In terms of explosive charge in the round and muzzle velocity I say it is high caliber compared to a 9mm handgun or .22 5.56 or .223 flies faster and further than a G17XL each and every time. You can’t compare the two. But the A-R should always be a part of American home defense in my opinion. Every responsible citizen should have one for the family. Teach their children about weapons safety and imprint on them that it is a tool for taking down bad people or hunting.
In what universe is .22 or .223 “high caliber”? The “left” universe obviously.
In terms of explosive charge in the round and muzzle velocity I say it is high caliber compared to a 9mm handgun or .22 5.56 or .223 flies faster and further than a G17XL each and every time. You can’t compare the two. But the A-R should always be a part of American home defense in my opinion. Every responsible citizen should have one for the family. Teach their children about weapons safety and imprint on them that it is a tool for taking down bad people or hunting.
Try an AR-10->.308/7.62....NASTY!!!!!!!
Speed + weight = power , stopping power, impact power.