{"id":374,"date":"2022-09-23T04:37:59","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T04:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2022-09-23T04:37:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T04:37:59","slug":"how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Set Up an AR-15 for Home Defense?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/717668106?h=84c74e564f&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/gunspot\/\">GunSpot<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span>he <span class=\"nowrap\">AR-15<\/span> is a gun many choose to for the defense of their home. Its chambering is capable yet is <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/5-56-vs-drywall-is-your-home-defense-gun-dangerous\/\">not prone to over-penetration issues<\/a>, it\u2019s light to carry and has minimal recoil, which is great for new shooters. Users can also easily mount attachments. In fact, the AR is a great gun for hunting, self-defense and range-time fun, so it\u2019s easy to see why this one is near the top of the list for inclusion in your <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/must-have-home-defense-gear\/\">home defense gear<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Surroundings<\/h2>\n<p>If the AR is the gun you choose to use for home defense, which I recommend, there are some things to consider when building it up. When choosing how to set up your AR, take into consideration your surroundings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-32172\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-1.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-1-800x482.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-1-400x241.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-1-768x462.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Illuminating your target with a light is a necessity unless you have night vision capabilities. Also, shining a white light on your target can give you a tactical\u00a0advantage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you live in a rural area with an acre or two and maybe a barn on your land, your gear might need to be different from the rest of ours. If you have land like that, you might want to outfit your gun with a magnified optic to help you view possible tangible threats at distance. Check out this <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/when-you-are-your-own-first-responder-setting-up-a-rural-home-defense-rifle\/\">article on rural self-defense rifles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are in a neighborhood with close-together houses or even an apartment building, you would want a different set-up. Regardless of the size of your property, having a max barrel length of 16\u201d is a good idea. (Want an even shorter gun for home defense that still has a 16\u201d barrel? Consider a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hellion-in-the-house-setting-up-a-bullpup-for-home-defense\/\">bullpup rifle for self-defense<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32173\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-800x499.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-400x249.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-768x479.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2.jpg\" alt=\"Man with AR-15 during training for home defense\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-800x499.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-400x249.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-2-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The <span class=\"nowrap\">AR-15<\/span> is adjustable to all sizes of people with excellent stopping power and fewer overpenetration concerns when compared to many handgun and shotgun\u00a0loads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An AR of this size is still maneuverable indoors for going down tight hallways and corridors. An <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/too-much-gun-for-home-defense\/\">AR pistol with a barrel shorter than 16\u201d<\/a>, or even a short-barreled rifle, is a possible choice for you as well. Just know that short-barreled rifles (SBRs) are covered under the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/what-does-nfa-mean\/\">National Firearms Act<\/a>, so there are some extra steps to owning one of these.<\/p>\n<h2>Optics<\/h2>\n<p>After taking note of your surroundings, the next step is to select what optics you need. If you are dead set that iron sights are the way to go, then have at it. But there are ways to have the best of both worlds. So, don\u2019t just cross off optics over the reliability of iron sights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32174\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3.jpg\" alt=\"Low power variable optics (LVPO) on a home defense AR-15 rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Low power variable optics (LPVO\u2019s) are great for carbines. They can also be great home defense optics, especially for those that have homes with\u00a0acreage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a larger property, a low power variable optic (LPVO) scope may work for you, even though it would be silly for those of us in smaller neighborhoods. Being able to zoom to a higher power to view your surroundings if you live at a home in the country would be of immense value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For those of us in small neighborhoods or even apartment complexes, we would benefit more from a red dot. Red dot sights don\u2019t have large magnification and have unlimited eye relief, which makes them fast for close-quarters combat. In our video above, we show a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-is-the-saint-victor-duty-grade\/\">SAINT Victor<\/a> that has a Trijicon LPVO that would be perfect for home defense on a small farm. We also show a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/building-or-buying-a-case-for-the-saint-edge\/\">SAINT Edge<\/a> that would be perfect for home defense in a smaller home area equipped with a Holosun red dot sight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32175\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4.jpg\" alt=\"Man with red dot sight mounted on home defense rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>One great option for a home defense optic is the red dot sight. This type of sight has unlimited eye relief that makes getting on target quickly very\u00a0easy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third option we show is a compromise between the two. It is a SAINT rifle with a Trijicon MRO red dot and a 3X flip-to-the-side magnifier. A red dot and magnifier combo is a compromise between both an LPVO and a red dot. Without the magnifier, there is unlimited eye relief. With the magnifier in place, you get 3X magnification. This is a great combination to make your rifle applicable at both near and far ranges. Again, it all comes down to your surroundings and asking yourself \u201cwhat is my battleground?