go to palmetto state armory and get a perfectly good home defense AR15 pattern rifle for about 1/2 of that and spend the rest on ammo and training
Better yet, Aero Precision lower, LaRue Tactical trigger (trust me on this) and just build the rest to your own liking.
“go to palmetto state armory and get a perfectly good home defense AR15 pattern rifle for about 1/2 of that and spend the rest on ammo and training”
Thats the correct answer.
A 223 shooting 50 or 55 grain soft points will stop anybody. Plus, the recoil is so light follow up shots are quick.