DeathscytheX

The guy makes a good point in that video. Its like building a PC. But I'm too lazy to even build a PC anymore. I'll never own a AR-15, but I'll be content with shooting one in Battlefield. I wouldn't mind owning a shotgun at some point or a handgun, but the regulations for hand gun ownership are a pain in NY. The only reason I'd even want a shotgun would be in case a robber breaks into my house and I'm getting to old to swing a baseball bat or a machete. Or in case of a random bear or coyote issue. lol.

I have a shotgun, Its def a chore to shoot it.... There an ass to take apart and clean because of the big ass spring tube where the ammo goes can shoot out and pop you in the face... and then be as stubborn as ever going back in. Its a chore to have it actually, I should have gotten a pump action. Even without use you, should lube your guns every 6 months. I honestly would recommend a pistol or one of those Hybrid revolvers that shoot the .410 shotgun shells. I say that, because you have pets, and shotgun spread can be as wide as a basket ball at even 10-15 feet. You wouldn't want a stray buck pellet hitting the dogs defending your home. Something like the Taurus Judge or S&W Governor would be NY compliant since it can only have 6 rounds loaded. You'd have the luxury of shooting .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, and .410 shells, plus lubing wouldn't be as required since there are less metal on metal moving parts. For a semi-auto I'd always reccomend Glock. They're the easiest semi-auto pistol to take apart and maintain. They're like the AK-47 of handguns. They're affordable, they're ugly, and they're way more forgiving of not being maintained. There are videos of people burying them for years, throwing them out of planes, and shooting them with .22 caliber rifles and they still work. 

My current collection:

• Daniel Defense DDM4V11 .223/.556
• Mossberg 930 SPX 12gauge
• Winchester Model 94 30-30
• Springfield 1911 .45ACP
• Glock 27 .40S&W
• Sig Sauer P238 .380