When the world breaks into chaos it will be up to you to defend yourself. There is no such thing as a one size fits all firearm. Each specific class and type of fire arm has a specific use that it’s designed for. A pistol such as a 9mm Glock is designed for close range combat and concealment. Shotguns can be used for close to medium range defensive situations but have their limitations. Sport rifles like AR15’s are the most versatile because they will work at extremely close ranges and long ranges out to 500-100 yards depending on the marksman skill level. The downsize with Ar15 rifles is the fact they are difficult to conceal when moving through different environments on foot. On the other hand, a pistol could easily be concealed when moving through an urban setting. The 223/556 version of the AR15 platform is popular because it allows the operate to carry large amounts of ammunition because the bullet is very lightweight. Furthermore, in extreme scenarios the AR15 could be used as a hunting tool to procure small game and even medium size deer and elk.
In this video, you will get a detailed breakdown of the top 3 firearms you must have when SHTF shit hits the fan. We agree with his analysis that a pistol, shotgun, and sport rifle of some sort are the perfect combination. As far as pistols go, we believe a 9mm Glock is a great choice because it’s reliable even when dirty and 9mm ammunition is very common.
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