Characteristics
How do you know a truck gun when you see one?
It is easily manageable, provides short and long-range accuracy, and is easy to operate.
It is ideal for the user looking to quickly dispatch threats.
Can a pistol serve in the role as a truck gun? The author examines this question.
This is not a new concept.
A truck gun has always been viewed as a tool for self-defense.
What has changed is that more people carry a concealable pistol than ever before.
In aremote area of your property, having a rifleor other backup gun in the truck can be a lifesaver.
Meaning, most people already have access to a pistol while in their vehicle.
The Criteria
When it comes to selecting a truck gun, dont overthink it.
There are a few things you should take a stab at avoid when selecting your truck gun.
While the Hellcat might not be the first option to pop into your mind, the author suggests it can serve the role of a truck gun.
First, you do not want a firearm that is difficult to shoulder or handle.
Finally, stay away from less common and obscure calibers.
These are the first to be restocked and generally speaking the most readily available in a pinch.
A larger pistol, like this XD-M, can offer increased firepower to back up your Hellcat or XD-S Mod.2 CCW pistol.
And, a capable, smaller handgun is also an option.
The Right Choice
There are a number of options that will work.
This is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
You may feel more comfortable with a shotgun or a bolt action rifle.
Others need the comfort of a good-capacity, semi-auto carbine.
A pistol might be right for you.
Being prepared means, we must all exhibit some degree of situational awareness and anticipation.
This holds true when selecting the right truck gun.
If you are an urban dweller, your primary focus will be on self-defense from those two-legged predators.
For the suburbanite, a little more range can be useful.
Keep in mind that a bullet can travel through a target or multiple walls and windows if you miss.
But, bear in mind that you might want to stick with something like a 9mm pistol.
A semi-auto AR-style rifle, like the SAINT series by Springfield Armory, checks all of my boxes.
The truth is the best truck gun is going to be different for everyone.
However, there are some simple truths in selecting the right one.
like ensure you are up-to-date on all current laws.
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