Whether it’s a zombie horde or a whitetail dinner that comes into the scope, the 5.56mm cartridge can handle it. The AR-15’s standard 5.56mm cartridge is big enough to put down small- to medium-sized targets with well-placed shots. The last and maybe biggest factor is ammunition. Any hunter can tell you that climbing over fallen trees and rough terrain is easier with a smaller, shorter rifle, and the AR-15 can be made short to carry and adjusted for the correct length of pull with collapsible stocks. Moving through obstacles also requires a small, compact firearm. If you have ever covered a long distance on foot, you know every ounce you are carrying counts. The size of the AR-15 makes it easy to carry. My 9-year-old son has been shooting one since he was big enough to hold it up, and in my training experience, it doesn’t take much to get the average person up to speed safely. Not everyone is a trained firearms enthusiast, so you may encounter situations where you are unable to fire and need to teach someone in your group to return fire or hunt for food. Go ahead and pay for the good stuff and you won’t have to buy it again.Įase of use is another big factor. I adhere to the “buy once, cry once” principal when buying gear. When built with quality components, the AR-15 will perform in most any condition, as proven by our military and law enforcement over the years. The reliability of the AR-15 is only as good as the sum of its parts. Whether I am in a rural setting taking distant shots or a densely populated area, the AR-15 is capable of kill shots in excess of 300 yards, and it’s short enough to maneuver in urban terrain. I feel like I would be able to handle the weapon in a variety of situations. I have spent ample time training on this firearm. My decision is based on the following: training, reliability, ease of use, size and ammunition. With the thousands of variations available, the AR-15 is the best choice. I have had this conversation many times with industry associates as well as family members and friends.
I’d choose an AR-15 for a SHTF situation. Position: Senior Executive, DoubleStar, Training Academy Instructor.
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