Good day to everyone out there in Indiana Gun Owners land! I am in the process of dialing in exactly what I want or need for my first gun purchase but for now I will tell you more about me. I live about 40 miles north of Indianapolis. I am closer to 50 then I am 49 that just doesn't seem possible lol. I am the facilities manager for a large company. So far in my pursuit of gun ownership I have taken a basic handgun course and have also taken a private lesson. At this point in time I am looking for a gun for home defense at this point I don't feel I need to EDC but with the way the world is moving it very well could be necessitated in the future. In some of the research I have done and conversations I have had I am leaning towards a short barrel shotgun but I also think I would like to own either a .380 or 9mm pistol as well. I live in a small house but with that said its 2 story with bedrooms on the second floor. Unfortunately the budget isn't going to allow me to be a consumer of the higher end guns out there. At this point my mindset is where I hope that I never need but glad to have it instead of needing it and wishing I had it. I apologize for the long winded intro and glad I have found this group. Hope everyone has a great day!!