Interesting video about using rifle vs handgun for home defense

[tacman605]

This video shows comparisons of the 5.56/.223 and the 9mm in penetration tests in home defense situations.

Student of the Gun - Paul G. Markel - SOTG

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[1 old 0311]

I don't have 20 minutes to give it BUT I switched from a AK folder to a 9 mm Hi-Point carbine. Why? My housekeeper had a AD with a .22 short and it went THROUGH 2 layers of drywall. I know the 9 will also but not like a 7.62X39

[Walden]

I don't have 20 minutes to give it BUT I switched from a AK folder to a 9 mm Hi-Point carbine. Why? My housekeeper had a AD with a .22 short and it went THROUGH 2 layers of drywall. I know the 9 will also but not like a 7.62X39

I switched from my 7.62 AK back to my G19 with a 33 round mag. I don't sacrifice capacity, I can open doors with greater ease during clearing drills, I can present the weapon around corners much faster, and the pistol rounds won't penetrate like rifle rounds would.

[NETim]

5.56 actually may be safer for indoor use

Real World .223 Testing

[JaySkiBum]

Yeah you guys need to watch the video.


I keep my handgun by my bed, also because of the ease of use. I might as well keep my AR by the bed though. I've got enough varmint rounds kicking around.

[BAC]

If you don't have 20 min to watch the video, just watch the first 5 min. He makes the point early on and supports it later on.

Spoiler: rifle wins.

Edit: In fact, the video is only about 10 min long. The rest of it is advertisements and what looked like SHOT coverage.

[blitzburgh]

Enjoyed the watch. Thanks for posting This.

[Drgnfly]

Thanks :) I've tried to tell people this, but they say no no that can't be true.

Dumb.

[1 old 0311]

If you don't have 20 min to watch the video, just watch the first 5 min. He makes the point early on and supports it later on.

Spoiler: rifle wins.

Edit: In fact, the video is only about 10 min long. The rest of it is advertisements and what looked like SHOT coverage.

I will tomorrow. Thanks.

[AZ_Larz_NY]

Good video with good info, thanks for posting.

Be safe!

[KoriBustard]

I have both an AR-15 and a handgun (9mm) for home defense (other stuff too). The AR isn't as handy because I can't keep it in the safe next to my bed, nor can I carry it on my person. So in the context of a nighttime invasion, my 9mm will be most accessible. But should I have the time to get my AR, I would much prefer it for personal defense. Don't know if that addresses the topic, but that's my situation.