Best Home Defense Guns
Looking for a home defense gun? At Gunprime, we offer a wide selection of firearms tailored for personal protection, including pistols, rifles, and pump-action shotguns to fit every budget and skill level. Whether you're outfitting your home with a compact carry gun, a powerful semi-auto shotgun, or a classic lever-action rifle, our inventory includes trusted models used by law enforcement and everyday gun owners alike. We also carry defensive ammunition designed for close quarters and close-range defense, helping reduce the risk of collateral damage while stopping the bad guy fast. View our full selection of defensive ammo, or learn how to choose the best home defense weapon for your needs.
Popular options include pump-action shotguns for their power, and compact pistols like the Glock 19 or Sig Sauer P365 for ease of use and storage.
Each has benefits: shotguns offer raw stopping power, pistols are quicker to handle in tight spaces, and rifles, especially in pistol calibers, offer precision and manageable recoil.
Many choose 9mm for its balance of power and reduced over-penetration risk. .357 Mag in a lever action or 12-gauge in a pump action are also solid choices.
Yes. A red dot makes it faster to aim, especially in low light or when under pressure, and many modern pistols and rifles are optic-ready.
Look for higher round magazine capacity to avoid reloading in an emergency, especially important with pistols and semi-auto shotguns.
It depends on personal preference. Some prefer the added security, while others prefer quicker access with built-in safety features like trigger safeties.
Yes. Many carry guns like the Glock 43X or Springfield Hellcat are compact enough to conceal but powerful enough for home defense.
Yes, non-lethal tools like pepper spray, personal alarms, and self-defense rings are great options for anyone not ready for a firearm.
In most cases, no. A long barrel can be harder to maneuver indoors. Shorter barrels are better for close range and tight spaces.
Use proper training and consider using pistol caliber guns or ammo that reduces penetration to help minimize collateral damage.