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  • corgiwithalaptop [any, love/loves]
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    2 years ago

    It takes much more practice to become proficient with a handgun than a rifle, PCC, or shotgun. So you might consider getting an AR-15 or shotgun first

    I would need to look up state laws, but....AK47? I feel like that might be too much. We're talking apartments here, in terms of home.

    • Ulyanov [any]
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      2 years ago

      Definitely look up your state laws, especially if you're in a coastal or otherwise gun-hostile state. Key things to know are whether certain features are banned and whether there's a limit on magazine capacity. I believe a couple states even have a list of guns that are allowed, all others being restricted to law enforcement or something of the sort. Also good to know castle doctrine and other defense laws. There's usually sites that show up on a quick google search that will provide a good summary/chart of your state's laws. Could also check out your state gun subreddit (/r/CAguns, for example).

      Any round capable of being used for home defense is going to go through multiple walls, whether that be 9mm, 223, or buckshot. Drywall is unfortunately just not good at stopping bullets. The best gun for home defense is the one you shoot the most accurately, which for most people is a rifle before a handgun. Additionally, 223 usually overpenetrates less than 9mm does. Whatever you get, never use FMJ/ball rounds for anything other than range training. Get some good hollow points or frangible rounds for defense.

      And as much as I love AKs, there's no practical reason in the US to get one over an AR. Entry-level AKs that don't have reliability/safety issues start at $1k, whereas you can get a solid entry-level AR for $500.