1 or 2 lb ABC extinguishers are fine for kitchen use or for next to the fireplace. A 2 lb extringuisher for a vehicle is the bare minimum though because auto fires require a lot more extinguishing power. A 5 or even a 10 lb extinguisher would be necessary because the intense heat, wind and amount of flammable material. Unfortunately the larger extinguishers are only suitable for those who have enough storage space. That said, I do have a 2lb in my trunk (to be upgraded to a 5 lb and the light weight one will go in the kitchen.) My apartment already has a 10 lb in the each of the hallways.<br><br>Halon is not the best home extinguisher because the gas needs to be in an enclosed area and it is harmful to humans and therefore especially bad for young children not to mention the user(probably you). Extinguishers can be examined and recharged for you locally. A new saftey ring is handy because it can warn you if someone has tampered with it.