[river rat]

It’s always a good idea to have at least one weapon that is chambered for one of the CURRENT U.S. military rounds for either a rifle or pistol...both if affordable.

That way — if push comes to shove one can “appropriate” the ammo.....

[El Gato]

That way — if push comes to shove one can “appropriate” the ammo.....

Well, if push really does come to shove to the point where you are drawing from US military, including reserve and guard, ammunition stocks, then I imagine If you "need one there will be plenty laying around" (Sergeant Major Basil Plumley as portrayed by Sam Elliot). Plenty of rifles and pistols that is.

[El Gato]

It’s always a good idea to have at least one weapon that is chambered for one of the CURRENT U.S. military rounds for either a rifle or pistol...both if affordable.

12 gauge is a standard military round. Not as commonly issued as 5.56 or even 9mm, but they are using it, in a couple of different configurations, one for door breaching, one for room clearing, in the current war with the Islamofacists.