2aguy
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Here.....a look at why people like the AR-15 civilian rifle for self defense...
If You Could Only Own One Gun, An AR-15 Is A Great Choice Too
While in many respects, a shotgun is indeed a great (the best?) choice if you can only own one gunā¦but an AR-15 is also a darn good option.
In fact, an AR pattern rifle is a better choice in certain regards, though not as much in others. Shotguns are a little more ubiquitous, itās true, but Americaās favorite rifle, the AR-15 comes darn close.
For starters, the AR-15 is one of the easiest weapon systems to learn. Since itās a rifle, it is ā like a shotgun ā easier to be reliably accurate with for most shooters than a handgun, so long as the sighting system (be it iron sights, a red dot, or magnified optic) is zeroed.
Insert magazine, pull back the charging handle, and place it on safe. In case of bad guy, take safety off, aim and fire. Pretty darned simple.
Also, an AR-15 is far easier for most women to handle, which is one area where a shotgun (particularly the most popular 12 gauge variety) falls short. The length of pull on many smoothbores is frequently too long and a woman who isnāt used to the recoil of a 12-gauge (or even some 20 gauges for that matter) may be hesitant with one.
If You Could Only Own One Gun, An AR-15 Is A Great Choice Too
While in many respects, a shotgun is indeed a great (the best?) choice if you can only own one gunā¦but an AR-15 is also a darn good option.
In fact, an AR pattern rifle is a better choice in certain regards, though not as much in others. Shotguns are a little more ubiquitous, itās true, but Americaās favorite rifle, the AR-15 comes darn close.
For starters, the AR-15 is one of the easiest weapon systems to learn. Since itās a rifle, it is ā like a shotgun ā easier to be reliably accurate with for most shooters than a handgun, so long as the sighting system (be it iron sights, a red dot, or magnified optic) is zeroed.
Insert magazine, pull back the charging handle, and place it on safe. In case of bad guy, take safety off, aim and fire. Pretty darned simple.
Also, an AR-15 is far easier for most women to handle, which is one area where a shotgun (particularly the most popular 12 gauge variety) falls short. The length of pull on many smoothbores is frequently too long and a woman who isnāt used to the recoil of a 12-gauge (or even some 20 gauges for that matter) may be hesitant with one.