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[–] EloquentOgre 1 point 10 points (+11|-1) ago 

This is why for home defense, an AR-15 is better than a shotgun.

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[–] Pawn 1 point -1 points (+0|-1) ago 

in this situation, you probably could do better with a shotgun.

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[–] GumbyTM 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago 

No you wouldn't, but make your case because I just never get tired of this myth.

And before you get started, let's get some common ground out of the way in the interest of time.

What the pro shotgun crowd will say:

Pros:

  • But 15 pellets. (assuming 3" mag 00buck)
  • ...but spread.
  • ...but scary

Why it doesn't matter:

  • Shotgun spread is not what people think. Especially assuming loads like mentioned above.
  • And If you go down the bird shot for home defense road I'm going to find where you live and rob your house. /s

Why the AR is always better.

  • 30 rounds vs 6+1
  • Faster reloads
  • Shorter muzzle to stock length (better indoors)
  • Faster follow up shots
  • Less recoil
  • Less over-penetration (sheet rock destroys the velocity of 5.56 -> m193)
  • EBR is always scarier (this is a bs point as if you are pulling out a rifle it isn't to scare people but I wanted to refute the above.)

Ok all you...