How many rounds do you need for self defense?

In the overwhelming majority of the incidents where an armed civilian fires a shot in self-defense, probably 70 to 90\% of them are able to resolve the situation within 3 or 4 rounds, and usually closer to one or two rounds. Every once in awhile, the good guy fires more like 5 to 8 rounds.

Is 1000 rounds of 9mm enough?

The author’s basic rule of thumb is a minimum of 1,000 rounds of ball ammo for the mainstream calibers like 9mm, 45 ACP, 5.56, 7.62 x 39, 308 Winchester, 12 Gauge and in our case 45 Colt, 30-30 Winchester and 5.7x 28. This is a standard to which we adhere constantly.

How many bullets are in a 9mm magazine?

If you mean how many bullets are in magazine then the answer is: one per each cartridge in them. 🙂 On standard size pistol magazine holds usually 18 to 21 rounds. Smaller concealed pistol might have 6–8 round magazine, extra long mags for pistol holds 32–40 rounds, SMG magazines commonly are 50 rounds.

What states have 10 round magazine limits?

State laws vary as to how the term “large capacity magazine” is defined: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia define a large capacity magazine as a magazine that is capable of holding more than 10 rounds.

How many rounds does 9mm hold?

Typical 9mm handguns hold 6 to 18 cartridges, depending on make, model and action type.

What handgun can hold the most bullets?

To date, the handguns that can hold the most rounds from the factory are 9mm Glock models. The Glock 17 has several magazine configurations, the largest of which accommodates 33 rounds.

How much ammo do you need for a home defense gun?

Defensive ammo should include (a minimum) of 500 rounds of defensive ammo for your tactical shotgun, 1000 rounds for your handgun, and 2000 rounds for your rifle. For the rifle and pistol also have a good supply of magazines. Once again, these stocks are targets for a minimum supply.

How many rounds do I need for self defense?

Each member of your group should have a primary defensive rifle, a defensive hand gun, and a tactical shotgun. For the shotgun I again prefer the 12 gauge. Stock at least 500 rounds of a mix of defensive rounds, 00 buck, slugs, and any other defensive rounds you like.

How many rounds of ammo should I have on hand?

For your primary handgun, you should keep on hand at least 1000 rounds of defensive loads, Your best bets are 9mm,.45 ACP, or.40 SW. these are very common, which increases the likelihood that you might be able to get more ammo post collapse. Have plenty of spare magazines as well. For your primary rifle, 2000 rounds is a bare minimum.

How many rounds should you stash in your gun?

A good rule of thumb is to consider a 500-round stash your starting point for your handgun. That might seem high but it does go fast. Of those 500 rounds at least 150 should be defensive, not target rounds. If you can afford to stash mostly defensive ammo, do it.