What most people need for home defense isn't a handgun, it's a taser.  I'll tell you why.

A taser won't put a hole in your woodwork.

Very few people who buy a handgun for home defense train with the gun.  (Some of you sensible people do, but most people don't)  So, they're more likely to miss the intruder than hit them.  There's a chance the intruder will take the gun away.


After all, home defense is about making the intruder stop intruding.  They don't have to die to do that, laying down and twitching is just as good.  Plus you don't have to pay for having the carpet cleaned by a special hazmat crew.

If your nosy teenage kids try to impress their friends by showing off your weapon, there's less likely to be a tragic ending.

Certainly, there are special cases, and individuals who have special security needs, but these people have access to tools and training.

For the average suburban homeowner who just wants a weapon for home defense, a taser is much more practical.

Besides, it's quieter, and won't get complaints from your neighbors.