Kable24
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Actually with good defensive ammunition. the .223 / 5.56 doesn't penetrate as much as common handgun calibers. I personally usually go with hollowpoints and have been messing around with some Hornady V-Max ammo - doesn't make the deepest wound channel but doesn't over-penetrate at all. I live in an apartment, so I tend to worry quite a bit about over-penetration.
I personally prefer buckshot, but birdshot would probably get the job done as well. Either are better than nothing though
I live in an apartment as well and I wouldn't want a stray round going through my neighbors walls if my apartment was being burglarized. I did some research and bird shot seems to be the safest of all home defense choices.
Like the saying goes, "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it."
"When seconds counts the police are minutes away."
I have to laugh when people just think help will be there in an instant. I believe we are responsible for ourselves and our own safety. I don't live in fear. I'm just not going to be a victim if someone decides to hurt me or someone I care about.