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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain what law-abiding citizens do with their semiautomatic rifles? [View all]PTWB
(4,131 posts)When properly loaded with highly frangible ammunition designed for home defense, AR-15s actually put household members and neighbors at reduced risk compared to many other home defense choices. Highly frangible lightweight bullets will exhibit far less over penetration than a 12 gauge shotgun loaded with 00 buckshot or slugs, for example.
A responsible home defender will eliminate as many variables as possible. That means they need to practice to the point of proficiency with their weapon. They must select a weapon and ammunition combination that minimizes risk of over penetration. They must equip their home defense weapon with a quality mounted light to eliminate the risk of mistaking a family member for an intruder in the middle of the night.