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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain what law-abiding citizens do with their semiautomatic rifles? [View all]SYFROYH
(34,169 posts)23. They are fine for home defense and hunting.
People opinions can differ, of course
If you have to shoot someone to defend yourself a single hit with a 5.56 round can disable a dangerous person. Some people prefer shotguns or handguns.
They are light and compact which make them idea for indoor use and hunting. In many cases, 5.56 may not be sufficient for larger animals but are fine for small deer, coyotes, and feral pigs down south. ARs can be outfitted to shoot large caliber bullets. see AR-10. All guns have they pros and cons for various legitimate uses.
Other times they are safely stored at the ready for home defense.
I mostly shoot them recreationally and like to collect different AR configurations.
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Can someone explain what law-abiding citizens do with their semiautomatic rifles? [View all]
CivicGrief
May 2022
OP
They serve as props for their egos and racism. Also they are often manhood substitutes.
LonePirate
May 2022
#1
When I first looked it up, I saw 80 grains for a 9mm. I should have realized that was lignt..
patphil
May 2022
#53
A selfie with the semiautomatic rifle posted on a dating site can be used to repel
milestogo
May 2022
#14
I have friends who hunt with them. One trains with it for defense, although it's not their go-to
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2022
#21
I have a Marlin semi auto 22. I live on a farm. The gun has been used to protect out chickens
airmid
May 2022
#22
not really into guns at all (and they are basically illegal to keep in your house here in
Celerity
May 2022
#35
From my understanding, the guns are locked away until they're needed for an emergency
ecstatic
May 2022
#54