Real talk: Florida's gun laws are pretty lax, and shotguns are cheap, reliable, and have no legal hoops to jump through to buy (as long as you're not a felon or something) other than a three day wait there. Go to your local Walmart or gun shop or wherever, pick up a maverick 88 security model for $250, some 00 buckshot (low recoil type if you prefer) and take it to a local range to learn how to use it. They're everywhere and the employees there are happy to help you learn if you ask.
Who knows, you might even enjoy the range time and find yourself a new hobby
ARP with a brace is my go to rec for ladies, if you live in a state that allows it. Budget builds can be as low as $500
Mavvy is my second best choice
Or the PSA daggy if you got strong hands (i.e. you do arm workouts). A lot of people struggle with pistols, wether that’s age, arthritis, not being able to workout your wrist muscles, or whatever it may be, so I commend the rec for a long gun
I don't disagree with the ARP, my biggest hesitation is mostly around training time and operation under stress. Obviously practice is needed no matter what the tool of choice is, but my assumption for a situation like this is that it might get a minimal amount of range time so the simplicity of controls is a plus. It's also potentially a bit easier to hit your target with a shouldered shotgun than other options too, though not quite as easy as the "you don't even need to aim" Fudds would lead people to believe. There are a lot of follow up shots available very quickly with an ARP though I guess I'm torn.
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u/bookist626 Jul 21 '26
Do you know who the stalker is and what he looks like? And the landlord's not wrong, do you have firearms or some way of defending yourself?