Pros and cons for home defense weapon. Is the ar platform smart for a home defense weapon. Lots of variables to consider. Please start the debate.

@Jduv1000706 at this point I prefer my handgun with a light over my ar.

@GuitarGuy I am the say way. I keep a Glock 17 close by with light and laser for any bumps in the night. I have all options ready to go, but I feel most comfortable with a handgun. I have begun purchasing PSA parts along the way to begin building a 9mm AR to bridge the gap. I find myself coming up…

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I’m very happy that I found this site and have been very please with everything that I have purchased here! Thank you PSA for all the great products, forums and giveaways.

I live in an area known for gang activity. If i ever (God forbid) have a home defense situation, there is a good chance that there may be multiple threats to engage. Those threats may all be armed with stolen or otherwise illegally obtained ARs or AKs. And of course they will come with 30-rd mags to…

I agree. I don’t want to limit my fire power or ability to engage. I have lived in all areas of life and my current house doesn’t have neighbors super close. I am not worried about bullet travel or innocent bystanders. That would be my biggest concern when reaching for the right firearm but if I eve…

Mossberg 12 gauge for in the house, with a G17 as a backup. SBR AR for defense of the property. Other options for longer ranges.

I love this platform for home defense. Using a carbine in a defense situation is a great choice. Apparently at short distances, a 55-grain FMJ round will yaw or tumble when it impacts at close range. You definitely have to worry about penetration into the next room but this ballistic characterist…

Come and get some… 9 rounds on tap, 8 rounds in the side saddle and a 50 round bandolier as backup. [20210515_185316] [20210515_185232]

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SBR AR15 for Home defense.

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