Q: While the general stopping power of a pistol is measurably low compared to almost any long gun, you want to make an informed choice to give you the best advantage.  Smaller calibers, such as .380, 9mm, etc, generally result in a higher bullet velocity, reduced recoil which allows for fast follow-up shots, higher capacity magazines (or smaller framed guns), and higher velocity bullets.     {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/ff\/Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet1.jpg\/aid139610-v4-728px-Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}  Large calibers, such as the venerable .45 feature slower bullets that have increased overall diameter, allowing for a wider initial wound channel (which gives you a slightly increased chance of hitting something vital). The heavier bullets and generally high muzzle energies increase recoil, resulting in slower follow-up shots and the larger diameter of the cartridges means lower capacity magazines.     {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f9\/Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet2.jpg\/aid139610-v4-728px-Choose-a-Firearm-for-Personal-or-Home-Defense-Step-4Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Most U.S. self-defense experts consider .380 ACP (9 x 17 mm Browning Short) or 9mm as the minimum for adequate defense, while European Police believe that .32 ACP (7.65 x 17 mm Browning) as adequate. Making an informed decision about what caliber you will use requires experience.  Shoot many different calibers and choose the biggest caliber that you can comfortably shoot and make fast, accurate followup shots with. A semi-automatic .22 pistol or Ruger 10/22 carbine with a high-capacity magazine is easy to control when shooting fast and can be very effective at close range (most home-defense shots occur at less than 7 yards), and .22 ammunition is very cheap. Furthermore, a .22 won't penetrate as many walls, thus reducing property damage and risk to your neighbors if you miss. You'll want to be able to easily afford enough ammunition to keep up a regular practice routine.
A: Caliber selection in pistols is a hot source of debate amongst tactics-minded handgun users. The most crucial factor in determining what caliber you will choose is how accurate and comfortable you are with any particular caliber. Don't completely disregard a .22 if your objective is home defense. When making your decision, also keep in mind the cost of ammunition!

Q: Rather than wallpapering the whole room, apply it to the sofa wall alone. The resulting background will reframe your seating area while adding a splash of color and texture. And, since it provides such a striking contrast, it can help break up the visual monotony of bigger rooms. Keep the design consistent with the palette you’ve picked out for the room, as well as its general energy. A coral and seafoam green chevron pattern will look out of place in a room with elegant Victorian decor, but will be right at home in one done up in colorful 1960s retro. Even if there’s nothing behind it, it will add an air of chic mystery. A simple wood slat screen should be versatile enough for most homes, or you could go with an elaborately painted Chinese style to suit other exotic accessories. Be sure to unfold the screen so it will fit neatly behind the couch, unless you prefer to keep your seating pulled in closer to the center of the room.  Update an uninspired screen with a fresh coat of paint or a DIY distressing job. A changing screen may be just the thing you need to conceal tangles of electronics cords near the wall outlet. For a no-fuss fix to your wall problem, all you need is a few coils of plastic stringer lights and a little imagination. Drive nails or push pins into the wall, then loop the lights around them in whatever configuration you find appealing. Colored lights are the more festive way to go, while white bulbs will be subtle enough to suit just about any space.  Have fun with your stringer lights by twisting them into words or symbols.  Naturally, string lights double as a source of illumination. Their soft glow can be perfect for when you want it dim but not too dark. Board-and-batten is an accenting technique that involves layering thin boards over an existing wall to give it added visual texture. The boards are arranged vertically or horizontally, or at intersecting angles for a latticed look. This unique design style can be a practical answer for those looking for a less conventional way to freshen up a sitting room wall. Board-and-batten is relatively inexpensive and simple to install if you know what you’re doing. If you’re not confident in your ability to tackle the project yourself, call a professional contractor to come in and do it right.
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Use wallpaper to create a focal point. Set up a changing screen. Tack up some stringer lights. Try out a board-and-batten finish.