cross-posted from: https://community.hackliberty.org/post/9403
OK, I know everyone has their own opinion on āHome Defenseā weapons. Well, that includes me.
Now, you know I donāt mind voicing my opinion and Iām a little ālong-windedā, but I ask that you bare with me. My opinion is āGo with what you know.ā
If you only practice with a pistol; use that pistol for home defense. If you carry a rifle for a living, then it only makes sense for you to use the same type weapon for home defense. Now you notice that Iāve mentioned a pistol and a rifle. I havenāt said shit about a shotgun. That surprises many of you, because āeveryoneā on the internet/TV/movies push using a shotgun for home defense.
-It doesnāt go through walls like a pistol -The āRacking Soundā will scare the intruder away. -You donāt have to aim -Better in low light -The Pump Shotgun will never jam -Weapon of choice for Zombies Well, call me crazy, but to me, for Home Defense, I want: -Accuracy, so I donāt hit friendlies -Stopping power -Something that I have āMuscle-memoryā with, for ease of use in hasty situations Shotguns are for breaching doors and shooting birds.
I donāt want to argue here⦠just watch the video. Youāll see I prefer a Rifle for Home Defense.
Youāll notice I mention, for those that suck with a pistol, to also have a spray can of Mace⦠I got that little trick from a old SF Guy (Thanks Fortin). I canāt take credit for that one.
Iām not going to bring just a pistol to a gunfight; Iām going to bring a rifle. Now, before you comment why I carry a pistol EDC; I carry a pistol every day because I am NOT planning on getting into a gunfight. I carry the pistol just in case.
Now, when that home alarm goes off; you can bet Iām coming prepared. Iāll be praying it was nothing. Iāll be praying they wont be stupid⦠but if they come to hurt my family, rest assured I will exercise my right to spend then next two weeks cleaning up bio-hazard from all over my walls.
A good AR, with a white light and good optic⦠along with a quality way to secure it safely; thatās all you need. Enough said.
Again, just my opinion. Let the comments and bashing begin.
Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.