooting" is quite effective but the laser, if it works, improves the shot placement.

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Charlie Given Jr
Charlie Given Jr

I have a Crimson Trace laser grip on my G23.

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Scott Schoemann
Scott Schoemann

I have a guide rod laser in my Springfield XD40 subcompact. Not that it is required but it IS a tool. It serve more tan just as a targeting device, but as an intimidation tool. and it works

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Mike Walker
Mike Walker

The laser is on my wife's pistol. I work nights and have taught her point and fire for cqc. The laser is a good aid.

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Håkon Haraldsson
Håkon Haraldsson

LaserLite on my KelTekPF9

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Tom
Tom

Because I have one and it shows up better than iron sights inside a dimly lit house.

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Kevin Yost
Kevin Yost

one of these days I intend to invest the money on green, don't know what brand. why, my eyesight sucks without my glasses and cross eye dominent

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John Galtwell
John Galtwell

I just bought a Veridian laser myself; my farsightedness has gotten bad, and a laser is cheaper than a good reflex sight on a pistol

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Owen P. Bermann
Owen P. Bermann

The laser can help when shooting from an awkward position where lining up the sights may be difficult, otherwise, iron sights are my first choice.

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Robert Tuck
Robert Tuck

Adrenalin could cause you to aim improperly. Any aiming aid would be a welcome bonus in a bad situation.

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USMCRECON
USMCRECON

I felt the Laser would give me an edge in an emergency. Also, the laser gives family members more feelings of security

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Mark Rochester
Mark Rochester

Because it's necessary to have the tools made for your weapon to allow you to perform to the best of your ability with your weapon.

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Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams

Aids in aiming, especially in low light. Actual psychological effect to the criminal to see a laser on them.

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Frank Szabo
Frank Szabo

Reading a lot if pros and cons of a laser and I decided to go with C5L viridian Adrenaline effects are different for various people,I train with a laser just like all the other motor skill drills.

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sky cod
sky cod

Because a good laser is easier to see in low light that tritium night sights.

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Jack Hagen
Jack Hagen

I have lasers on all of my defensive handguns.

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Larry Wolfe
Larry Wolfe

Quicker sight acquisition. Helps if your eye sight isn't so good if you don't have time to grab your glasses or have enough light.

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Auroarah Summers
Auroarah Summers

My S&W .38 Bodyguard came with the lazer attached. It was one of the reasons why I purchased. It may help avoid an incident, but it will also help in hitting the target if need be. Confidence.

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David Schirtzinger
David Schirtzinger

I have a laser light combo on my P226 as a just in case situation. I have Siglite sights on as well which is my go to aiming mechanism. But should the worst ever happen I have the tools I need.

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52%
No

Do you have a laser on your home defense gun? Which one and why?
Joe Couture
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Joe Couture

Because I spent the extra money on a quality firearm. A laser can come later as my eyesight weakens with age.

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John Kirkpatrick
John Kirkpatrick

Home defense gun is a Shotgun

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ptdecker
ptdecker

The question should be moot unless one wants to put a bullet into a neighboror child one should have a shotgun instead of a handgun for home defense and a laser would be irrelevant.

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Steve Harmon
Steve Harmon

saiga 12 doesn't need one with 00 buck.

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Rudy Baraga
Rudy Baraga

but I want one bad!

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Dave Hagstrom
Dave Hagstrom

Too expensive and not really necessary.

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Stan Tyler
Stan Tyler

I own a gun with a laser, but my night stand home defense gun has a very bright blinding light attached to it.

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Timothy Reid
Timothy Reid

haven't bought the mount I want yet

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Walter Triplett
Walter Triplett

A mounted light is a better option for me.

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Demetrious Fuller
Demetrious Fuller

Training in all situations is best.

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Dale Single
Dale Single

Haven't put the money out. Also I prefer to use the sights provided on the firearm, but would like to try one for fun.

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anthonyaumiller
anthonyaumiller

No but I think It would be a lot better if I did

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Organic Democracy
Organic Democracy

I'm considering it, but my skills/techniques worked well past 30 years.

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David McKishen
David McKishen

I do not want to relely on something that may not work in an emergency. I practice point of aim at least 3-4 times per week with each weapon that I carry. The only thing I rely on is myself.

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Andrew Litz
Andrew Litz

I don't have a laser on any of my guns, it's easier to pinpoint your position from the other end of it. K.I.S.S.-either using sights or point shooting with or without uses less to go wrong.

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Orange Bird
Orange Bird

Because the answer is No.

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Rick Freeman
Rick Freeman

I do not own one, cannot afford high price.

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Samuel A. Grim
Samuel A. Grim

Haven't bought one yet, but I plan to when I have the cash.

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Ralph Kelly
Ralph Kelly

Im a site and shoot kind of guy!

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Larry Cherry
Larry Cherry

I couldn't afford a laser.

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Ed Messinger
Ed Messinger

I find a light more useful.

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Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips

Because most people won't even have time to turn a laser on when their adrenaline is pumping, much lest pay attention to the red dot...they will be concentrating on the individual breaking in.

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Michael Phillips
Michael Phillips

and I cannot spell either...LOL Less not lest...

Robert Birkholz
Robert Birkholz

I have not purchased one

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Harold Edney
Harold Edney

Because I have a light. Mostly likely I'm going to have trouble with a breakin at night. Need to see where I'm shooting.

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Sue Smith
Sue Smith

Don't feel it is needed and it may give away my position in an environment where I already have the advantage of knowing it better than the invader.

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Don Brack
Don Brack

Difficult to find lazer that fits my gun. Still looking. Cal .45 Para Ord P 10 made in Canada.

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W Gotz
W Gotz

Haven't bought one yet. Had one on gun I sold and used it to deter a break in. Will not depend on laser solely for aiming as may not work when needed. Lasers best to deter entry, not aim inside.

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Terry Sanner
Terry Sanner

I just haven't gotten one yet.

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