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BATTLE RIFLE BASICS.

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE.

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Michael Gaddy
Aug 27, 2025
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WHY YOU NEED A RIFLE.

While anyone with an elementary knowledge of firearms recognizes the advantages of a handgun for concealed and close quarters defense use, the time where a battle rifle could be used for self-defense is rapidly approaching. The size and weight of a handgun provides many advantages, but these factors also become a liability if one is forced to defend themselves at a distance of more than a few yards. While there exist, handguns used for hunting and target shooting, those are not usually carried or used for self-defense and their effective range is still limited, especially when compared to a battle rifle.

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