Limited to two firearms for preparedness....

[Superglide]

A 50 round limit ensures that my 2 gun choice will both be functioning within the same platform.
Therefore -- a S&W 629 Mountain Gun coupled with a Marlin lever action .44 would be my first choice.

 

[Sandaholic]

My response was based upon inventory...

If I can have anything and ammo isn't an issue:

AR10 in .308

1911 - double stack 10mm

I lean heavily towards this answer as well. But even though I love the AR10, I think I'd have to bump up to a Nemo Omen in .300 Win Mag.

 

[Howard1955]

AR10 .308 with a 1-6 firedot scope, and a .45acp pistol.

That's if I could only have 2. But in an ideal world, I'd have at least two of every caliber.

 

[bigezfosheez]

I can't believe anyone supports 22lr as a primary firearm these days.

 

[etrain16]

Well, one would be a handgun - probably a G17 or M&P 9 (2.0)

The long gun is a bit harder - my initial response is for an AR in .308 - could be used for defense and hunting and with the limited number of cartridges around, I'd want each shot to have as much impact as possible.

That said, my other choice might be the Mossberg 930 - could also be used for defense and hunting (with slugs). Can use different ammo based on the particular need, so it's versatile. And 9+1 rounds of buck would certainly make a statement for self defense.

Question - are airguns allowed? If so, are they considered one of the 2 guns? If not, I'd back fill a bit with air guns to use for target fun (maybe a big PCP in .45 or .50) and maybe a stout break-barrel in .22 or .25 also for fun, but also good for varmints. In a SHTF scenario, they are certainly worthy of consideration for backup and could definitely be used for self-defense, though not in any way ideal. Probably no limit on the number of pellets you could own, I would guess.

 

[ATCclears]

A Glock 9mm pistol and a 12-gauge pump shotgun.

This assumes restrictive gun laws as mentioned by @CountryGent :

• Semi-automatic rifles such as the AR-15 are probably banned if they're limiting me to two firearms and 50 rounds of ammunition.
• Concealed carry and open carry are not permitted, but I'd still want a pistol to be one of the firearms if there was an urgent situation and I wanted a firearm with me.

My additional thinking:

• 9mm and 12-gauge ammunition might be the most commonly used, so I'd choose corresponding firearms.
• I've read some of the materials from the guy (FerFal?) who got himself out of Argentina. Simple, reliable mid-range firearms are probably best. Common parts, common calibers. A pistol for when you're out. The Modern Survivalist

 

[Andy54Hawken]

If only limited to two...
Then my 870 Wingmaster and my Series '70 Colt....Both are family guns.
I would be hard pressed to give up my Hawken rifle...it is the rifle I shoot the best with and has kept me fed.
I wonder if Black Powder firearms are considered "Firearms" there...or are exempt , like many places here in the US...?
Andy

 

[etrain16]

If only limited to two...
Then my 870 Wingmaster and my Series '70 Colt....Both are family guns.
I would be hard pressed to give up my Hawken rifle...it is the rifle I shoot the best with and kept me fed.
I wonder if Black Powder firearms are considered "Firearms" there...or are exempt , like many places here in the US...?
Andy

I was wondering about BP guns too.

With Puerto Rico being a territory, not a state, the bulk of the constitution doesn't apply to them - so I assume the ATF definitions of "firearm" also don't apply. If Congress voted to give them statehood (which would mean taking on their crippling debt), then I would assume those laws would have to be changed dramatically to closer tie in with the rest of the states. I would think putting a limit on the number of firearms and the amount of ammo would both be rules that would have to go. I would also assume that BP guns would be completely legal there (if they're not now) since they would fall under the ATF definitions for firearms we are governed by.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Waugh!....Well this Hoss would be headed to Taos or the Rocky Mountains anyways...too far , for this Mountain Man to swim to Puerto Rico...
Andy

I was wondering about BP guns too.

With Puerto Rico being a territory, not a state, the bulk of the constitution doesn't apply to them - so I assume the ATF definitions of "firearm" also don't apply. If Congress voted to give them statehood (which would mean taking on their crippling debt), then I would assume those laws would have to be changed dramatically to closer tie in with the rest of the states. I would think putting a limit on the number of firearms and the amount of ammo would both be rules that would have to go. I would also assume that BP guns would be completely legal there (if they're not now) since they would fall under the ATF definitions for firearms we are governed by.

