Does anyone actually use their SBR for regular home defense?

[motoduck]

Yes, it's the right tool for the job.

[RHINOWSO]

I will when I get my SBRs back up to speed. Until then I use a regular AR.

If it's a good shoot, you'll get it back. And it'll have some character.

[KiraX105]

Yes. For all the reasons stated above. I also use a Gemtech Halo along with my 6933. I can replace my rifle and suppressor, I cannot replace my family

[CobraBG]

Use the best tool you have, for the most important job you have.

^This

[rocsteady]

Although mine is not an SBR I wanted to chime in as I am in the unusual position of being a Federal LEO but living in NY City.

The general consensus among Fed/State/Local law enforcement here is, basically, "anything short of a post-Katrina/LA riot-type of "wild west" lawlessness should not require that an AR be used for self defense".

I will refrain from telling you my opinion of this but will say that my AR is always within reach while I am home...

After the recent hurricane (Sandy), we had some "fine, upstanding" members of the Staten Island community that felt it was a good time to try to rob homes as the power was out and cell phone service was nearly non-existant. There were a number of LEO's that I am aware of who live in the area with their ARs ready to go so I assume I am not in the minority.

[sproc]

Any legal concerns if your SBR is registered to you as an individual (not a trust) and your other family members now have access to it?

[Black]

I keep my shotgun by my bed in case I wake up to somebody opening my bedroom door, but if I have time it's straight to the safe to unlock the SBR.

[markm]

I use mine, it stays beside my bed every night. If I didn't use it, what would be the point of having it anyways(hunting, I think not).

NO SHIT! AMEN.

This reminds me of the thread in the ammo section about what ammo is loaded in your weapon...

A bunch of guys are listing pistol and bird gun ammo... HUH?

You own an M4, but you put it away and grab the bird gun for when it counts? There's something very wrong with that logic. If a bird gun is all you have, then by all means... but other than that.. PICK THE BEST TOOL.

[Mak8080]

Absolutely. Heck, it's one of the best tools in your arsenal. I mean it's not meant to sit in the safe and just look pretty.

[markm]

Absolutely. Heck, it's one of the best tools in your arsenal. I mean it's not meant to sit in the safe and just look pretty.

I'm always STUNNED at the effort some guys will put into an AR build... not even an SBR... but they'll put it away and grab something else at the end of the day?

WTF?