“I am a terrible proof reader.”
With these jokers, you have to do it in self-defense.
But seriesly, the AR-15 is a good choice. There’s not much recoil and it’s accurate well beyond normal property-line ranges. Get one chambered for 5.56 vice .223, there is a difference. Although the rounds are externally the same, the 5.56mm is a hotter round which might cause a rifle chambered for .223 to fail. This is something to consider if civilan sources dry up and all that’s left are military spec rounds.
Can you share your source for this information ?
WHAT?
You are Kiddin’ Right...?
Get one chambered for 5.56 vice .223, there is a difference. Although the rounds are externally the same, the 5.56mm is a hotter round which might cause a rifle chambered for .223 to fail. This is something to consider if civilan sources dry up and all that’s left are military spec rounds.
That’s Absurd!
Ain’t NEVER Heard That Before.....
Yup - she did specify: "in the ....event of civil unrest".
Which could be caused by any number of events - most of which may make civilian ammo scarce.
While not the ideal firearm for "home-protection", it can serve that purpose, as well as disperse a crowd, hunt for food (in a pinch), and go on the offensive (also in a pinch) along with neighbors, many of whom probably also own AR-15s.
There really are no "one-size-fits-all" firearms, but an AR can fill many different uses "in-a-pinch" (and one way or another, there will ALWAYS be NATO ammo available when most others get scarcer).
I have different firearms for different functions, but if I was forced to choose just one of them, it would be my AR.