5.56 and .223 For Home Defense: Is it Right for You? (Firearms News photo)
Ask most any average firearm owner or gun shop patron, “What is the best firearm for home defense?” and the most likely answer will be 12gauge shotgun with “handgun” coming in as a close second. What is typically not mentioned or touched on is a rifle, especially those of intermediate power and caliber. This is unfortunate considering a lightweight AR15 carbine offers substantial advantages over either a handgun or shotgun. However, a stigma exists with rifle or carbine usage for home defense. Typically, the words “over penetration” will be thrown around a lot. At times, even a funny addition about blasting the neighbor’s cat will be...