> They will need accuracy and effect at 50 meters, you only need 5. Do you think a defender, under heavy stress, will be more accurate and effective with a han

> They will need accuracy and effect at 50 meters, you only need 5. Do you think a defender, under heavy stress, will be more accurate and effective with a handgun or a rifle? > As far as accuracy goes, a rifle’s size might be an issue in close quarters. That's precisely why I mentioned CQB. Short-barreled rifles are extremely effective in close quarters. 10.3 and 11.5 are popular lengths. For 300 BLK and 7.62x39, 8.3 and 8.5 are also very effective. > And once you’ve fired off a few rounds, even if you missed, the intruder now knows you have a loaded gun, you might land the next shot, and the neighbors are allready calling the police. Not sure what the point of this statement is. Can you elaborate?