Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?

[Cab]

Clint Smith is about as no non-sense as it gets and certainly makes the case for why you should use a rifle for self defense. I love that he is so focused on basics rather than shooting that looks impressive like a John Wick movie. I am certainly going to be following this series.

[Timberstalker]

I haven't watched the video.  If we are talking long guns for self defense, it is hard to argue a shotgun with buckshot.

That's my armchair QB response.

[Cab]

I haven't watched the video.  If we are talking long guns for self defense, it is hard to argue a shotgun with buckshot.

That's my armchair QB response.

Agreed, shotguns are great and with buckshot very effective. I am much more of a fan of a long gun for home defense than a pistol but that's my personal preference.

[Alchase]

I use a "layered" defense plan that includes all three. I have shotguns and ARs in a quick to reach locations, and handguns stashed in strategic spots as well.
I figure I will not know when or where I will be in the house when the time comes to need a weapon, so I make my defense weapons  readily available, but well hidden.

[Cab]

I use a "layered" defense plan that includes all three. I have shotguns and ARs in a quick to reach locations, and handguns stashed in strategic spots as well.
I figure I will not know when or where I will be in the house when the time comes to need a weapon, so I make my defense weapons  readily available, but well hidden.

https://www.secondamendmentdaily.com/2019/07/man-uses-shower-gun-after-burglar-breaks-in-while-hes-in-the-shower/ always smart idea, not sure if I need a shower gun but wouldn't mind one 

[pianoman9701]

Damn, now I need a shower gun.

[kselkhunter]

I'd rather have this than an AR15.   https://stdgun.com/dp-12-double-barrel-pump-shotgun-with-the-works-2/

With my buckshot handloads it would be twenty 30 caliber balls per trigger pull.  16 shot capacity.   So potentially 160 of 30 caliber balls going down range in an incident.   If I need a fast reload after that, I'm screwed anyway. 

[pianoman9701]

Ah, this.

[2MANY]

That is a horrible idea.
Everyone knows those Foodsaver bags suck!!!

[pianoman9701]

 

[Cab]

I'd rather have this than an AR15.   https://stdgun.com/dp-12-double-barrel-pump-shotgun-with-the-works-2/

With my buckshot handloads it would be twenty 30 caliber balls per trigger pull.  16 shot capacity.   So potentially 160 of 30 caliber balls going down range in an incident.   If I need a fast reload after that, I'm screwed anyway.

my god I think I'm in love 

[fishngamereaper]

Assuming the perp hasn't gotten ahold of one of your family yet ..I'll take an ar or a handgun over a shotgun. Im confident in my ability to hit the t zone at any distance inside my house. 

[Curly]

That is a horrible idea.
Everyone knows those Foodsaver bags suck!!!

Works good in this case cuz it makes it easier to open since you may have soap on your hands and you are probably without a knife for opening that sucker.....

[CaNINE]

What specific bullet would you guys recommend in an AR for home defense?  Varmint type bullet?

[b23]

What specific bullet would you guys recommend in an AR for home defense?  Varmint type bullet?

Maybe something like Hornady's Critical Defense ammo or one of these others.

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2017/12/20/ar-15-ammo-for-home-defense-what-should-you-use/