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For practice I'll use any factory loads that are available. I'm not looking for extreme accuracy, just ammo for weapon manipulation and various shooting drills. For HD (when accuracy really matters) I only use federal Flite Control LE132 (also sold as PD132) 00 buck. After many boxes i know...

To me a 'back up gun' makes sense if you are traveling out of town/ long distance. If you are involved in a shooting, the police will take your primary handgun as evidence, leaving you without a CCW until you return home. Obviously, not ideal for many reasons.

I agree with the SKS suggestion. I'll add a Swiss K31.

My opinion: I have a mini14. It is reliable and shoots all 5.56/223 ammo that I've put into it. Nothing fancy but good enough for defensive and range duties. I had a SU-16. Pretty reliable ate most every 5.56/223 round I put into it. But the trigger guard split at 300 rounds and I wasn't to...

Any of those that you have listed are fine. For your stated purpose you don't need a high priced AR. I like (and have) a Stag. I also think that you'd be fine without optics; iron sights will get the job done and keep weight to a minimum. Also consider a grip change. The AR grip IMHO is too...

I have a couple of red dots, a 1-4x, and a 3-9x. All will work well within 100 yards. Of the three, I like the 1-4x the best for it's size and weight. I think it also depends upon the type of rifle and what you intend to use it for.

The issue, for me, isn't the distance at which these tools will be used. Nor is it which one makes a bigger hole. Its about which tool can be utilized more efficiently under stress. And to do so under stress, one has to train with that tool. In my training and experience, drawing and firing 5...

A few possibilities Take a look here: http://mouseguns.com/PocketAutoComparison.pdf Carried in a pocket in a Nemesis (or similar) holster..

I don't hunt.. But My stag 16 inch Barrel is good out to 400 yards on a 12 inch gong. So I don't think you need a heavy or long barrel. What I do think is important, if you want precision, is the quality of the barrel and the twist rate. At typical .223 velocities, a 1:9 twist will stabilize...

I do my hunting at Safeway. My favorite rifle is my 10/22 but I doubt they'd let me bring it inside. :)

Leatherwood CMR Series Hi-Lux 1-4x24 Rifle scope

The range is the only place where I foresee a shot out past 150 yards. So my SD rifle is iron sights only. Oddly enough, I have a couple of scoped .22 rifles.

Opinel. Often overlooked and highly under-rated. http://www.opiknife.com/?gclid=CMPQi9ay1aoCFeUZQgodGEV99g

Mini 14 ranch models come with rings and a proprietary mount on the receiver. Minis are plenty accurate for plinking and HD. Lots of info for them at: http://www.perfectunion.com/vb/ Kel-Tec SU 16 CA model has a picatinney rail and uses AR mags. They are also plenty accurate for plinking and...

I don't mean to complicate matters but have you considered a .22 revolver? It loads easy. I think round count runs from 6 to 10 rounds depending upon mfgr. Easy to clean. And if there is a failure to fire, pull the trigger again. And good luck..