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Normalcy there is only one rational, logical and effective weapon for self defense and that is a shotgun, and the shorter the barrel the better, and a load of buckshot is best.

Pistols are short range, 25 ft at best, and it takes time to sight, and calmness to pull the trigger, any closer and a belly gun will do the job (Short barrel handgun)

Rifles are effective only for assault and distance shots. Hunters lay on the ground or in stands, and have to calm themselves, slow the heart rate and hold the breath for a trigger squeeze at distance,

Anyone who has gone through basic military training, at a minimum, knows what I mean.

With a shotgun, the scatter means that sighting and accuracy don't matter. Unless you are a warrior and a very skillled sharpshooter, then a rifle will do you no good, onthe other hand a rapid fire weapon, like an AR 15 with a bump stock would.

What weapon you need depends on the role. I am assuming defense, If offence then yes, a rifle with automatic fire, then you are going to need a hell of a lot of ammo. With an M-16 and a 20 round magazine, burned it all up in a couple of bursts.

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For offense, hand held M 79 grenade launcher.

For defense, daisy chain several M18a1 Claymores. Command detonated.

Look ma, no hands.

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I have a story or two about claymores, and a VC booby trap.

There is also a grenade launher that can be attached to an M-16. I've fired the M-79. pretty good with it.

Trouble is that the equipment and ammo is not generally available, but none of it violates the rules as I know them, then again I am not mliitia minded so don't keep up.

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