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OK, I know everyone has their own opinion on “Home Defense” weapons. Well, that includes me.
Now, you know I don’t mind voicing my opinion and I’m a little “long-winded”, but I ask that you bare with me. My opinion is “Go with what you know.”
If you only practice with a pistol; use that pistol for home defense. If you carry a rifle for a living, then it only makes sense for you to use the same type weapon for home defense. Now you notice that I’ve mentioned a pistol and a rifle. I haven’t said shit about a shotgun. That surprises many of you, because “everyone” on the internet/TV/movies push using a shotgun for home defense.
-It doesn’t go through walls like a pistol
-The “Racking Sound” will scare the intruder away.
-You don’t have to aim
-Better in low light
-The Pump Shotgun will never jam
-Weapon of choice for Zombies
Well, call me crazy, but to me, for Home Defense, I want:
-Accuracy, so I don’t hit friendlies
-Stopping power
-Something that I have “Muscle-memory” with, for ease of use in hasty situations
Shotguns are for breaching doors and shooting birds.
I don’t want to argue here… just watch the video. You’ll see I prefer a Rifle for Home Defense.
You’ll notice I mention, for those that suck with a pistol, to also have a spray can of Mace… I got that little trick from a old SF Guy (Thanks Fortin). I can’t take credit for that one.
I’m not going to bring just a pistol to a gunfight; I’m going to bring a rifle. Now, before you comment why I carry a pistol EDC; I carry a pistol every day because I am NOT planning on getting into a gunfight. I carry the pistol just in case.
Now, when that home alarm goes off; you can bet I’m coming prepared. I’ll be praying it was nothing. I’ll be praying they wont be stupid… but if they come to hurt my family, rest assured I will exercise my right to spend then next two weeks cleaning up bio-hazard from all over my walls.
A good AR, with a white light and good optic… along with a quality way to secure it safely; that’s all you need. Enough said.
Again, just my opinion. Let the comments and bashing begin.
Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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When SHTF, the real enemy will be your own governments muppets.
Karl , just watched your video again, shared it with a TPH Network ( the prepared homesteader group)
I figured your video from 5 years ago would help point them in the right direction for those curious on what to use.
Your humor cracks me up.
One of these years I may take one of your courses just to meet you .
Later dude
5:12 🤨📸
In the end I think the proper weapon for home defense depends on the tactical situation as it develops. Like what he was saying about a bad guy having a spouse in a headlock. That's when you ditch a shotgun and switch to a precision weapon like a pistol or AR-15 style weapon for precise targeting. Bottom line for me, is having multiple weapons like you would have multiple tools in a toolbox. Use the right tool/weapon for the right situation and don't be afraid to switch weapons as the tactical situation develops.
shotgun with SLUG? 😀
Great Points! This video is 5 years old. Do you still like the AR for home defense or do you have another option? Good video man!
I live alone in a small brick cottage. Nothing beats shotgun for me. AR would probably be last on the list simply due to the fact that the DAs of the world HATE the AR platform. It's less risky in the legal sense to use a pistol or shotgun, rather than a "scary" gun.
If I were going into a gunfight Red Dawn style, yeah the AR all the way.
I have nothing to argue this is fantastic. I am a shot gun lover and you have me tools and proof. I can’t argue with that. Cheers
Lol Shotguns are for more than breaching doors. They’re used for hunting and not to mention combat.. by law enforcement and military. Lastly, you’re shooting birdshot in a demonstration about home defense. For someone that seems to have experience with firearms you sure seem to have a rookie opinion about shotguns.
Damn the one with the green as a representation of my wife. Made me change my mind big time about shotguns
Text book.
How about pistol caliber carbines like a Ruger PCC?
5:11 dawg😭(very informative video tho)
I'm just thinking about how much hearing loss I'll have after shooting my AR in a hallway!
I like this guy;he has a no nonsense approach and did not waste my time watching him do funny idiot antics. He is all business and this separates the men from the boy's.
Wtf does 18 meters mean exactly 🤨
Very well said!!!!
Do you have a video or brake down of that AR?
How about video of firearm for someone living in an Apartment.
Touché regarding the sound
Does the open invite into Karl's home include a tour of the man room?…….oh wait…nevermind. 😀
Awesome
Tactical Shotgun with a 20round clip. First Shot is #8 birdshot. 2nd shot is a slug. Every remaining round is Buckshot. First shot warns or maims, whichever you want… or simply eject it if you need that 1 shot "hostage" power. They gonna be running after the opener, so start cutting chunks out of em with the buckshot
Which AR is the one you have ?
Dude you’re so funny. I think that you’re awesome. And very easy on the eyes
Too bad youtube got rid of the dislike bar
We are not allowed to have pistols here in New Zealand… so a rifle or shotgun is my only option