Why Pistol Caliber Carbines?

When choosing firearms for home and personal defense, the first priority should be a handgun. This is due to the handgun’s great advantage; it is there when you need it. No one would dispute that a more powerful long gun, rifle or shotgun can be more effective at stopping a deadly threat. But much of the time, a long gun is just not practical. Generally, we cannot carry a rifle or shotgun with us as we go about our daily routine.

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