Why do you need an AR anyway?

[Robin]

Cuz.
Robin

 

[BDinPutnam]

Oh also because the Bofors is expensive to practice with.

 

[wizrd]

...because it's getting harder to find ammo for the 20mm Lahti.

 

[nyshooter]

to those liberals who ask. My reply would simply be: Mind your business. LOL

 

[SteyrAug]

Because they can be ever so quiet !

 

[Celt]

Same reason i have the samsung note 8. Same reason i opted for the trd package on my truck, same reason i buy $200 work boots. BECAUSE.... MURICA!

 

[Target]

I'm a SHTF kinda guy.
The AR covers a lot of items on the checklist.

Its a good, reliable rifle. Easy enough for most people to use, manageable recoil, modular for individual tastes / needs , Accurate, good range , parts are interchangeable between different brands ( for the most part, no custom machining needed to make it work). Commonly available ammo, commonly available magazines, good ammo capacity ( in a Free State or WROL situation).
In a SHTF situation, will 6.8 Creedmore or .204 Ruger be available?
5.56 will be.

Its a defensive gun, hunting gun, offensive gun, target gun, Mom can shoot it, the kids can shoot it.

Bolt action & pump action guns are more involved. In a high stress situation, some people can become overwhelmed and not cycle the action.
Hunting rifles and most shotguns hold 5ish rounds and take longer to reload.
With a semi auto, flip the safety & pull the trigger. When it stops , drop the mag, pop in a new one and resume firing.

Its not a rifle that fill all criteria , but for the average person for most situations, its a good survival firearm choice.

 

[Dinkus the Stinkus]

I'm a SHTF kinda guy.
The AR covers a lot of items on the checklist.

Its a good, reliable rifle. Easy enough for most people to use, manageable recoil, modular for individual tastes / needs , Accurate, good range , parts are interchangeable between different brands ( for the most part, no custom machining needed to make it work). Commonly available ammo, commonly available magazines, good ammo capacity ( in a Free State or WROL situation).
In a SHTF situation, will 6.8 Creedmore or .204 Ruger be available?
5.56 will be.

Its a defensive gun, hunting gun, offensive gun, target gun, Mom can shoot it, the kids can shoot it.

Bolt action & pump action guns are more involved. In a high stress situation, some people can become overwhelmed and not cycle the action.
Hunting rifles and most shotguns hold 5ish rounds and take longer to reload.
With a semi auto, flip the safety & pull the trigger. When it stops , drop the mag, pop in a new one and resume firing.

Its not a rifle that fill all criteria , but for the average person for most situations, its a good survival firearm choice.

And that's why they don't want us to have them. It's a good survival weapon. They don't want us to be able to survive. They want us all dead.

 

[96coal449]

They want us all dead.

At least those of us who disagree with their agenda.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I want them because they don't want me to have one.


I want them because I can see where this country is going.

I also agree with @PbTarget on his SHTF reasons.

 

[Sneezy]

Same reason i have the samsung note 8. Same reason i opted for the turd package on my truck, same reason i buy $200 work boots. BECAUSE.... MURICA!

You paid for a turd package?

Sounds rather crappy.