WHY own an AR15?

[target64]

Ok, fair enough.

But what about a "normal" person. When I say normal, I mean someone who's not into guns like we are.
Someone who just wants enough guns to protect their family and home.

For that person, it'll be a pistol and a shotgun. At least starting out. But, again, WHY should that same person own an AR?

I think everyone should have at least three guns
1) pistol for 0-15 yards
2) shotgun for 0-25 yards
3) rifle for 25+ yards
(The above distances are +/- depending on skill,load,situation)
The reason for the AR platform. They tend to have a greater capacity over gramps old bolt action rifle. They have the "LEGO" build it the way you want it ability. Also they are just so damn sexy...lol

 

[Yukon227]

Cuz I have 2 daughters...they look scary to boys....and they are half the price they used to be....hopefully the more we responsibly buy and own the more big brother will loosen the reins.(doubtful)

 

[Principal Skinr]

1. My entertainment.
2. Home defense--one of several options including pistol, shotgun, other ARs.
3. Hog hunting.
4. Coyote hunting.
5. Because I can.
6. SHTF

 

[Expat]

I have 2 loaded in the bedroom with several extra mags. They are just in case the M1A runs out of ammo before the situation is taken care of.

 

[Split]

Because when I was just a young man, a teacher I looked up to said "Son, a man can never love his country too much, and can never have too many guns or knives". It stuck in my head.

Now I have no care to justify a firearm purchase. If I can afford it, it's not taking food off my family's table, and I'm hurting no one else, I can do anything I want, because I live in America.

 

[dross]

that is why i own an AR.
and idk, is it a good zombie killer?

Zombies. The single best reason to own an AR.

 

[orange]

Because we've got collapsible stocks for everything from AKs to single-shot shotguns, the black rifle might as well match.
Because there's just no way to get any more rails on a gun. At least not until somebody makes an AR entirely out of rails.
Because 7.62mm is just too much gun.

(I actually do like ARs so don't flame me, eh?)

 

[kricket37]

Cause they are fun! And I had a blast learning to build mine.

 

[desmodue]

Because it's the heterosexual equivalent of an AK47.

 

[Sylvain]

I dont own one ... yet!
Its on my "to buy" list.
I dont really need it as I wouldnt use it for home defense (I may change my mind in the future but for now I use shotguns and handguns) but that would be just a cool gun to own and to shoot at the range.
I love the look of the AR and how you can custom them the way you want.I never seen two here in INGO who looked alike.

Do I need it for any practical thing other than having fun? No.
Do I want one? Hell yeah!
Will my wife let me spend $1000+ on something than I dont need? Lets hope she loves me enough to answer yes.

 

[dross]

Because it's the heterosexual equivalent of an AK47.

Excellent trolling. It may indeed get the intended result.

 

[Elvis]

In addition to what everyone else said; Its the grown up version of what I used to play guns with in the neighborhood as a kid..

 

[scott delaney]

i bought mine because i wanted the cool rifle......i keep it cause its fun......im buying another because there bad *ss!

 

[malern28us]

I dont own one ... yet!
Its on my "to buy" list.
I dont really need it as I wouldnt use it for home defense (I may change my mind in the future but for now I use shotguns and handguns) but that would be just a cool gun to own and to shoot at the range.
I love the look of the AR and how you can custom them the way you want.I never seen two here in INGO who looked alike.

Do I need it for any practical thing other than having fun? No.i
Do I want one? Hell yeah!
Will my wife let me spend $1000+ on something than I dont need? Lets hope she loves me enough to answer yes.

Entry level Smith and wesson goes for$ 649 right now

 

[redpitbull44]

Why should one own an AR15?

I honestly don't know. I don't really care for them, other than the way they look...

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

Because I can.

And because my garage is too small for one of these:

 

[MeatyBacchus]

Great podcast by James Yeager on if you should own a fighting rifle -

BLOG.YEAGERSCORNER.COM: Should YOU own a Fighting Rifle?

 

[malern28us]

And because my garage is too small for one of these:

It would fit in my garage. I will let you park it there in exchange for getting to ride along.

 

[Armed-N-Ready]

It would fit in my garage. I will let you park it there in exchange for getting to ride along.

OK but I get to be TC.

 

[malern28us]

OK but I get to be TC.

Ill even split gas cost.
I get to run the fifty cal!!!!!