In light of recent events in Broken Arrow Oklahoma I wonder if people will continue to frown down upon the AR-15 for home defense. For years the argument has gone on between the proponents of the AR-15 for home defense use & those against it. From what I've read those not in favor of the AR-15 state that .223 round has great penetration & if you missed the intended target you run the risk of injuring family members in adjacent rooms or people in neighboring homes.
When I took Administration of Justice several years ago the instructor was a 25 year LAPD veteran detective. He said from his experience he didn't recommend a handgun for home defense. He said he had seen several home owners killed with their own guns that had been wrestled away from them during a confrontation. He recommended a 12 gauge shotgun. Unfortunately I didn't ask him how he felt about the AR-15. I wonder how the homeowner in Oklahoma would have faired against three intruders with a handgun. Do you think the outcome would have been the same if he wasn't very proficient with a handgun.
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/three-people-shot-killed-after-broken-arrow-home-invasion
When I took Administration of Justice several years ago the instructor was a 25 year LAPD veteran detective. He said from his experience he didn't recommend a handgun for home defense. He said he had seen several home owners killed with their own guns that had been wrestled away from them during a confrontation. He recommended a 12 gauge shotgun. Unfortunately I didn't ask him how he felt about the AR-15. I wonder how the homeowner in Oklahoma would have faired against three intruders with a handgun. Do you think the outcome would have been the same if he wasn't very proficient with a handgun.
http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/three-people-shot-killed-after-broken-arrow-home-invasion