ORIGINAL: CarpetBagger
Home defence and a rifle really dont mix...have you hunted before? Are you familiar with firearms?
Pump Shotgun with buckshot says "GET OUT!" very easily....Shotgun with a slug now your hunting.
Why are you 19 and worrying about home defence anyways???
IfI were buying a rifle for hunting deer Id get a 270win...If i were buying a gun for home defence id have a hand gun or a 12gauge shotgun loaded up with 00 Buckshot.
he can get a rifle but will have to hunt out of state .
no rifles in nj closest thing is muzzleloader.
and according to this post , some time before he gets anything he must apply for fid first ,then schedule a required safety course .
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3162658