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Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« on: December 12, 2019, 09:41:28 AM »

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.

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2019, 09:47:02 AM »
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.
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2019, 09:49:59 AM »
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.

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2019, 11:06:13 AM »
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.
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2019, 11:12:56 AM »
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  :chuckle:

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2019, 11:18:35 AM »
Damn, now I need a shower gun.
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2019, 11:25:44 AM »
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. 




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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2019, 11:28:27 AM »
Ah, this.
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2019, 11:32:40 AM »
That is a horrible idea.
Everyone knows those Foodsaver bags suck!!!

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2019, 11:33:47 AM »
 :chuckle:
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2019, 01:36:50 PM »
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.

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2019, 01:43:01 PM »
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. 

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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #12 on: December 12, 2019, 01:43:23 PM »
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..... :twocents:
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #13 on: December 12, 2019, 02:38:14 PM »
What specific bullet would you guys recommend in an AR for home defense?  Varmint type bullet?
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Re: Who Needs A Rifle For Self Defense?
« Reply #14 on: December 12, 2019, 02:54:14 PM »
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/

 


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