let's say I live in a small city near san fran.
we have ghettos like 10-15 miles from here.
if I only have say $500-$700 for guns and ammo, what should I go for?
shotgun or a handgun like a glock?
I am leaning towards hand gun due to size and the fact that other members of my family could probably handle it easier whereas a shotgun is like carrying around a pair of skis and in a small environment like inside a house during a home invasion, a handgun seems much more stealthy.
p.s. I have heard that something big maybe coming this week...some announcement in relation to the financial markets...maybe tomorrow.
I predicted on this forum over a year and a half ago that something would happen during the last month of Bush's presidency which would trigger martial law...so far we have the financial crisis...I am waiting and hoping nothing more drastic goes into effect.
luckily, I think there are not enough troops here to enforce a severe martial law of any type...but who knows...
I am also concerned about chaos from blacks if Obama loses (or even if he wins).
Since you live near San Francisco, an AK47 type rifle is a no-go, I suggest a SKS (they use stripper clips), they are high quality (milled receiver) and shoot 7.62 x 39, perfectly legal as well. You can get them for about 200-250 dollars. I would also buy a handgun, I recommend a Glock 23 (40 S&W), your going to have to get 10 round magazines though which is a bummer. Spend the rest on ammo, get lots of 7.62 x 39, it's very cheap right now since all the former communist countries are switching to newer ammo so it's coming in the US in surplus.
Watch videos on youtube to learn how to field strip SKS and the Glock, it's not difficult and they will last you a long time.
Edit: I don't know if Glock is legal in California because it doesn't have external safety except on the trigger, if you can't get a Glock, go for H&K or if at all possible, perhaps a springfield XD (though I'm not sure if they have external safety or not)
If you need help, you can PM me or post on thread, i'll direct you to where to buy a gun and what you need.