 

[etrain16]

Waugh!....Well this Hoss would be headed to Taos or the Rocky Mountains anyways...too far , for this Mountain Man to swim to Puerto Rico...
Andy

No doubt you could go full Jeremiah Johnson and just disappear for the rest of time...

 

[The Heretic]

What hunting is there?

My first knee jerk response would be a .22 rimfire and something for self-defense, either a handgun or centerfire revolver.

I have to wonder how they keep tabs on how much ammo you have. Only 50 rounds is almost useless.

 

[etrain16]

What hunting is there?

My first knee jerk response would be a .22 rimfire and something for self-defense, either a handgun or centerfire revolver.

I have to wonder how they keep tabs on how much ammo you have. Only 50 rounds is almost useless.

In regard to hunting, I didn't assume I was limited to living in Puerto Rico. If that was part of the requirement, I'd probably still stick with the 930 as my 2nd. I thought about .22 myself, but being limited to 50 rounds of any ammo, max, sure leaves you with little to work with. 25 rounds, say, of .22 doesn't have a lot of overall impact, which is why I passed on that idea myself. If I could have several hundred rounds, then yeah, a .22 would be a much more attractive choice.

 

[Medic!]

Only 50 rounds?

I'm gona have to go with a Barrett 50BMG here.
If I get in a firefight with someone. And were both limited to 50 rounds?

 

[Certaindeaf]

Two old fashioned AR's.. you know, with the original stocks.. so I could row my arse outa there.

 

[RVTECH]

(We actually looked into the island, at least some rural areas, as a retirement location. Years ago, it was, debatably, something to consider. Now, no way.

I have often wondered what the things are like in Belize - considering I know of a couple people who have 'moved' there. I see the ads on TV making it look like paradise but have no ideas as to what the gun laws are. I can hardly imagine anyone who is a TRUE gun aficionado would want to move somewhere with potentially heavy gun restrictions if coming from somewhere where they are relatively lax.

 

[aflineman]

.357 revolver and a Savage M24V in 357 over 20ga.

 

[Deavis]

If food gathering is any part of this then a combo 22/20 or 223 (with .22 adapter)/20, 30/30 (use cast subsonics for little things)/ 12 or the like for one choice.

AR for the other.

 

[CountryGent]

Question - are airguns allowed?

Yes. I believe they are unregulated, but I'm not 100% positive.

I wonder if Black Powder firearms are considered "Firearms" there...or are exempt , like many places here in the US...?

I looked up their main body of firearms law (Puerto Rico Arms Act of 2000) and they appear to use a very similar definition as the Feds:

(h)(1) Antique firearm. Means any firearm with a rifle matchlock, flintlock, or percussion cap mechanism made in or before 1898; or (2) any replica of a firearm described in clause (1) above, if said replica: (A) is not designed or redesigned to use rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition, or (B)uses rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition no longer made in the United States and which cannot be found through normal and ordinary business channels; or (C) any muzzle loading rifle, muzzle loading shotgun or muzzle loading pistol designed to be used with black gunpowder, or a substitute of black gunpowder, and which is unable to fire fixed ammunition. For the purposes of this clause, the term Antique Firearm shall not include any firearm that includes a frame or receiver, any firearm converted into a muzzle loading weapon, or any muzzle loading weapon that may be converted to be capable of firing fixed ammunition by means replacing the barrel, the bolt, the breech lock, or any combination thereof. (D) The term fixed ammunition shall mean that which is completely assembled, meaning it is equipped with casing, gun powder, primer and slug.

So would it "count" as a "firearm"? I'm not sure, but the legal definition is pretty close to laws in the mainland.

I have to wonder how they keep tabs on how much ammo you have. Only 50 rounds is almost useless.

I was wondering the same thing. That would be very difficult to track and enforce, even with a lot of the shooting being done at licensed gun clubs/ranges.

 

[wired]

I dont know what kind of food gathering you'd do in Puerto Rico other than cats and dogs. Maybe iguanas.

 

[Republican]

That 50 rd limit seems harsh. The pistol and carbine combo seems like a good choice. As far as anything "off the books" in concerned, proceed with caution. I would rather take my chances unarmed on the street than in a Puerto Rican prison.