What is a good rifle to get for self defense during civic unrest?
(btw - been a member for a long time but I don't usually post. Cant remember logon name America"something". Is there a list of names? Probably not.)
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"A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed." - Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Congress has provided (Article I - Section. 8, U.S. Constitution) the Militia with a means to arm themselves: CMP (Civilian Markmenship Program).
Luke 22:36 (KJV) --Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Got sword? (M1 Garand ==>CMP)
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We must be ever vigilant in protecting our inalienable rights as enumerated in the Constitution and BOR.
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1) AK variant, like Ak-47 Bulgarian, etc. Built to take lots of punishment, and can utilize a 30 round magazine. Pretty cheap, really, tho I understand they are ALL going up up up. It looks pretty too :)
2) Some version of the AR-16, ie, semiauto of course. There are several that make fine examples in this line, Bushmaster, Colt, etc. Can also utilize a 30 round magazine. These are truly beautiful rifles but can be a bit more complicated than the old workhorse AK variants.
Use a .223 cartridge, the AK's usually use the 7.62 x 39mm round which is very inexpensive, about $90 for 1000 rounds, that's a lot of bang for the buck! Another rifle to consider would be the old M-1, or even the older SKS. Anyone of these rifles would serve you well in a situation you describe.
Always remember, safety first, and for goodness sakes PRACTICE!
For a general purpose rifle, my vote would be for AR-15.
Ruger Mini 14! Cheap, very reliable and tons of NATO ammo available