Self-defense weapons

The self-defense weapons in this section are built for hunters and other licensed gun owners who want to protect themselves, their family or their homestead, not only in the forest but at home. Some of these weapons require a permit, some do not, so the right choice depends on your papers and your purpose.

What you'll find in this section

This section holds four groups: combat pistols, gas pistols, revolvers and air guns. Each group answers a different need, from a permit-based home defense firearm to a gas pistol that needs no permit or an air gun for practice and pest control on the farm.

Combat pistols

Combat pistols form the largest group in this section, with models from Glock 17 to Smith&Wesson M&P9 and Browning Buck Mark. These pistols suit hunters who already hold a firearm permit and want a defense weapon at home, on the homestead or in the car. Some models also serve for sport shooting and practice before the hunting season.

Gas pistols

Gas pistols need no firearm permit and are the first choice for anyone who wants a defense option fast and without paperwork. They suit home, apartment or homestead defense, and trips where carrying a combat pistol is not allowed or not wanted.

Revolvers

Revolvers are a reliable, simple weapon for those who value fewer moving parts and a lower chance of malfunction. The section holds Smith&Wesson models suited both for everyday defense and as a second weapon during a hunt.

Air guns

Air guns are useful for practice, building aim and pest control on a farm or homestead when a combat weapon is not needed or not allowed. They are a good way to keep your aim sharp between hunting seasons without spending on extra ammunition.

How to choose a self-defense weapon

Your choice comes down to three things: whether you hold a firearm permit, where you will keep or carry the weapon, and what you need it for. Without a permit, a gas pistol is the most practical option. With a permit already in hand and a need for reliable home or homestead defense, a combat pistol or revolver is worth choosing.

Hunters who visit their homestead after dark, checking feeders, feeding livestock or guarding crops from wild boar, often find a reliable pistol within reach a meaningful part of staying safe, even if it is never used against an animal.

Self-defense on the homestead and hunting grounds

On homesteads set further from town, a self-defense weapon is often a necessity rather than a luxury. Wild boar, deer or other large game can approach farm buildings, especially in autumn and winter when food in the forest runs short. A reliable pistol or revolver close at hand adds a sense of security when you tend livestock late in the evening or come home in the dark after a hunt.

The same applies to remote hunting grounds. If you often drive alone on long forest roads before sunrise or after dark, a compact weapon in the car adds confidence, even if you never need it.

Permits and legal requirements

Buying a combat pistol or revolver requires a firearm permit, while gas pistols and air guns usually do not. Before you buy, check your documents and make sure the weapon you pick matches the permit category you hold.

Holding a permit for a hunting rifle does not mean the same permit covers a pistol or revolver. The categories differ, so confirm this before you order.

Maintenance and ammunition

Like any other firearm, a self-defense pistol or revolver needs regular cleaning and care, even if it is fired only rarely. A clean, dry mechanism works more reliably at the moment you actually need it. Choose ammunition matched to the exact caliber of your weapon, since models differ, so check the specification before you order.

If you use the same weapon for both practice and defense, it is worth keeping a separate ammunition stock for each purpose: one batch for the range, another for the weapon kept at home and rarely handled. That way a defense weapon never sits without the right rounds when you need it.

Storage and everyday use

Keep a self-defense weapon within your own quick reach but out of reach of other household members or guests. At home or on the homestead, the best place is a locked cabinet near the bedroom or entrance, with ammunition stored separately.

On a hunter's homestead, where children or guests are often present, safe storage matters as much as the choice of weapon itself. Check the lock and the condition of the weapon regularly, especially if it sees only occasional use.

To see the full range, browse combat pistols, gas pistols, revolvers and air guns. If you are not sure which weapon fits your situation and your permit, write to us and we will help you pick the right one.