Was it Clint Smith or somebody else who said the purpose of a handgun is to shoot your way to your rifle. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with a rifle for HD. I have a half dozen handguns secreted about my premises so I'm never more than a few feet from one if needed ( I live in a Red state - but it's a Blue county). Needless to say, I also have a rifle set up in my bedroom closet 3 feet from my bedside. it's an AK47 Underfolder fitted with a red dot, tactical flashlight and laser - all sighted in at 50 yards. With the stock folded, it is highly maneuverable, easily slinking around corners and from behind cover and with the flashlight and laser, I only have to 'illuminate' the target for a guaranteed hit or two. Or five. Or ten. Or thirty. Whatever. BTW, there's also a Remington 1100 right next to the AK47.