It is not "useful" for home invasion protection, unless you live on a 1,000 acre ranch, particularly if the "home" is the standard stick and/or brick construction like around 99% of the neighborhoods in our community ...
.. which is the reason why it is not "useful" for hunting, since game hunting is a "controlled" activity with multiple hunters within a restricted area....plus most hunters are not sufficiently trained to take "the shot."
If one desires fire power in the presence of confrontation with fire power, yes it's useful. I'm reminded of the NG deployed to airports post-911 with "rifles" in the terminals and around the gates? Show. That's all.
It's popularity is the same attitude that keeps firework stands in business!
If anyone wants one, get one now, but do it for the real reason without trying to justify possession based on anything other an insurrection, and if and when that might occur in the future, an AR-15 would be like pissing in a hurricane against the Government. Although pissing may get someone to the fire hoses!
The 2nd amendment is not involved in the discussion, and shouldn't be. Historically, you are absolutely correct on the reason for the protection of firearm ownership, but unfortunately the weapon selection back then was somewhat limited for both sides, although there was an advantage for the organized military, but that advantage is incomparable to today's standards.
Originally Posted by LexusLover
Completely disagree. I have one positioned for home defense. I would have no issues using it for such. Soft point bullets will limit over-penetration, and competency with the weapon helps me have the confidence I will hit what I shoot at. It gives me a range and capacity advantage over a shotgun and power advantage over a handgun. I do know I am responsible for every shot I let off.
I have shot game and non-game animals with it, not saying it would be my best choice for deer, but in an bind it would do the job. For predator/pest control there are very few rifles as good as a solid AR.
Around the area there are numerous groups that use that platform in their shooting sport competitions. Of the rifles you see at 3-gun matches, the AR rules the roost.
They are accurate enough to dominate many rifle categories at the Camp Perry national matches.
The antis like to say there is no sporting use for this type of rifle, they are either completely ignorant or just plain liars, either way they are incorrect.
When folks bring up that modern weapons were not considered when the writers of the Constitution were putting ink to paper, I respond with a few things for them to consider. The cell phone, computer, automobile, etc. were not considered either. However we expect the rights guaranteed by the 4th amendment are expected to apply today to those things. We expect our 1st amendment right to be honored if we speak over the radio, TV or telephone.
Also, the weapons that the colonists had were the most modern available at that time. Unfortunately, we are now deprived of many of those types of weapons due to infringement of our rights (NFA of 1934, FFA of 1938, GCA of 1968, Hughes amendment to the FOPA of 1986, etc.),
Todays AR is very different from the first one I bought back in the 80s. The options available to purchasers now are incredible. The modularity, available calibers, optics, ergonomic options, common interchangeability of parts is truly awesome. It is Americas Rifle.
You are correct, the time to buy is now. Glad I got another stripped lower just yesterday. I suspect the prices will be through the roof tomorrow, and supply will dry up again.
Remember a determined III% is all it took to kick the oppressors out of our newly formed country 200+ years ago.
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