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Is the AR-15 an effective weapon for civilians to use against domestic terrorism?

February 4, 2019 by Scott Witner Leave a Comment

Is the AR-15 an effective weapon for civilians to use against domestic terrorism?

With attacks on our homeland, we have the responsibility to defend it against all threats foreign and domestic. Politicians and mainstream media are both labeling these weapons anything but what they are. I have personally used these style rifles in the defense of my country and now as a veteran. In the hands of a trained, disciplined and responsible person this platform can be a game changer, especially in the face of a terror attack. If we Americans are to be effective in the defense of our country then our politicians need to keep the chains off of our hands and let us do the deed.

There is a saying that goes something like this, ‘To beat a pirate you have to become a pirate‘. What does that mean? That means that we need to be able to fight on a level playing field. Statistics clearly show that where there has been an armed citizen during an active shooter event there has been considerably less bloodshed. When the bullets start flying, seconds count when the first responders are minutes away. Do yourself and those around you a favor and get proper training, get your concealed carry permit and invest in quality gear. Take a look at the following video with Dom Raso as he explains his perspective of attacks on America and the importance of arming responsible citizens.

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Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

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