If you are the man of the house and very familiar with your semi-auto pistol, it may be a good choice for you. But, they are not an ideal at all for someone not very familiar with the gun. For example, what happens when you aren't there and a spouse or an older child has to use the gun to defend themselves? read more
Semi-auto rifles can and should be used for home/self defense IF your aggressor is beyond your accurate effective range with a handgun or shotgun. Inside a building where furnishings, doorway angles and walls would interfere with your movement and ability to easily and accurately bringing a “long gun” to target, use a handgun instead. read more
A semi-automatic rifle or carbine, such as an AR-15, is the best tool to counter multiple assailants. Effective management of the intrusion is essential; the homeowner has to control the situation. Countering criminals, especially home intruders, with good intentions is stupid. read more