acmax95
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Those of you that use your AR in the home defense role what ammo do you use? I am wanting to use my AR as a HD weapon but I know the bulk FMJ ammo that I have is a bad choice for HD use.
As for needing new carpet, most likely having to re-do the walls and ceiling as well
That's less likely with midweight .223 JHP/SP than with most pistol JHP or 00 buckshot, all else being equal, since .223 JHP/SP penetrates less in drywall and most exterior walls than either. A single interior wall won't stop 55gr JHP (or much else) but two or three interior walls usually will, depending on the load, as will a lot of exterior walls. I could see some concern with FMJ, just as with pistol FMJ or shotgun slugs, of course, but that's not what we're really discussing....and your neighbor's kid's walls too depending on shot placement.