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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: re: home defense
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Date: Fri, 31-May-85 23:02:49 EDT
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> go with a M-1 Carbine or an AR-15 (civilian M-16).
> 
> First, I doubt my wife could hold a .45, let alone fire one.  Secondly, it is
> easier to shoot yourself with any pistol than a rifle/shotgun. Third, a rifle
> in the house is not considered as threatening as a rifle.  (This may be good
> or bad, but it is best if no one knows you have any weapon in the house.)
> 

I'd go with an M-1.  It's hard to shoot yourself while cleaning a tank.

:-)