Originally Posted By: bambam32
Originally Posted By: AU338MAG
There are much better choices for home defense than an AR 15. A pistol or a shotgun would be an even better choice. I keep both in my bedroom, loaded and ready.

Bullets from an AR 15 will travel through many walls in a house before stopping. Much greater chance of hitting something or somebody you don't want to shoot.


Your opinion is noted. We have pistols in the bedroom too but a shotgun is too heavy for the wife. Thanks for your response.


I have to agree with the shotgun opinion. A 20 ga Franchi affinity is just under 6 lbs and lighter than most AR's unless you have one specially built with carbon lower.

AR is fine if you live in the country and by yourself but it will go through your wall and into the neighbor's house or all the way through your house and into a kids room and still exit into the neighbor's house.

Just something to think about.