dakota.potts
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If you're talking about having a firearm for constitutional purposes ("Security of a free state... well regulated militia" etc.) then a bolt gun is a fine choice, especially in something like .223 or .308.
For more personal reasons (defense inside the home, natural disasters etc.) I'm sure a bolt gun could be made to work, although a shorter length, quicker bolt throw and detachable magazines would be made priority over power and range.
Really, though, with so many other options in the market it would have to be way down the list for me. Pump action rifles or shotguns, in short barrels, make much more sense. Also the lever action. Something in a pistol caliber like .357 or .44 magnum would be good with a quick follow up time.
Really, it seems to me that questions like this can sometimes be the result of objectifying defensive firearms as toys and their use as such can lend to fantasies. Nothing wrong with having hobbies or enjoying gun ownership just for the fun aspect but there should be some clear delineation.
For more personal reasons (defense inside the home, natural disasters etc.) I'm sure a bolt gun could be made to work, although a shorter length, quicker bolt throw and detachable magazines would be made priority over power and range.
Really, though, with so many other options in the market it would have to be way down the list for me. Pump action rifles or shotguns, in short barrels, make much more sense. Also the lever action. Something in a pistol caliber like .357 or .44 magnum would be good with a quick follow up time.
Really, it seems to me that questions like this can sometimes be the result of objectifying defensive firearms as toys and their use as such can lend to fantasies. Nothing wrong with having hobbies or enjoying gun ownership just for the fun aspect but there should be some clear delineation.