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March 15th, 2010, 02:04 PM #1
New Home, home defense considerations
Previously we were renting a full single family house. At the time I determined based on likely points of entry and such in the house that with the right ammo, an AR-15 would provide good capability without too much overpentration.
We bought a townhouse and I'm starting my research over again now that we share a wall. The wall between the units is firewalled so it's a bit more resilent than just wood and drywall.
I still think the AR-15 is likely my choice moving forward, but wanted to solicit opinions of those who have done similar research for apartments/townhomes. Maybe moving to frangible ammo would be worthwhile etc....
I'm considering that for the 9mm at least. I know what that does inside a house.
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March 15th, 2010, 02:06 PM #2
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
Isn't a firewall just drywall that has been treated? With a gap between the studed walls?
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March 15th, 2010, 02:16 PM #3
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
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March 16th, 2010, 01:50 PM #4
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
check out this article:
http://how-i-did-it.org/drywall/results.html
Apparently any type of expanding .223 (soft point, JHP, etc) is going to be your best bet if you're concerned about penetration through drywall.
Pistol caliber rounds (even JHPs) will zip right through multiple layers of the stuff.Let them take arms
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March 17th, 2010, 08:20 AM #5
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
Honestly, I would think that any kind of ammo/caliber that you would want would cause potential problems. It's hard to create a round that can do life threatening damage to a human and not penetrate walls.
At least your thinking about the issue though.
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Re: New Home, home defense considerations
Wouldn't there be block between the homes in addition to firewall, studs, and drywall?
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March 17th, 2010, 08:52 AM #7
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
Most town homes have concrete block between the homes for firewall and sound proofing. My older townhome is brick but my Dad has one that is 2 years old and the walls between the homes are block.
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March 17th, 2010, 08:54 AM #8
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March 17th, 2010, 08:57 AM #9
Re: New Home, home defense considerations
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March 17th, 2010, 01:53 PM #10
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