\u201d Then, just outfit your rifle to match it.<\/p>\n<h2>Flashlights<\/h2>\n<p>For home defense, the next piece of gear every rifle should have is a flashlight. You never know if you\u2019re going to have to defend your home during the day or during the nighttime hours. If it\u2019s dark out, a good quality, durable, bright flashlight is going to be needed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-32176\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-800x499.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-400x249.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-768x479.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5.jpg\" alt=\"Person in tactical gear with flashlight mounted on home defense AR-15 rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-800x499.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-400x249.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/article-how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense-5-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>For weapon-mounted lights, the author recommends using a tape switch that mounts flat to the rifle. Mounting the switch on the top rail allows for activation with either\u00a0hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are options to spend very little and, of course, there are very expensive flashlights. Here are a few things to consider. Get one that has a pressure switch that can turn the light on or off and preferably has a momentary press as well.<\/p>\n<p>We like mounting it on the top rail of the handguard so that we can work the lift with either our right or left hand in case we would need to swap the shoulder from which we are shooting. You could certainly make it work with a side-mounted switch, but having the switch on top makes it very easy with either hand.<\/p>\n<p>Another good fact to take into consideration is making sure the tailcap of your flashlight, where the pressure switch attaches to, threads onto the body of the light. Having a tailcap that threads on versus a magnetic one is a great option so that it doesn\u2019t accidentally come off.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, flashlight specifications can go even deeper once you start talking about mounting options, lumens and candelas. Light brightness can be skewed a little on spec sheets, so it\u2019s good to try to do research on particular models. Additionally, you want to get professional training in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/low-light-shooting-tactics\/\">low-light shooting tactics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>An AR with a great optic, bright light and pressure switch light will set you up perfectly for home defense. The last thing to consider is to not go throwing unnecessary weight on your home defense gun.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using it for home defense, don\u2019t mount things like bipods, IR lasers and all that other stuff on there. If you don\u2019t have night vision goggles, you don\u2019t need an IR laser. If you aren\u2019t going to snipe your assaulter at 500 yards, you probably don\u2019t need a bipod, either.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your rifle as light and agile as possible. Choose to invest the money in a good rifle, good optics and good light, and you will be set up well to defend your home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/11837\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-saint \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/saint-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ST916556BMA.png\" alt=\"SAINT\u00ae Series\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>SAINT\u00ae <span>Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.holosun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 35rem; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2.4rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/product-holosun.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/product-holosun.jpg\" alt=\"Holosun\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Holosun <\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/products\/detail\/protac-rail-mount-hl-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 36rem; max-width: 80%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-streamlight-protac-hlx.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-streamlight-protac-hlx.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Protac HL-X\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Streamlight <span>Protac HL-X<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.trijicon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 28rem; max-width: 80%; margin-bottom: 3rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-trijicon.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/product-trijicon.jpg\" alt=\"Trijicon\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Trijicon <\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.unitytactical.com\/product\/fast-micro-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-top: -1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 93%; width: 36rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/product-unity-tactical-fast-micro-mount.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/product-unity-tactical-fast-micro-mount.jpg\" alt=\"Unity Tactical FAST Micro Mount\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Unity Tactical <span>FAST Micro Mount<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/how-do-i-set-up-an-ar-15-for-home-defense\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By GunSpot The AR-15 is a gun many choose to for the defense of their home. Its chambering is capable yet is not prone to over-penetration issues, it\u2019s light to carry and has minimal recoil, which is great for new shooters. Users can also easily mount attachments. 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